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Melbourne to Townsville Flights
There are 2 daily flights that operate from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville. The earliest departure takes off at 11:30 and the last one leaves at 17:25.
This route at a glance
- 2flights a day
- 2airlines
- 11:30 – 17:25first and last
- 3htypical flight time
- 463 AUDtypical fare, 241–815
Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.
Hand baggage is 5–7 kg, depending on the airline.
Collected 12 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Townsville?
The following 2 airlines have scheduled flights on this route: Qantas and Jetstar.
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?
The average price for a flight is 463 AUD, ranging from 241 AUD to 815 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.
Schedules for return route: Townsville to Melbourne.
| Flight details | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne Airport |
Qantas QF1988 11:30 - 14:30 180 mins |
617 AUD |
536 AUD |
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617 AUD |
815 AUD |
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613 AUD |
 Melbourne Airport |
Jetstar JQ916 17:25 - 20:25 180 mins |
271 AUD |
241 AUD |
305 AUD |
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586 AUD |
241 AUD |
246 AUD |
Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 12 October 2026. They are not live and are not updated daily — airlines change timetables and fares constantly. Always check with the airline or a booking site before making plans. This table covers the week beginning 26th October 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.