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Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from MYR 497 and round-trip from MYR 553. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        MYR 553 MYR 2,031
        73% off
        73% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 553
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 8 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,023 MYR 2,031
        50% off
        50% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,023
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 22 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,026 MYR 2,031
        49% off
        49% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,026
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 8 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,092
        46% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,092
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Sep 13 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,114
        45% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,114
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Sep 6 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,167
        43% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,167
      • TSV 17:40
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 18:40
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Sep 6 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,267
        38% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,267
      • TSV 10:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 8 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,267
        38% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,267
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Aug 25 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,283
        37% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,283
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 8 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,316
        35% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,316
      • TSV 10:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Aug 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,316
        35% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,316
      • TSV 17:40
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 18:40
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Aug 21 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Aug 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 1,462
        28% off
        MYR 2,031 MYR 1,462
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TSV 16:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Aug 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 497 MYR 957
        48% off
        48% off
        MYR 957 MYR 497
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 587 MYR 957
        39% off
        39% off
        MYR 957 MYR 587
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 597 MYR 957
        38% off
        38% off
        MYR 957 MYR 597
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Regional Express Airlines
        MYR 607
        37% off
        MYR 957 MYR 607
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Qantas Airways
        MYR 689
        28% off
        MYR 957 MYR 689
      • TSV 21:00
        12h
        1 stop
        CNS 09:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 520
        46% off
        MYR 957 MYR 520
      • TSV 20:20
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 520
        46% off
        MYR 957 MYR 520
      • TSV 21:30
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 576
        40% off
        MYR 957 MYR 576
      • TSV 21:00
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 584
        39% off
        MYR 957 MYR 584
      • TSV 11:40
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 21:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 659
        31% off
        MYR 957 MYR 659
      • TSV 11:40
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 661
        31% off
        MYR 957 MYR 661
      • TSV 21:30
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 684
        28% off
        MYR 957 MYR 684
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Townsville Airport to Cairns 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 Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Townsville Airport to Cairns 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 Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of MYR 662. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as MYR 951.

MYR 951
MYR 807
MYR 662
MYR 518
  • MYR 662
    Aug
  • MYR 743
    Sep
  • MYR 727
    Oct
  • MYR 765
    Nov
  • MYR 803
    Dec
  • MYR 951
    Jan
  • MYR 710
    Feb
  • MYR 794
    Mar
  • MYR 687
    Apr
  • MYR 732
    May
  • MYR 745
    Jun
  • MYR 914
    Jul

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

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

MYR 878
MYR 798
MYR 717
MYR 637
    Cheapest
  • MYR 878
    Mon
  • MYR 840
    Tue
  • MYR 808
    Wed
  • MYR 755
    Thu
  • MYR 717
    Fri
  • MYR 727
    Sat
  • MYR 720
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is Regional Express Airlines (from MYR 497) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From MYR 497
Jetstar Airways
From MYR 520
Virgin Australia
From MYR 659
Qantas Airways
From MYR 689

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What is the flight schedule from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    17:40

    TSV

    1h

    18:40

    CNS

    - - - - T - S
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  2. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:35

    TSV

    1h

    19:35

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  3. QF2348

    Townsville Airport

    19:20

    TSV

    1h

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - - T - -
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  4. QF2370

    Townsville Airport

    14:55

    TSV

    1h

    15:55

    CNS

    S - T - - F -
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  5. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:00

    TSV

    1h

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. QF2344

    Townsville Airport

    11:50

    TSV

    1h

    12:50

    CNS

    - - T W - - -
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  7. ZL5418

    Townsville Airport

    09:15

    TSV

    1h 5m

    10:20

    CNS

    - M - - - - -
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  8. ZL5442

    Townsville Airport

    18:00

    TSV

    1h 5m

    19:05

    CNS

    - - - W - - -
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  9. ZL5424

    Townsville Airport

    10:05

    TSV

    1h 5m

    11:10

    CNS

    - - - - - - S
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  10. VA388

    Townsville Airport

    11:40

    TSV

    1h 55m

    Direct

    13:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Direct

    20:20

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 285.95km
Cheapest one-way ticket price MYR 497
Cheapest return ticket price MYR 553

FAQs for Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 1 hour 1 minute to fly from Townsville Airport (tsv) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around MYR 688 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around MYR 705 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Townsville Airport (TSV) at 07:05 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Townsville Airport (TSV) at 19:10 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 20:10.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 214 flights per month.

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