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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration7 h and 40 mFlights between Melbourne and Townsville take, on average, 7 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£65Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Townsville found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Destination airportTownsville AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Townsville

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Airlines flying this routeJetstarAirline(s) with flights between Melbourne to Townsville

One-way average Price£160The average price for a flight Melbourne - Townsville at Opodo is £160, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Townsville when departing from Melbourne

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Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 1,287 mi

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Townsville airports

Book your Melbourne to Townsville flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Townsville (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £65, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Townsville takes roughly 3 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Townsville route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Townsville

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Townsville, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 15ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 14ºC
Hottest month: December
Coldest month: July
Driest month: September
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Townsville

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Townsville:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Townsville. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Townsville

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

When you fly from Melbourne to Townsville the average price is £160. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville is 65 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville are December, October and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Townsville?

The best time of the year to go to Townsville when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Townsville from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, January and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Townsville.

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Townsville?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Townsville is of around 7 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,286.63 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Townsville compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Townsville can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 20º ºC in Townsville, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Townsville are:

Jetstar.
Qantas Airways.

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

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