Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville round-trip?

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Currently priced at $85, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Townsville and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $306. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Townsville flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 0.4 - 11.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 F).

Question 6

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

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Before booking your flight to Townsville from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alliance Airlines (70%), Qantas Airways (66%), Jetstar( 62%).

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

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Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 139% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Townsville. Flights to Townsville from Melbourne Airport in February are about $231 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $132.

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to TSV?

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When flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 10

What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Townsville (TSV) if they book a flight to Townsville from Melbourne. On average, Townsville has 1 inbound flight from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Townsville is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Townsville’s city center.

Question 11

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 12

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

Question 13

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$220

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$85	Average$283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$306	Average$306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%

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