Australia Β· 1,278 miles (2,056 km)

Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL): Jetstar and Qantas. The two airports are 1,278 miles (2,056 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns.

Airlines flying nonstop from TSV to MEL

Book TSV to MEL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

TSV to MEL with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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  • Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Cairns (CNS)Qantas the whole way
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TSV to MEL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from TSV to MEL?

Jetstar and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL).

How far is Townsville from Melbourne by plane?

Townsville (TSV) and Melbourne (MEL) are 1,278 miles (2,056 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book TSV to MEL award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does TSV to MEL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for TSV to MEL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Townsville and Melbourne?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Cairns (CNS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sydney.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.