Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Townsville?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Townsville takes around 3.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Townsville?

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The flight distance between Melbourne and Townsville is 2059 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Townsville?

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Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Townsville. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways, Qantas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Mexico City.

Question 5

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

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Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

Question 6

What airports are near Townsville?

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The main airport in Townsville is Townsville. It is also served by Townsville, Whitsunday Coast.

Question 7

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Townsville?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Melbourne and Townsville thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Melbourne and Townsville can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 8

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Townsville?

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Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Townsville with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Air New Zealand.

Question 10

When's the best time to travel between Melbourne and Townsville?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Townsville, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Melbourne and Townsville?

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Traveling between Melbourne and Townsville, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Townsville?

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There are a number of airports in and around Townsville. The main one is Townsville and other nearby airports include Townsville, Whitsunday Coast.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Townsville depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Townsville arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Townsville, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Melbourne and Townsville depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Melbourne and Townsville arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Townsville, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$ 156
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$ 127
Cheapest round-trip	$ 270
Average round-trip	$ 378
Nonstop flights in May	$ 127 – $ 495

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Cheap flights from Melbourne, Australia to Townsville, Australia

Flights starting at $ 127. Choose between Qantas, Jetstar Airways, or Virgin Australia Airlines to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	24°C
February	29°C	24°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	21°C
May	25°C	18°C
June	23°C	16°C
July	23°C	15°C
August	24°C	16°C
September	26°C	18°C
October	27°C	21°C
November	29°C	22°C
December	30°C	24°C