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Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from OMR 49 and round-trip from OMR 54. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 161
      70% off
      70% off
      OMR 161 OMR 49
    • Cheapest
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 22 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 192
      74% off
      74% off
      OMR 192 OMR 49
    • CNS 07:15
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 08:15
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50 OMR 161
      69% off
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 14:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 10:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 54 OMR 145
      63% off
      63% off
      OMR 145 OMR 54
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 54 OMR 145
      63% off
      63% off
      OMR 145 OMR 54
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 56 OMR 145
      61% off
      61% off
      OMR 145 OMR 56
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 101
      30% off
      OMR 145 OMR 101
    • CNS 07:15
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 08:15
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 09:15
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 101
      30% off
      OMR 145 OMR 101
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 5 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 105
      28% off
      OMR 145 OMR 105
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 113
      22% off
      OMR 145 OMR 113
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 121
      17% off
      OMR 145 OMR 121
    • CNS 06:35
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 07:35
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 121
      17% off
      OMR 145 OMR 121
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 14:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      TSV 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 161
      70% off
      70% off
      OMR 161 OMR 49
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 22 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 192
      74% off
      74% off
      OMR 192 OMR 49
    • CNS 07:15
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 08:15
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50 OMR 161
      69% off
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 14:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 22 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 192
      74% off
      74% off
      OMR 192 OMR 49
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 192
      74% off
      74% off
      OMR 192 OMR 49
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50 OMR 192
      74% off
      74% off
      OMR 192 OMR 50
    • CNS 07:15
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 08:15
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 53
      72% off
      OMR 192 OMR 53
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 5 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 59
      69% off
      OMR 192 OMR 59
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 64
      67% off
      OMR 192 OMR 64
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 64
      67% off
      OMR 192 OMR 64
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 64
      67% off
      OMR 192 OMR 64
    • CNS 13:25
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 14:25
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 64
      67% off
      OMR 192 OMR 64
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 14:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 29 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 65 OMR 192
      66% off
      66% off
      OMR 192 OMR 65
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 65 OMR 192
      66% off
      66% off
      OMR 192 OMR 65
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 68 OMR 192
      65% off
      65% off
      OMR 192 OMR 68
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 68
      65% off
      OMR 192 OMR 68
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 69
      64% off
      OMR 192 OMR 69
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 74
      61% off
      OMR 192 OMR 74
    • CNS 13:25
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 14:25
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 79
      59% off
      OMR 192 OMR 79
    • CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      OMR 79
      59% off
      OMR 192 OMR 79
    • CNS 07:15
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 08:15
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 161
      16% off
      OMR 192 OMR 161
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 14:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 161
      70% off
      70% off
      OMR 161 OMR 49
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 22 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 49 OMR 192
      74% off
      74% off
      OMR 192 OMR 49
    • CNS 07:15
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 08:15
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50 OMR 161
      69% off
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      OMR 50
      69% off
      OMR 161 OMR 50
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 14:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | 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 Airport to Townsville Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of OMR 66. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as OMR 88.

OMR 88
OMR 77
OMR 66
OMR 55
    Cheapest
  • OMR 82
    Oct
  • OMR 79
    Nov
  • OMR 70
    Dec
  • OMR 87
    Jan
  • OMR 75
    Feb
  • OMR 75
    Mar
  • OMR 72
    Apr
  • OMR 77
    May
  • OMR 73
    Jun
  • OMR 88
    Jul
  • OMR 66
    Aug
  • OMR 75
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns 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 Airport to Townsville Airport is Tuesday, 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.

OMR 87
OMR 78
OMR 69
OMR 60
  • OMR 87
    Mon
  • OMR 69
    Tue
  • OMR 86
    Wed
  • OMR 85
    Thu
  • OMR 72
    Fri
  • OMR 69
    Sat
  • OMR 78
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is Regional Express Airlines (from OMR 49) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From OMR 49
Jetstar Airways
From OMR 58
Virgin Australia
From OMR 65
Qantas Airways
From OMR 114
Airnorth
From OMR 309
Air Niugini
From OMR 400

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns 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. ZL5441

    Cairns Airport

    16:10

    CNS

    1h

    17:10

    TSV

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  2. ZL5417

    Cairns Airport

    07:15

    CNS

    1h

    08:15

    TSV

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  3. ZL5423

    Cairns Airport

    08:05

    CNS

    1h

    09:05

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  4. QF2351

    Cairns Airport

    18:10

    CNS

    1h

    19:10

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  5. QF2359

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    1h

    20:10

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  6. QF2345

    Cairns Airport

    13:25

    CNS

    1h

    14:25

    TSV

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  7. QF2355

    Cairns Airport

    06:35

    CNS

    1h

    07:35

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  8. QF2349

    Cairns Airport

    08:55

    CNS

    1h

    09:55

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  9. QF2357

    Cairns Airport

    15:00

    CNS

    1h

    16:00

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  10. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:15

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    11:35

    BNE

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  11. JQ908

    Brisbane Airport

    12:30

    BNE

    2h 10m

    Direct

    14:40

    TSV

    - - - W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Townsville Airport

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

Flight distance 285.95km
Cheapest one-way ticket price OMR 49
Cheapest return ticket price OMR 54

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport takes about 46 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 19:10, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around OMR 72 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 06:45 and arrives in Townsville Airport (TSV) at 07:45.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 18:45 and arrives in Townsville Airport (TSV) at 19:45.
    • The distance from Townsville Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) is Palm Island Airport. The distance is around 58km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 370 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport currently start from OMR 49, and round-trip fares start from OMR 54. The current lowest fare is a Regional Express Airlines flight departing on Tue, Nov 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, SmartLynx Airlines and Regional Express operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average flight time of 43 minutes, and around 35 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 Airport to Townsville Airport is OMR 90. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • SmartLynx Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, with one-way fares starting from OMR 49. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport operates around 33 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns 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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