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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 AED 471 and round-trip from AED 940. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 471 AED 756
      38% off
      38% off
      AED 756 AED 471
    • TSV 09:15
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 499 AED 756
      34% off
      34% off
      AED 756 AED 499
    • TSV 18:10
      17h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 505 AED 756
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 756 AED 505
    • TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 553
      27% off
      AED 756 AED 553
    • TSV 21:10
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 596
      21% off
      AED 756 AED 596
    • TSV 18:10
      17h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 597
      21% off
      AED 756 AED 597
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      AED 600
      49% off
      AED 1,177 AED 600
    • TSV 18:10
      17h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 601
      21% off
      AED 756 AED 601
    • TSV 18:10
      23h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 607
      20% off
      AED 756 AED 607
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 09:15
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 940 AED 1,367
      31% off
      31% off
      AED 1,367 AED 940
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 962 AED 1,367
      30% off
      30% off
      AED 1,367 AED 962
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 964 AED 1,367
      28% off
      28% off
      AED 1,367 AED 964
    • TSV 09:15
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 971
      28% off
      AED 1,367 AED 971
    • TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 5 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 973
      28% off
      AED 1,367 AED 973
    • TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 1,018
      26% off
      AED 1,367 AED 1,018
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 1,074
      21% off
      AED 1,367 AED 1,074
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 16:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 17:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 1,112
      19% off
      AED 1,367 AED 1,112
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Regional Express Airlines
      CNS 08:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 1,132
      17% off
      AED 1,367 AED 1,132
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      TSV 16:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 471 AED 756
      38% off
      38% off
      AED 756 AED 471
    • TSV 09:15
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 499 AED 756
      34% off
      34% off
      AED 756 AED 499
    • TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 553 AED 756
      27% off
      27% off
      AED 756 AED 553
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      AED 600
      49% off
      AED 1,177 AED 600
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 610
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 610
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 610
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      AED 612
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 612
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      AED 612
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 612
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 471 AED 2,083
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 2,083 AED 471
    • TSV 09:15
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 499 AED 2,083
      76% off
      76% off
      AED 2,083 AED 499
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      AED 600 AED 2,083
      71% off
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 600
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 610
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 610
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 610
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      AED 612
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 612
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      AED 612
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 612
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      AED 614
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 614
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 10:05
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:10
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 471 AED 2,083
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 2,083 AED 471
    • TSV 09:15
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 499 AED 2,083
      76% off
      76% off
      AED 2,083 AED 499
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      AED 614 AED 2,083
      71% off
      71% off
      AED 2,083 AED 614
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
      AED 615
      70% off
      AED 2,083 AED 615
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      AED 646
      69% off
      AED 2,083 AED 646
    • TSV 17:45
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 18:45
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      AED 773
      63% off
      AED 2,083 AED 773
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      AED 988
      53% off
      AED 2,083 AED 988
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Regional Express Airlines
      AED 1,002
      52% off
      AED 2,083 AED 1,002
    • TSV 18:10
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:30
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,275
      39% off
      AED 2,083 AED 1,275
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      AED 600 AED 1,177
      49% off
      49% off
      AED 1,177 AED 600
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610 AED 1,177
      48% off
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 610
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610 AED 1,177
      48% off
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 610
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      AED 610
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 610
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      AED 612
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 612
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      AED 612
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 612
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      AED 614
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 614
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      AED 614
      48% off
      AED 1,177 AED 614
    • TSV 17:45
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 18:45
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      AED 619
      45% off
      AED 1,121 AED 619
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Townsville to Cairns 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 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 April, with an average price of AED 628. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as AED 869.

AED 869
AED 749
AED 628
AED 508
    Cheapest
  • AED 735
    Oct
  • AED 700
    Nov
  • AED 734
    Dec
  • AED 869
    Jan
  • AED 649
    Feb
  • AED 726
    Mar
  • AED 628
    Apr
  • AED 669
    May
  • AED 681
    Jun
  • AED 836
    Jul
  • AED 660
    Aug
  • AED 675
    Sep

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 Sunday, 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.

AED 821
AED 740
AED 659
AED 578
    Cheapest
  • AED 821
    Mon
  • AED 742
    Tue
  • AED 765
    Wed
  • AED 739
    Thu
  • AED 687
    Fri
  • AED 698
    Sat
  • AED 659
    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 AED 462) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From AED 462
Jetstar Airways
From AED 505
Qantas Airways
From AED 634
Virgin Australia
From AED 720

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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. QF2346

    Townsville Airport

    07:00

    TSV

    1h

    08:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  2. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    14:55

    TSV

    1h

    15:55

    CNS

    S - T - T F S
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  3. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:00

    TSV

    1h

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  4. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:50

    TSV

    1h

    19:50

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  5. QF2350

    Townsville Airport

    10:20

    TSV

    1h

    11:20

    CNS

    - M - W T F -
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  6. ZL5424

    Townsville Airport

    10:05

    TSV

    1h 5m

    11:10

    CNS

    - - - - - - S
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  7. ZL5418

    Townsville Airport

    09:15

    TSV

    1h 5m

    10:20

    CNS

    - M - - - - -
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  8. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    15:15

    TSV

    1h 55m

    Direct

    17:10

    BNE

    - - - W T F S
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  9. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - - - F S

  10. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    15:15

    TSV

    1h 55m

    Direct

    17:10

    BNE

    - - - W T F S
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  11. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ907

    Townsville Airport

    21:00

    TSV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    22:45

    BNE

    S M T - T - S
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  13. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - - - 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 AED 471
Cheapest return ticket price AED 940

FAQs for Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 45 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 19:20, with about 13 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 627 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from AED 471, and round-trip fares start from AED 940. The current lowest fare is a Regional Express Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 1; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, SmartLynx Airlines and Regional Express operate direct flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 47 minutes, and around 36 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 Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is AED 853. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • SmartLynx Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 471. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Townsville Airport to Cairns 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 Townsville Airport and Cairns 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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