Australia Β· 1,278 miles (2,056 km)

Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $35. 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.

How many miles TSV to MEL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas7,500$35–65
American AAdvantageOn Qantas10,000$15–45
British Airways ClubOn Qantas11,000$15–45
Iberia ClubOn Qantas11,000$15–45
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas11,000$15–45
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$24.10–113.25
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas15,000$15–45
JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar15,000$15–45
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar16,600$24.10–113.25
Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar18,000$15–395

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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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

How many miles does TSV to MEL cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (10,000), British Airways Club (11,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

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.

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.