Melbourne to Townsville (MEL–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JQ Jetstar
320
4:15 PM
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JQ Jetstar
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Melbourne to Townsville
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,278 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

MEL–TSV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 1,278 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–TSV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 7 320 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to TSV direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to TSV.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
SYD ~14h 45m CNS ~15h 35m BNE ~17h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
105
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Townsville is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · TSV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 5:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,278 mi / 2,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–TSV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Townsville route.
Route details
Distance1,278 mi / 2,056 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 11 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to TSV flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,278 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MEL to TSV. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, CNS and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Townsville is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from TSV to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to TSV

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to TSV ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,278 miles (2,056 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.