JetstarDepart17:25
Wed, 9 DecMEL → TSV
3h 00m · Direct
$132one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $132
- Cheapest month
- December
- Direct flights
- Yes
- Flight time
- 3h 00m
Jetstar · Wed, 9 Dec
from $132
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2,070 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville
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Cheapest dates in December 2026
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About flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Melbourne (MEL) and Townsville (TSV) are about 2,070 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $132, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $132 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday 9 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $132 to $212.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?
December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $132 one way.
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville?
Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 3h 00m. Melbourne and Townsville are around 2,070 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Townsville?
Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar.
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