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Cheap one-way trips starting from £87 from Melbourne MEL to Townsville TSV
Cheap round trips starting from £160 from Melbourne MEL to Townsville TSV
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon, or Melbourne-Southern Cross when they travel from Melbourne to Townsville. The distance between Melbourne and Townsville is 2059 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express, and Airnorth. Melbourne and Townsville have 207 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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Number of flights | 29 | 33 | 42 | 37 | - | 26 | 40 |
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Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
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Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | Unknown | No |
Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | Unknown | No |
Airnorth | ANO | TL | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Townsville?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Townsville takes around 3.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Townsville?
The flight distance between Melbourne and Townsville is 2059 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Townsville?
Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Townsville. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Narita International, Sydney, Singapore Changi, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Gold Coast, Cairns, Adelaide, Hobart International, Shahjalal International.
What are the most popular routes to and from Townsville?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Townsville and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Ballina Byron Gateway, Launceston, Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Hughenden.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
What airports are near Melbourne?
The main airport in Melbourne is Melbourne. It is also served by Warrnambool.
What airports are near Townsville?
The main airport in Townsville is Townsville. It is also served by Townsville, Whitsunday Coast.
What buses and trains depart from Melbourne?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Melbourne, including SKYBUS.
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