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Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
THB 2,870
Qantas Airways Qantas Airways 1h · Direct Mon, Jan 11
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Cheapest return
THB 6,540
Qantas Airways Qantas Airways 1h · Direct Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 13
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Best time to book
April
Cheapest
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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 THB 2,870 and round-trip from THB 6,540. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • Cheapest
      TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • Cheapest
      TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 15,800
      82% off
      82% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,870
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,890
      82% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,890
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,940
      81% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,940
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,610
      47% off
      THB 6,770 THB 3,610
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,620
      47% off
      THB 6,770 THB 3,620
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,770
      76% off
      THB 15,800 THB 3,770
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,790
      76% off
      THB 15,800 THB 3,790
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 10:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 11:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 12:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      THB 6,540 THB 9,570
      32% off
      32% off
      THB 9,570 THB 6,540
    • TSV 10:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,050 THB 9,570
      26% off
      26% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,050
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,150 THB 9,570
      25% off
      25% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,150
    • TSV 17:45
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 18:45
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,210
      25% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,210
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Jan 19 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,450
      22% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,450
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,560
      21% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,560
    • TSV 16:15
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,610
      20% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,610
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,610
      20% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,610
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,760
      19% off
      THB 9,570 THB 7,760
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      TSV 16:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 15,800
      82% off
      82% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,870
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,890
      82% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,890
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,940
      81% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,940
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,610
      47% off
      THB 6,770 THB 3,610
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,620
      47% off
      THB 6,770 THB 3,620
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,770
      76% off
      THB 15,800 THB 3,770
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,790
      76% off
      THB 15,800 THB 3,790
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 19,180
      85% off
      85% off
      THB 19,180 THB 2,870
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,890 THB 19,180
      85% off
      85% off
      THB 19,180 THB 2,890
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,940 THB 19,180
      85% off
      85% off
      THB 19,180 THB 2,940
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,770
      80% off
      THB 19,180 THB 3,770
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,790
      80% off
      THB 19,180 THB 3,790
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Regional Express Airlines
      THB 4,110
      79% off
      THB 19,180 THB 4,110
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Regional Express Airlines
      THB 4,130
      78% off
      THB 19,180 THB 4,130
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      THB 4,570
      76% off
      THB 19,180 THB 4,570
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Regional Express Airlines
      THB 5,590
      71% off
      THB 19,180 THB 5,590
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      THB 6,770 THB 19,180
      65% off
      65% off
      THB 19,180 THB 6,770
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      THB 8,960 THB 19,180
      53% off
      53% off
      THB 19,180 THB 8,960
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      THB 6,880 THB 19,180
      64% off
      64% off
      THB 19,180 THB 6,880
    • TSV 17:15
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      THB 8,960
      53% off
      THB 19,180 THB 8,960
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      THB 12,950
      32% off
      THB 19,180 THB 12,950
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      THB 8,380
      56% off
      THB 19,180 THB 8,380
    • TSV 17:45
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 18:45
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      THB 5,710
      70% off
      THB 19,180 THB 5,710
    • TSV 21:10
      11h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:35
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 7,320
      62% off
      THB 19,180 THB 7,320
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Regional Express Airlines
      THB 4,130
      78% off
      THB 19,180 THB 4,130
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 15,800
      82% off
      82% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,870
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,890
      82% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,890
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      THB 2,940
      81% off
      THB 15,800 THB 2,940
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,610
      47% off
      THB 6,770 THB 3,610
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,620
      47% off
      THB 6,770 THB 3,620
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,770
      76% off
      THB 15,800 THB 3,770
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      THB 3,790
      76% off
      THB 15,800 THB 3,790
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | 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.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is Qantas Airways (from THB 2,870) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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 THB 5,790. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as THB 8,020.

THB 8,020
THB 6,905
THB 5,790
THB 4,675
    Cheapest
  • THB 6,560
    Nov
  • THB 6,770
    Dec
  • THB 8,020
    Jan
  • THB 5,990
    Feb
  • THB 6,700
    Mar
  • THB 5,790
    Apr
  • THB 6,170
    May
  • THB 6,280
    Jun
  • THB 7,710
    Jul
  • THB 6,090
    Aug
  • THB 6,220
    Sep
  • THB 6,750
    Oct

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.

THB 7,570
THB 6,800
THB 6,030
THB 5,260
    Cheapest
  • THB 7,570
    Mon
  • THB 6,500
    Tue
  • THB 7,010
    Wed
  • THB 7,270
    Thu
  • THB 6,390
    Fri
  • THB 6,440
    Sat
  • THB 6,030
    Sun

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. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:50

    TSV

    1h

    19:50

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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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. QF2346

    Townsville Airport

    07:00

    TSV

    1h

    08:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  4. QF2350

    Townsville Airport

    10:20

    TSV

    1h

    11:20

    CNS

    - M - W T - -
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  5. ZL5416

    Townsville Airport

    08:00

    TSV

    1h 5m

    09:05

    CNS

    - - - - - F -
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  6. ZL5442

    Townsville Airport

    18:00

    TSV

    1h 5m

    19:05

    CNS

    - M - W - - -
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  7. JQ913

    Townsville Airport

    08:50

    TSV

    2h 35m

    Direct

    12:25

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  8. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    21:10

    TSV

    1h 50m

    Direct

    23:00

    BNE

    - - - W T F S
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  10. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - W - F S

  11. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    21:10

    TSV

    1h 50m

    Direct

    23:00

    BNE

    - - - W T F S
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  12. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ907

    Townsville Airport

    21:25

    TSV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    23:10

    BNE

    S M T - T - S
    Search

  14. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - W - F S
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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 42 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 19:35, with about 12 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 THB 6,670 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 THB 2,870, and round-trip fares start from THB 6,540. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Mon, Jan 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines operate direct flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 44 minutes, and around 32 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 THB 8,050. 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 THB 2,870. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 34 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, SmartLynx Airlines and Regional Express. 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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