Townsville TSV to Melbourne MEL flight with Jetstar Airways

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Overview: Townsville to Melbourne flight

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Flights from Townsville to Melbourne depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £60 if you book in advance.

There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 2070 km distance in 3h 5m. June is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
2070 km
Average flight duration
4h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£60
Flights per day
38
Direct flights
1
Fastest flight
3h 5m
First flight
6:00
Last flight
22:45
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£301

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£660

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

3 h 5 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

5 h 7 m

Flights on 18 Sept

45

Distance

2070 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Townsville to Melbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Townsville to Melbourne will cost around £660 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £301.

Fast flights

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 45 flights from Townsville to Melbourne, including 1 direct services.

These direct flights cover the 2070 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .

The slowest flights will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Jetstar AirwaysJQ917
    20:253h05
    Townsville
    23:30Melbourne
    £3011One-way
    0 changes
  • Virgin Australia InternationalVA384 · VA336
    9:009h20
    Townsville
    18:20Melbourne
    £4701One-way
    1 change
  • Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA336
    11:406h40
    Townsville
    18:20Melbourne
    £4701One-way
    1 change
  • Jetstar AirwaysJQ907 · JQ561
    21:0011h55
    Townsville
    8:55Melbourne
    £5211One-way
    1 change
  • Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA334
    11:405h40
    Townsville
    17:20Melbourne
    £5331One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, flight and coach for Townsville to Melbourne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Townsville to Melbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £273 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £273, while a flight costs an average of £354.

Distance: 2070 km

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Flight
Coach
Driving

£354

Average Price

£273

Average Price

Cheapest

£255

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 15m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

54h 0m

Average total duration

53h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

26h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Townsville to Melbourne is a coach with an average price of £273.

This is compared to other travel options from Townsville to Melbourne:

A coach is £81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne costing on average £354.

The fastest way to travel from Townsville to Melbourne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Melbourne take longer:

Coach takes on average 53h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Townsville and Melbourne including taking a train, flight and coach.

Live departures

Townsville to Melbourne flight times

The table below shows live departures for Townsville to Melbourne flights for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Virgin Australia InternationalVA382 · VA3266:05 Townsville
8h15
14:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA382 · VA3646:05 Townsville
5h55
12:00 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA382 · VA3246:05 Townsville
7h15
13:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA382 · VA3186:05 Townsville
5h15
11:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA382 · VA3226:05 Townsville
6h15
12:20 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ905 · JQ5738:55 Townsville
11h20
20:15 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ905 · JQ5758:55 Townsville
14h50
23:45 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ905 · JQ5698:55 Townsville
10h00
18:55 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA384 · VA3369:00 Townsville
9h20
18:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA384 · VA3329:00 Townsville
7h20
16:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA384 · VA3349:00 Townsville
8h20
17:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA384 · VA3229:00 Townsville
27h20
12:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA384 · VA3189:00 Townsville
26h20
11:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA384 · VA3289:00 Townsville
6h20
15:20 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ913 · JQ52310:15 Townsville
8h00
18:15 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ913 · JQ52910:15 Townsville
12h20
22:35 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ913 · JQ52710:15 Townsville
9h15
19:30 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ913 · JQ52110:15 Townsville
7h25
17:40 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ913 · JQ53110:15 Townsville
9h55
20:10 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ913 · JQ53310:15 Townsville
11h05
21:20 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ913 · JQ52510:15 Townsville
8h20
18:35 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA32211:40 Townsville
24h40
12:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA33611:40 Townsville
6h40
18:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA32811:40 Townsville
27h40
15:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA33411:40 Townsville
5h40
17:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA34211:40 Townsville
7h40
19:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA388 · VA31811:40 Townsville
23h40
11:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA392 · VA33614:35 Townsville
27h45
18:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA392 · VA35614:35 Townsville
8h45
23:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA392 · VA31814:35 Townsville
20h45
11:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA392 · VA35214:35 Townsville
6h45
21:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA392 · VA34614:35 Townsville
5h45
20:20 Melbourne1 change
Jetstar AirwaysJQ909 · JQ57515:10 Townsville
8h35
23:45 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA35817:30 Townsville
6h25
23:55 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA35217:30 Townsville
27h50
21:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA30617:30 Townsville
15h00
8:30 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA30817:30 Townsville
15h50
9:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA31817:30 Townsville
17h50
11:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA35617:30 Townsville
5h50
23:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA33617:30 Townsville
24h50
18:20 Melbourne1 change
Virgin Australia InternationalVA394 · VA34217:30 Townsville
25h50
19:20 Melbourne1 change

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Why should you book Townsville to Melbourne flights with Omio?

