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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 AU$ 99 and round-trip from AU$ 198. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 19:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 198 AU$ 512
        61% off
        61% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 198
      • CNS 18:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 19:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 07:00
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 08:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 198 AU$ 512
        61% off
        61% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 198
      • CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 207 AU$ 512
        60% off
        60% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 207
      • CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 208
        59% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 208
      • CNS 18:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 19:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 14:55
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 15:55
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 208
        59% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 208
      • CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 221
        56% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 221
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 364
        28% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 364
      • CNS 06:45
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 07:40
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 11 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 364
        28% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 364
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 11 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 381
        26% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 381
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 382
        25% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 382
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 7 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 386
        25% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 386
      • CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 9 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 389
        24% off
        AU$ 512 AU$ 389
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        TSV 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 19:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 99 AU$ 427
        77% off
        77% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 99
      • CNS 06:45
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 07:40
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 108 AU$ 427
        75% off
        75% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 108
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 14 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 182 AU$ 427
        56% off
        56% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 182
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 186
        56% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 186
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 186
        56% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 186
      • CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 16 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 187
        56% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 187
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 21 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 187
        56% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 187
      • CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 9 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 189
        56% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 189
      • CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 30 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 189
        56% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 189
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 7 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 197
        54% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 197
      • CNS 13:30
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 14:25
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 267
        37% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 267
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 11 | Regional Express Airlines
        AU$ 324
        24% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 324
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 AU$ 243. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 326.

AU$ 326
AU$ 285
AU$ 243
AU$ 202
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 260
    Oct
  • AU$ 292
    Nov
  • AU$ 258
    Dec
  • AU$ 323
    Jan
  • AU$ 278
    Feb
  • AU$ 279
    Mar
  • AU$ 267
    Apr
  • AU$ 286
    May
  • AU$ 269
    Jun
  • AU$ 326
    Jul
  • AU$ 243
    Aug
  • AU$ 277
    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 Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 325
AU$ 291
AU$ 256
AU$ 222
  • AU$ 292
    Mon
  • AU$ 256
    Tue
  • AU$ 325
    Wed
  • AU$ 316
    Thu
  • AU$ 264
    Fri
  • AU$ 261
    Sat
  • AU$ 292
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is Qantas Airways (from AU$ 99) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From AU$ 99
Regional Express Airlines
From AU$ 182
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 223
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 239
Air Niugini
From AU$ 1,449

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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. QF2349

    Cairns Airport

    09:00

    CNS

    55m

    09:55

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  2. ZL5441

    Cairns Airport

    16:10

    CNS

    1h

    17:10

    TSV

    - - - W - - -
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  3. ZL5423

    Cairns Airport

    08:05

    CNS

    1h

    09:05

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  4. ZL5417

    Cairns Airport

    07:15

    CNS

    1h

    08:15

    TSV

    - M - - - - -
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  5. QF2351

    Cairns Airport

    18:00

    CNS

    55m

    18:55

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  6. QF2347

    Cairns Airport

    08:00

    CNS

    55m

    08:55

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  7. QF2345

    Cairns Airport

    14:30

    CNS

    55m

    15:25

    TSV

    - M - W T F -
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  8. QF2357

    Cairns Airport

    14:55

    CNS

    55m

    15:50

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  9. QF2355

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    55m

    07:40

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  10. QF2359

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    55m

    20:05

    TSV

    - - - - - - 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 AU$ 99
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 198

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 42 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 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 AU$ 308 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 AU$ 99, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 198. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Sat, Nov 7; 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 41 minutes, and around 34 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 AU$ 392. 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 AU$ 99. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport operates around 34 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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