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Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $69 and round-trip from $137. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:45 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 6:35 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 7:35 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        $137 $339
        60% off
        60% off
        $339 $137
      • CNS 6:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
        $138 $339
        59% off
        59% off
        $339 $138
      • CNS 6:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 7:00 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:00 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
        $138 $339
        59% off
        59% off
        $339 $138
      • CNS 6:00 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 6:55 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
        $139
        59% off
        $339 $139
      • CNS 6:00 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 6:55 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 11:50 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 12:50 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        $139
        59% off
        $339 $139
      • CNS 9:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:55 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 6:35 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 7:35 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        $139
        59% off
        $339 $139
      • CNS 6:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 2:55 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 3:55 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
        $145
        56% off
        $339 $145
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 14 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 6:35 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 7:35 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        $253
        25% off
        $339 $253
      • CNS 8:05 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:05 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 3 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 9:15 AM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:20 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Regional Express Airlines
        $253
        25% off
        $339 $253
      • CNS 4:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 5:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 14 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 10:05 AM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:10 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Regional Express Airlines
        $258
        24% off
        $339 $258
      • CNS 4:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 5:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Sep 30 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 10:05 AM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:10 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 3 | Regional Express Airlines
        $259
        24% off
        $339 $259
      • CNS 9:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:55 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 12 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        $271
        20% off
        $339 $271
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        TSV 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
        $69 $225
        69% off
        69% off
        $225 $69
      • CNS 1:30 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 2:25 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        $73 $225
        68% off
        68% off
        $225 $73
      • CNS 6:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
        $84 $225
        63% off
        63% off
        $225 $84
      • CNS 6:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
        $84
        63% off
        $225 $84
      • CNS 4:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 5:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 4 | Regional Express Airlines
        $124
        45% off
        $225 $124
      • CNS 8:05 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:05 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Sep 30 | Regional Express Airlines
        $124
        45% off
        $225 $124
      • CNS 4:10 PM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 5:10 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Sep 27 | Regional Express Airlines
        $125
        44% off
        $225 $125
      • CNS 7:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 16 | Regional Express Airlines
        $127
        44% off
        $225 $127
      • CNS 8:05 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 9:05 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 7 | Regional Express Airlines
        $133
        41% off
        $225 $133
      • CNS 7:15 AM
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 9 | Regional Express Airlines
        $133
        41% off
        $225 $133
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        $157
        30% off
        $225 $157
      • CNS 6:00 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 6:55 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        $180
        20% off
        $225 $180
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport 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 September, with an average price of $164. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as $227.

$227
$196
$164
$133
  • $164
    Sep
  • $189
    Oct
  • $203
    Nov
  • $179
    Dec
  • $224
    Jan
  • $194
    Feb
  • $194
    Mar
  • $186
    Apr
  • $199
    May
  • $187
    Jun
  • $227
    Jul
  • $169
    Aug

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 Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$224
$202
$179
$157
  • $213
    Mon
  • $179
    Tue
  • $212
    Wed
  • $224
    Thu
  • $187
    Fri
  • $181
    Sat
  • $201
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport is Regional Express Airlines (from $125) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From $125
Jetstar Airways
From $165
Virgin Australia
From $166
Qantas Airways
From $180

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What is the 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. QF2355

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    CNS

    55m

    7:40 AM

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  2. QF2349

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    55m

    11:55 AM

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
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  3. ZL5423

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    8:05 AM

    CNS

    1h

    9:05 AM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  4. ZL5417

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:15 AM

    CNS

    1h

    8:15 AM

    TSV

    - M - - - - -
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  5. ZL5441

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:10 PM

    CNS

    1h

    5:10 PM

    TSV

    - - - W - - -
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  6. QF2351

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 PM

    CNS

    55m

    6:55 PM

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  7. QF2345

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    1:30 PM

    CNS

    55m

    2:25 PM

    TSV

    - M - W T F -
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  8. QF2347

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    CNS

    55m

    8:55 AM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  9. QF2359

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    55m

    8:05 PM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  10. QF2357

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    2:55 PM

    CNS

    55m

    3:50 PM

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Townsville Airport

Learn about Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Townsville Airport (TSV) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance285.95 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$69
Cheapest return ticket price$137

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport takes about 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 19:10, with about 10 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $159 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport currently start from $69, and round-trip fares start from $137. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Sat, Nov 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average flight time of 42 minutes, and around 33 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport is $233. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • SmartLynx Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport, with one-way fares starting from $69. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Townsville Airport operates around 22 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Intl. Airport and Townsville Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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