Cheap Flights from Townsville to Melbourne
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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Townsville to Melbourne
Return fares from Townsville to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is November 2026, with return fares from $198 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $450).
When Should You Fly to Melbourne?
Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $198. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $450 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $272. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 27% less than the yearly average.
Cheapest Townsville to Melbourne Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Townsville to Melbourne return airfares.
Average Townsville to Melbourne Return Prices
These are the average prices for Townsville to Melbourne return airfares.
Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Townsville to Melbourne
When is the cheapest time to travel from Townsville to Melbourne?The cheapest month to travel is typically November.
How much do return flights from Townsville to Melbourne cost?The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Melbourne is $238.
What is the cheapest date to fly from Townsville to Melbourne?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Townsville to Melbourne is 18 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys from Townsville to Melbourne?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Townsville to Melbourne is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct from Townsville to Melbourne?Alliance Air Pty flies direct.
How long does a direct flight from Townsville to Melbourne take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.
When should you book flights to Melbourne?From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.
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