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
- 451 AUDtypical fare, 290–655
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 30 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 451 AUD, ranging from 290 AUD to 655 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 |
655 AUD |
489 AUD |
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431 AUD |
628 AUD |
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631 AUD |
 Melbourne Airport |
Jetstar JQ916 17:25 - 20:25 180 mins |
399 AUD |
314 AUD |
290 AUD |
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450 AUD |
315 AUD |
360 AUD |
Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 30 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 13th November 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.