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JQ Return flights from $238

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JQ,VA Return flights from $383

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JQ,QF Return flights from $464

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VA Return flights from $482

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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Townsville from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Return fares from Melbourne to Townsville by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026

$202

Aug 2026

$238

Sep 2026

$238

Nov 2026

$238

Jan 2027

$442

Feb 2027

$248

Apr 2027

$238

The cheapest month to fly to Townsville is July 2026, with return fares from $202 — 54% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $442).

When Should You Fly to Townsville?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Townsville, with return fares from $202. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $442 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Townsville average around $263. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 23% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Townsville return airfares.

July 2026

$202

August 2026

$238

September 2026

$238

November 2026

$238

January 2027

$442

February 2027

$248

April 2027

$238

Average Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Townsville return airfares.

July 2026

$600

August 2026

$524

September 2026

$591

October 2026

$554

November 2026

$402

December 2026

$443

February 2027

$518

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Townsville

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Townsville?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Townsville cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Townsville is $238.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Townsville is 10 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Townsville?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Townsville is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Townsville?

Jetstar and Alliance Air Pty fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Townsville take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Townsville?

The IATA code for Townsville is TSV. It is located in Australia at coordinates -19.25699, 146.7707.

When should you book flights to Townsville?

From our data, you should book flights to Townsville 30 days out.

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