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Melbourne Townsville
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Mon., 02 Dec. MEL - TSV
Fri., 06 Dec. TSV - MEL
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$330 $295
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Thu., 06 Feb. MEL - TSV
$94 $92
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Sat., 16 Nov. MEL - TSV
Sat., 23 Nov. TSV - MEL
$202 $196
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Melbourne Townsville
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Wed., 13 Nov. MEL - TSV
Tue., 19 Nov. TSV - MEL
$445 $417
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Sat., 23 Nov. MEL - TSV
Sun., 24 Nov. TSV - MEL
$420 $405
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Wed., 27 Nov. MEL - TSV
Wed., 04 Dec. TSV - MEL
$261 $253
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
40% Trains in Townsville are 40% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne $5.3
Townsville $3.1
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
20% The average meal is 20% more expensive in Townsville than in Melbourne.
Melbourne $25
Townsville $30
Distance: 2071 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms
Townsville airports
Townsville Airport - RAAF Townsville (TSV) How far from city centre: 13 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Townsville

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Townsville?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Townsville is of around 03:21 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,172 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville is $92. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Townsville expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Townsville costs an average of 7.00 AUD, 27% more expensive than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD, while train tickets costs 42% less in Townsville: 3.10 AUD against 5.30 AUD in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 30.00 AUD in Townsville, 20% more than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 8% cheaper in Townsville, with an average of 4.80 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.23 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Townsville?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Townsville compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Townsville's temperatures can go up to 35.37 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 10.08 ºC in Townsville, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Townsville have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Townsville?
The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Townsville is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport - RAAF Townsville (TSV). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Jetstar.

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