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JQ Return flights from $396

Dep.art Wed 16 JunRet.urn Tue 27 Jul^$396

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JQ,QF Return flights from $463

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QF Return flights from $514

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VA Return flights from $584

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QF,VA Return flights from $597

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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

$296

Dec 2026

$296

Jan 2027

$296

Feb 2027

$296

Mar 2027

$296

Aug 2027

$358

The cheapest month to fly to Townsville is November 2026, with return fares from $296 — 17% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2027, from $358).

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 $296. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $358.

Across the year, return fares to Townsville average around $306. 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

$296

December 2026

$296

January 2027

$296

February 2027

$296

March 2027

$296

August 2027

$358

Average Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

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

November 2026

$756

December 2026

$738

January 2027

$616

February 2027

$661

March 2027

$615

July 2027

$616

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