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Flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.$210 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Sat, 21 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Melbourne.$210 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Melbourne.$219 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.
Melbourne.$233 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul, returning Sat, 26 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.
Melbourne.$233 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul, returning Mon, 4 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.
Melbourne.$234 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.
Melbourne.$246 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan, returning Sat, 14 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.
Melbourne.$259 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from $456
May
from $219
Jun
from $210
Jul
from $233
Aug
from $259
Sep
from $323
Oct
from $312
Nov
from $290
Dec
from $379
Jan
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Feb
from $234
Mar
from $579

Direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine

Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Townsville to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Townsville to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$210
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine is $210. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine.
Qantas, Jetstar and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of April 2025, there are 39 flights per week flying from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Friday, 13 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

  • The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is one hour ahead of Townsville.

  • Flights from TSV to MEL start from 06:45 — the earliest with Qantas. The last departure is at 21:00 with Jetstar. Overall, you can take your pick of 76 weekly Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your TSV to MEL flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • You can travel nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.

  • With 78.5% of its services landing on schedule, Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating TSV to MEL flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Right now, $104 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $210. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from TSV to MEL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from TSV to MEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • 71.52% of flights taking off from Townsville Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • To get to Townsville Airport from central Townsville, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near TSV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TSV to MEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without visiting Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Townsville to Melbourne

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