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JQ Return flights from $164
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JQ,VA Return flights from $248
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Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 28 Sep$290
Dep. Tue 08 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$315
JQ,QF Return flights from $277
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Dep. Sat 25 AprRet. Fri 01 May$285
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Dep. Tue 21 AprRet. Wed 22 Apr$293
Dep. Thu 09 AprRet. Mon 13 Apr$325
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 28 Sep$334
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Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Sun 05 Apr$369
Dep. Fri 03 AprRet. Sun 05 Apr$435
6E,JQ Return flights from $302
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VA Return flights from $332
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Dep. Thu 09 AprRet. Mon 13 Apr$333
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QF,VA Return flights from $363
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6E,JQ,VA Return flights from $387
Dep. Tue 21 AprRet. Wed 22 Apr$387
QF Return flights from $399
Dep. Tue 08 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$399
Dep. Thu 09 AprRet. Mon 13 Apr$421
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Dep. Tue 21 AprRet. Wed 22 Apr$425
Dep. Sat 25 AprRet. Thu 30 Apr$436
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 28 Sep$436
Dep. Sat 25 AprRet. Fri 01 May$445
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Sun 05 Apr$517
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $416
Dep. Sat 25 AprRet. Thu 30 Apr$416
Dep. Sat 25 AprRet. Fri 01 May$431
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Dep. Thu 09 AprRet. Mon 13 Apr$456
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Dep. Tue 21 AprRet. Wed 22 Apr$477
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Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Sun 05 Apr$524
6E,JQ,QF Return flights from $515
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EK Return flights from $1,432
Dep. Sat 25 AprRet. Fri 01 May$1,432

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Cheapest Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

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

December 2025
$205
January 2026
$205
February 2026
$165
March 2026
$166
April 2026
$138
May 2026
$173
June 2026
$201
July 2026
$273

Average Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

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

December 2025
$543
January 2026
$351
February 2026
$336
March 2026
$366
May 2026
$374
June 2026
$398
July 2026
$433

Did you know...

  • The nearest train station to Melbourne airport is Broadmeadows which is 6 kms away.
  • 3 hours is the quickest one-way flight from Melbourne to Townsville
  • It is 2,056 kilometres from Townsville to Melbourne.

Questions and Answers

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

At the moment, January/2026 is the most affordable month to fly to Townsville from Melbourne. The most expensive time is March/2026.

What airlines fly direct to Townsville from Melbourne?

Jetstar have direct flights to Townsville from Melbourne.

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

Virgin Australia is the cheapest airline to fly to Townsville from Melbourne.

What is the best airline to fly to Townsville from Melbourne?

Emirates is the best airline to fly between Melbourne and Townsville. Jetstar is the best if you would like direct flights.

How to get from Melbourne to Townsville
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
 to 
Townsville
2h 55m
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