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Cheapest Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

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

December 2025
$356
January 2026
$356
February 2026
$287
March 2026
$289
April 2026
$240
May 2026
$300
June 2026
$348
July 2026
$473

Average Melbourne to Townsville Return Prices

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

December 2025
$943
January 2026
$609
February 2026
$584
March 2026
$636
May 2026
$650
June 2026
$691
July 2026
$752

Did you know...

  • Townsville Railway Station Road Entry is the nearest train station to Townsville airport.
  • Melbourne is in the same time zone as Townsville.
  • Melbourne to Townsville, the shortest return flight is 6 hours and 10 minutes on
  • From Townsville to Melbourne is 2,056 kilometres.

Questions and Answers

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

At the moment, August/2026 is the cheapest time of year to travel to Townsville from Melbourne. You will pay the most in April/2026.

What airlines fly non-stop to Townsville from Melbourne?

Jetstar and Alliance Air Pty have non-stop flights to Townsville from Melbourne.

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

Jetstar is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Townsville.

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

Emirates is the best airline to fly from Melbourne to Townsville. If you would like direct flights then Jetstar is best.

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

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