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JQ Return flights from $166

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JQ,QF Return flights from $260

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QF Return flights from $289

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VA Return flights from $328

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QF,VA Return flights from $335

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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.

Nov 2026

$166

Dec 2026

$166

Jan 2027

$166

Feb 2027

$166

Mar 2027

$166

Aug 2027

$201

The cheapest month to fly to Townsville is November 2026, with return fares from $166 — 17% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2027, from $201).

When Should You Fly to Townsville?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Townsville, with return fares from $166. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $201.

Across the year, return fares to Townsville average around $172. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, December and January, you'll generally pay up to 3% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

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

November 2026

$166

December 2026

$166

January 2027

$166

February 2027

$166

March 2027

$166

August 2027

$201

Average Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

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

November 2026

$425

December 2026

$414

January 2027

$346

February 2027

$371

March 2027

$345

July 2027

$346

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