How much are direct flights to Townsville?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Townsville will cost users approximately $365. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Townsville, you can expect to pay around $597.

Which airlines fly direct to Townsville?

At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth offer direct flights to Townsville. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Townsville.

How long is a direct flight to Townsville?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Townsville to last approximately 2h 18m on average. The quickest direct flight to Townsville at this time departs from Cairns (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Melbourne Airport (3h 00m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct to Townsville?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Townsville, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Townsville, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Townsville?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Townsville is Brisbane. A return direct flight from Brisbane to Townsville typically costs around $322.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

FAQ about direct flights to Townsville

How much are direct flights to Townsville?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Townsville will cost users approximately $365. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Townsville, you can expect to pay around $597.
Which airlines fly direct to Townsville?
At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth offer direct flights to Townsville. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Townsville.
How long is a direct flight to Townsville?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Townsville to last approximately 2h 18m on average. The quickest direct flight to Townsville at this time departs from Cairns (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Melbourne Airport (3h 00m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Townsville?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Townsville, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Townsville, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Townsville?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Townsville is Brisbane. A return direct flight from Brisbane to Townsville typically costs around $322.

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