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Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 2:30 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 3:30 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Mar 10 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 7:05 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:05 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Mar 14 | Qantas Airways
        £182 £297
        39% off
        39% off
        £297 £182
      • CNS 12:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 1:30 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Apr 23 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 7:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:00 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Qantas Airways
        £182 £297
        39% off
        39% off
        £297 £182
      • CNS 12:35 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 1:30 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, May 7 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 12:20 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:20 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, May 10 | Qantas Airways
        £184 £297
        38% off
        38% off
        £297 £184
      • CNS 6:00 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 6:55 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Apr 20 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 7:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:00 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Apr 25 | Qantas Airways
        £188
        37% off
        £297 £188
      • CNS 11:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 11:55 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, May 3 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 1:00 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, May 7 | Qantas Airways
        £189
        36% off
        £297 £189
      • CNS 11:05 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 12:05 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Mar 25 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 3:05 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:05 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Mar 28 | Qantas Airways
        £205
        31% off
        £297 £205
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:45 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Mar 21 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 9:25 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Mar 28 | Qantas Airways
        £224
        25% off
        £297 £224
      • CNS 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:00 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Mar 22 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 5:40 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:40 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Mar 29 | Qantas Airways
        £229
        23% off
        £297 £229
      • CNS 1:30 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 2:25 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Apr 3 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Apr 10 | Qantas Airways
        £237
        20% off
        £297 £237
      • CNS 2:40 PM
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 9:45 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Mar 10 | Virgin Australia
        TSV 9:25 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Mar 14 | Qantas Airways
        £211
        28% off
        £297 £211
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV Invalid Date
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Mar 12 | Normal Airline
        TSV 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Mar 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:55 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Apr 20 | Qantas Airways
        £97 £168
        42% off
        42% off
        £168 £97
      • CNS 8:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:00 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Mar 22 | Qantas Airways
        £115 £168
        32% off
        32% off
        £168 £115
      • CNS 5:55 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 6:55 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Mar 16 | Qantas Airways
        £121 £168
        28% off
        28% off
        £168 £121
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Apr 1 | Qantas Airways
        £131
        22% off
        £168 £131
      • CNS 5:55 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 6:55 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Mar 18 | Qantas Airways
        £134
        20% off
        £168 £134
      • CNS 12:05 PM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 9:10 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Mar 23 | Jetstar Airways
        £102
        39% off
        £168 £102
      • CNS 9:55 AM
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 8:20 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Mar 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £102
        39% off
        £168 £102
      • CNS 3:35 PM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        TSV 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Apr 4 | Jetstar Airways
        £110
        35% off
        £168 £110
      • CNS 3:35 PM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        TSV 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        £110
        35% off
        £168 £110
      • CNS 11:40 AM
        8h 40m
        1 stop
        TSV 8:20 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Mar 28 | Virgin Australia
        £118
        30% off
        £168 £118
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV Invalid Date
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Mar 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Townsville are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of £118. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as £162.

£162
£140
£118
£96
    Cheapest
  • £126
    Mar
  • £137
    Apr
  • £141
    May
  • £151
    Jun
  • £123
    Jul
  • £118
    Aug
  • £137
    Sep
  • £137
    Oct
  • £147
    Nov
  • £130
    Dec
  • £162
    Jan
  • £140
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

£164
£142
£119
£97
    Cheapest
  • £164
    Mon
  • £123
    Tue
  • £163
    Wed
  • £119
    Thu
  • £151
    Fri
  • £127
    Sat
  • £152
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Townsville. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Qantas Airways
From £97
Jetstar Airways
From £102
Virgin Australia
From £118
Air Niugini
From £348
Airnorth
From £496

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Townsville and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF2345

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    2:30 PM

    CNS

    1h

    3:30 PM

    TSV

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  2. QF2349

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:05 AM

    CNS

    1h

    12:05 PM

    TSV

    - M T W T F S
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  3. QF2347

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    CNS

    1h

    9:00 AM

    TSV

    S M - W T - S
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  4. QF2351

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    5:55 PM

    CNS

    1h

    6:55 PM

    TSV

    S M T W T - -
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  5. QF2355

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    CNS

    1h

    7:45 AM

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  6. QF2357

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    2:50 PM

    CNS

    1h

    3:50 PM

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  7. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    2:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ908

    Brisbane Airport

    6:30 PM

    BNE

    2h

    Nonstop

    8:30 PM

    TSV

    S M - W T - S

  9. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    2:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ906

    Brisbane Airport

    1:40 PM

    BNE

    2h

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    TSV

    S - - - T - -

  11. JQ931

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    BNE

    S - - W - F -
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  12. JQ908

    Brisbane Airport

    6:30 PM

    BNE

    2h

    Nonstop

    8:30 PM

    TSV

    S M - W T - S

  13. JQ931

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    BNE

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  14. JQ906

    Brisbane Airport

    1:40 PM

    BNE

    2h

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    TSV

    S - - - T - -
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Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport Flights Info

Flight distance285.95 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price£97
Cheapest return ticket price£182

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport?

    It takes around 56 minutes to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport (cns) to Townsville Airport (tsv).
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • Tickets cost around £132 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £139 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 06:30 and arrives in Townsville Airport (TSV) at 07:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 17:50 and arrives in Townsville Airport (TSV) at 18:45.
    • The distance from Townsville Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) is Palm Island Airport. The distance is around 58 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 370 flights per month.

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