Cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne

One-way fares from $219 · TSV → MEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$219

Jetstar · Mon, 9 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $219

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar

Flight time
3h 05m

2,070 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $219

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart20:05 Mon, 9 NovTSV → MEL 3h 05m · Direct
$219one way, per person
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Virgin Australia
Depart08:55 Thu, 12 NovTSV → MEL 4h 15m · 1 stop
$288one way, per person
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Virgin Australia
Depart11:40 Fri, 6 NovTSV → MEL 4h 15m · 1 stop
$323one way, per person
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About flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) and Melbourne (MEL) are about 2,070 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $219, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Townsville to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $219 with Jetstar, departing Monday 9 November 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $219 one way.

Are there direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Townsville to Melbourne?

A direct flight takes about 3h 05m. Townsville and Melbourne are around 2,070 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Townsville to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

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