Jetstar Airways as well as Virgin Australia International offer flights services from Townsville to Melbourne.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Townsville to Melbourne.

Why book with Omio vs Jetstar Airways?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Jetstar Airways, but also compare tickets for the likes of Virgin Australia International to find the best option for your trip from Townsville to Melbourne.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Jetstar Airways with all available travel options, which are train, flight and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Townsville to Melbourne.

Why book with Omio over Kayak or Edreams?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Virgin Australia International to find the best option for your trip from Townsville to Melbourne.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, flight and bus to find the ideal travel option from Townsville to Melbourne.

Airlines: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International from Townsville to MelbourneFind the best flights between Townsville to Melbourne with Omio's travel partners Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International from £60. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Jetstar Airways

About
Jetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group. Established in 2003, it began domestic passenger services in May 2004 and expanded to international services in December 2005. Jetstar operates an extensive domestic and international network, serving over 75 destinations with more than 4,000 flights a week. The airline utilizes a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A320 family aircraft and Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Jetstar is part of Qantas' two-brand strategy, positioning itself in the low-cost market while Qantas Airways focuses on the premium full-service market. The Jetstar Group also includes joint ventures like Jetstar Asia in Singapore and Jetstar Japan.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Jetstar Airways Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Jetstar Airways Price
£60
Jetstar Airways frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag (7kg) for Starter fares
Additional luggage
Up to 40kg additional checked baggage can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Starter fares are non-refundable. FareCredit available for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure on higher fare types
Pregnant on board
Pregnant passengers can travel up to the end of the 32nd week. For multiple pregnancies, travel is permitted until the end of the 28th week. Medical clearance required after 28 weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-11 can travel unaccompanied on direct flights only. Service must be booked in advance and fees apply
Amenities on board the airplane
Food sold onboard
Accessibility
Jetstar provides assistance for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance and special seating arrangements
Pets
Pets are not allowed in the cabin or as checked baggage except for service animals
Entertaiment on board

Virgin Australia International

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Virgin Australia International Duration
4h 20m
Cheapest Virgin Australia International Price
£175
Virgin Australia International frequency
25 a day

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FAQs: Townsville to Melbourne flights

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Townsville to Melbourne by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Townsville to Melbourne can start from as little as £60 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Townsville to Melbourne is £354; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Townsville to Melbourne is 3h 5m to travel the 2070 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Townsville to Melbourne leaves at 6:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Townsville to Melbourne leaves at 22:45.
Yes, there are 1 direct flights a day from Townsville to Melbourne with Jetstar Airways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from Townsville to Melbourne, you can count on Jetstar Airways for the best way to get you to Melbourne. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Townsville and Melbourne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
Flights from Townsville to Melbourne generally leave from Townsville and arrive in Melbourne .Townsville is 3 km away from Townsville city centre and Melbourne is 6 km from Melbourne city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Townsville and Melbourne including taking a train, flight and coach.
Since neither Townsville nor Melbourne are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Australia and Australia. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is a time difference of 1 h between Townsville and Melbourne in winter.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

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Important Stations and Airports in Townsville and Melbourne

Most Townsville to Melbourne flights use the Townsville to Melbourne airport pair. Use this guide to compare Townsville and Melbourne airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Townsville
Arrival airports in Melbourne

Which Townsville airport do flights to Melbourne leave from?

Flights from Townsville to Melbourne depart from Townsville. The airport is 4 km from Townsville city centre at Townsville Airport (TSV), Cnr Halifax St &, Stinson Ave, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia.
Townsville (TSV)Townsville Airport (TSV), Cnr Halifax St &, Stinson Ave, Garbutt QLD 4814, AustraliaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Townsville from Townsville city centre

Townsville is 3 km from Townsville city centre. Public transport options include:

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Townsville airport facilities and services

Townsville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Multiple dining options available in the terminal.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in most areas within the terminal. ATMs are available near the arrivals area.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Townsville.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Townsville: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Townsville: Accessible facilities available, including ramps and restrooms.

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