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

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QF1942
QF Qant
E90
11:05 AM
AEST T1
1:05 PM
AEST
2h
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M T W T F S S
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JQ916+1
JQ Jetstar
320
2:20 PM
AEST T4
5:20 PM
AEST
3h
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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QF1941
QF Qant
E90
7:05 AM
AEST
10:15 AM
AEST
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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JQ917+1
JQ Jetstar
320
9:05 PM
AEST
12:10 AM+1
AEST
3h 5m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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Melbourne to Townsville
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,278 mi 2h nonstop 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 2h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MEL Routes TSV Routes MEL Live Flights TSV Live Flights
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 Also: QF 7 320 3h – – QF
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to TSV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
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
0h
Townsville is 0 hours the same as Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · TSV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,278 mi / 2,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 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 time2h to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 13 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/Brisbane
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 2h to 3h. The route covers 1,278 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MEL to TSV. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, CNS and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to TSV ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,278 miles (2,056 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.