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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville from £100
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TSV
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to TownsvilleExplore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
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Best flights from Melbourne to TownsvilleDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Direct flights from Melbourne to TownsvilleExplore direct flight options from Melbourne to Townsville based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Townsville based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Melbourne to TownsvilleDiscover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Melbourne to TownsvilleSearch for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
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Melbourne
Fri 6/11
17:25-19:25
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Townsville
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
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MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
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Melbourne
Mon 26/10
17:25-19:25
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Townsville
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
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£113
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
MELTSV
Melbourne
Thu 25/2
10:10-16:30
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Townsville
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
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£131
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 16/12
09:10-13:35
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Townsville
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
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£131
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
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Melbourne
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1 stop12h 15m
Townsville
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00:00-00:00
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£132
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
MELTSV
Melbourne
Mon 19/10
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Townsville
Wed 31/12
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£141
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
MELTSV
Melbourne
Mon 26/10
11:10-16:30
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Townsville
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
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£144
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sat 26/12
09:10-13:35
1 stop5h 25m
Townsville
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
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£144
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 21/10
16:45-18:45
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Wed 28/10
20:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
£151
MelbourneTownsville
MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville
MELTSV
Melbourne
Tue 10/11
17:25-19:25
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Fri 20/11
20:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
£152
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville (average of £136). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of £251). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to TSV?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville as you normally would.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?
About 34% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Townsville flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Townsville flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.
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