Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Melbourne is one hour ahead of Townsville and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Each week, there are ten Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Your TSV to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Melbourne holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Australia:
Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for TSV to MEL flights is Qantas.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, R 1,358 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,719. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from TSV to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
Of all flights leaving Townsville Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To get to Townsville Airport from central Townsville, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near TSV. Whether you've booked an early flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TSV to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are key reasons to visit.
