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

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QF1942
QF Qant
E90
10:00 AM
AEST T1
1:00 PM
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3h
57%
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JQ916+1
JQ Jetstar
320
2:35 PM
AEST T4
5:35 PM
AEST
3h
49%
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QF1941
QF Qant
E90
7:05 AM
AEST
10:15 AM
AEST
3h 10m
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JQ917+1
JQ Jetstar
321
8:14 PM
AEST
11:27 PM
AEST
3h 13m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 4h 55m 6EACAI → JQQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Townsville flights
CNS Cairns 5h 5m 6EAICX → NZQFQN Cairns (CNS) to Townsville flights
BNE Brisbane 5h 10m 6EACAI → ACCXCZ Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville flights
OOL Gold Coast 5h 20m 6EAICZ → VA Gold Coast (OOL) to Townsville flights
MCY Maroochydore 5h 25m AICZJQ → VA Maroochydore (MCY) to Townsville flights
DRW Darwin 13h 30m 6EAICZ → QF Darwin (DRW) to Townsville flights
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Melbourne to Townsville
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,278 mi 3h nonstop

MEL–TSV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 1,278 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Townsville (TSV) Townsville to Melbourne 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 7 320 3h – – –
QF Qantas 6 E90 3h – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: QF (6 flights/wk, 46%)
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
2
flights
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
13
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
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
SYD ~4h 55m CNS ~5h 5m BNE ~5h 10m OOL ~5h 20m MCY ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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 3h 0m gate to gate.
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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,278 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEL to TSV: Jetstar and Qantas.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Cairns and Brisbane.
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 and Qantas. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to TSV is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,278 miles (2,056 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Cairns and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.