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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 JPY 21,180 and round-trip from JPY 22,650. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 19:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 22,650 JPY 71,320
        68% off
        68% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 22,650
      • TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 24,040 JPY 71,320
        66% off
        66% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 24,040
      • TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 24,220 JPY 71,320
        66% off
        66% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 24,220
      • TSV 10:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 26,190
        63% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 26,190
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 17 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 39,800
        44% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 39,800
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 40,360
        43% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 40,360
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 40,710
        43% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 40,710
      • TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 41,020
        42% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 41,020
      • TSV 07:00
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 08:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 43,220
        39% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 43,220
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 43,710
        39% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 43,710
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 29 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 43,830
        39% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 43,830
      • TSV 19:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 20:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        JPY 54,200
        24% off
        JPY 71,320 JPY 54,200
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TSV 16:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 21,180 JPY 32,430
        35% off
        35% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 21,180
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 21,810 JPY 32,430
        33% off
        33% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 21,810
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 21,810 JPY 32,430
        33% off
        33% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 21,810
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 21,810
        33% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 21,810
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 6 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 21,810
        33% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 21,810
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 22,050
        32% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 22,050
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 24,150
        26% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 24,150
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Regional Express Airlines
        JPY 24,150
        26% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 24,150
      • TSV 21:00
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        JPY 24,320
        25% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 24,320
      • TSV 21:10
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        JPY 24,320
        25% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 24,320
      • TSV 21:00
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        JPY 24,640
        24% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 24,640
      • TSV 21:00
        24h
        1 stop
        CNS 21:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        JPY 24,640
        24% off
        JPY 32,430 JPY 24,640
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | 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 April, with an average price of JPY 26,690. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as JPY 36,960.

JPY 36,960
JPY 31,825
JPY 26,690
JPY 21,555
    Cheapest
  • JPY 28,930
    Oct
  • JPY 29,750
    Nov
  • JPY 31,200
    Dec
  • JPY 36,960
    Jan
  • JPY 27,600
    Feb
  • JPY 30,870
    Mar
  • JPY 26,690
    Apr
  • JPY 28,440
    May
  • JPY 28,940
    Jun
  • JPY 35,540
    Jul
  • JPY 28,060
    Aug
  • JPY 28,680
    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.

JPY 33,980
JPY 31,100
JPY 28,220
JPY 25,340
    Cheapest
  • JPY 33,980
    Mon
  • JPY 33,790
    Tue
  • JPY 32,170
    Wed
  • JPY 28,930
    Thu
  • JPY 28,710
    Fri
  • JPY 29,680
    Sat
  • JPY 28,220
    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 JPY 21,180) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From JPY 21,180
Jetstar Airways
From JPY 24,290
Qantas Airways
From JPY 26,120
Virgin Australia
From JPY 30,590

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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. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:35

    TSV

    1h

    19:35

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  2. QF2344

    Townsville Airport

    11:50

    TSV

    1h

    12:50

    CNS

    - - T W - - -
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  3. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    17:40

    TSV

    1h

    18:40

    CNS

    - - - - T - S
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  4. QF2346

    Townsville Airport

    07:00

    TSV

    1h

    08:00

    CNS

    S M T W 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. 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. ZL5442

    Townsville Airport

    18:00

    TSV

    1h 5m

    19:05

    CNS

    - - - W - - -
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  9. JQ907

    Townsville Airport

    21:30

    TSV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    23:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    15:10

    TSV

    1h 40m

    Direct

    16:50

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
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  12. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T 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 JPY 21,180
Cheapest return ticket price JPY 22,650

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 48 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 JPY 30,430 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 JPY 21,180, and round-trip fares start from JPY 22,650. The current lowest fare is a Regional Express Airlines flight departing on Sun, Oct 11; 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 48 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 Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is JPY 37,560. 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 JPY 21,180. 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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