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 3.0 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.

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 Sydney, Denpasar, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Manila, Bangkok, Auckland, Hobart, Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Ahmedabad, Christchurch, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, City of Launceston, Kathmandu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Townsville and Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Gold Coast, Manila, Adelaide, Perth, Bangkok, City of Newcastle, Orange, Hobart, Cloncurry, London, Berlin, Toowoomba, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Honolulu, Wagga Wagga.

Question 6

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 7

What airports are near Melbourne?

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The main airport in Melbourne is Melbourne. It is also served by Warrnambool.

Question 8

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 9

What buses and trains depart from Melbourne?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Melbourne, including SKYBUS.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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, Regional Express, Airnorth.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

How many airports are there near Melbourne?

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There are a number of airports in and around Melbourne. The main one is Melbourne and other nearby airports include Warrnambool

Question 16

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 17

Is it possible to reach Melbourne by bus or train?

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Yes, Melbourne has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Melbourne, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

What time do flights between Melbourne and Townsville depart?

Accepted Answer

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 21

What time do flights between Melbourne and Townsville arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£74
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£74
Cheapest round-trip	£129
Average round-trip	£248
Nonstop flights in November	£74 – £79

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	Yes	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No	No
Airnorth	ANO	TL	Yes	No

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