Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Townsville and Melbourne takes around 3.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Townsville and Melbourne?

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The flight distance between Townsville and Melbourne is 2059 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Townsville?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Townsville and Okinawa Island, Seoul, Bengaluru, Auckland, Uluru, Vijayawada.

Question 5

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, Auckland, Cairns, Los Angeles, Manila, Brisbane, Honolulu, Christchurch, San Francisco, Queenstown, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Hobart, New York, Perth, Tokyo, Adelaide.

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 Townsville and Melbourne?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Townsville and Melbourne thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Townsville and Melbourne 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 Townsville and Melbourne?

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Currently, you can fly between Townsville and Melbourne with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Regional Express.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Townsville and Melbourne, 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 Townsville and Melbourne?

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Traveling between Townsville and Melbourne, 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 Townsville and Melbourne 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 Townsville, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Townsville and Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Townsville and Melbourne 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 Townsville, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Townsville and Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$81
Cheapest round-trip	$156
Average round-trip	$276
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Nonstop flights in April	$82 – $322

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Qantas	1	1	---	---	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	15°C
February	25°C	15°C
March	23°C	14°C
April	19°C	11°C
May	15°C	9°C
June	13°C	7°C
July	12°C	6°C
August	13°C	6°C
September	16°C	7°C
October	18°C	9°C
November	21°C	11°C
December	23°C	13°C