Townsville to Melbourne Flights
There are 2 daily flights that operate from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Melbourne Airport. The earliest departure takes off at 07:30 and the last one leaves at 21:05.
This route at a glance
- 2flights a day
- 2airlines
- 07:30 – 21:05first and last
- 3h 8mtypical flight time
- 348 AUDtypical fare, 148–719
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 Townsville to Melbourne?
The following 2 airlines have scheduled flights on this route: Qantas and Jetstar.
How much is a flight from Townsville to Melbourne?
The average price for a flight is 348 AUD, ranging from 148 AUD to 719 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.
Schedules for return route: Melbourne to Townsville.
| Flight details | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne Airport |
Qantas QF1987 07:30 - 10:40 190 mins |
426 AUD |
538 AUD |
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539 AUD |
719 AUD |
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386 AUD |
 Melbourne Airport |
Jetstar JQ917 21:05 - 00:10 185 mins |
148 AUD |
148 AUD |
199 AUD |
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278 AUD |
246 AUD |
198 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.