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Cheap flights from Townsville to Adelaide from $228

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — ADL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Townsville to Adelaide are usually found in June or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Adelaide

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Adelaide (ADL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$506

One-way from

$228

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$598

Good one-way deal

$544 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 13/10-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 20m total
  • Townsville to Adelaide
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Townsville to Adelaide
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Adelaide
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville to Adelaide. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Mon 1/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Wed 10/908:50ADL - TSV
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$454
Mon 13/1009:00TSV - ADL
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 15/1006:10ADL - TSV
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/8$506
Wed 10/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/906:10ADL - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$523
Mon 13/1018:50TSV - ADL
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1020:00ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$538
Mon 15/913:10TSV - ADL
1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 21/921:20ADL - TSV
1 stop23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/8$543
Wed 3/911:40TSV - ADL
1 stop10h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/921:20ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/8$549
Fri 5/1217:15TSV - ADL
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/1206:10ADL - TSV
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/8$599
Wed 3/912:15TSV - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/921:20ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$602
Wed 17/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/911:50ADL - TSV
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$604
Thu 27/1106:05TSV - ADL
1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/1206:10ADL - TSV
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/8$621

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Townsville to Adelaide that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Townsville to Adelaide that are best for you.

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Townsville

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Adelaide

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Mon 13/10

09:00-16:30

1 stop7h 00m

Adelaide

Wed 15/10

06:10-11:00

1 stop5h 20m

$506

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Mon 13/10

18:50-07:55

1 stop12h 35m

Adelaide

Wed 15/10

20:00-08:30

1 stop13h 00m

$538

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Thu 8/1

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 25m

Adelaide

Wed 14/1

10:10-16:25

1 stop6h 45m

$550

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Mon 15/9

13:10-22:05

1 stop9h 25m

Adelaide

Sun 21/9

21:20-21:45

1 stop23h 55m

$552

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Sun 12/10

06:05-21:30

1 stop14h 55m

Adelaide

Sun 19/10

22:10-11:00

1 stop13h 20m

$552

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Fri 24/10

14:10-22:30

1 stop7h 50m

Adelaide

Mon 3/11

06:10-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

$556

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Fri 5/12

17:15-09:30

1 stop15h 45m

Adelaide

Mon 8/12

06:10-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

$599

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Wed 17/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

Adelaide

Mon 22/9

11:50-21:45

1 stop9h 25m

$604

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Thu 15/1

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 25m

Adelaide

Thu 15/1

17:40-08:20

1 stop15h 10m

$605

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Tue 28/10

20:10-15:50

1 stop19h 10m

$228

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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to Adelaide

How far ahead should I book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Townsville to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Townsville to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Townsville to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TSV to ADL?

Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to Adelaide. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Townsville to Adelaide in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Townsville to Adelaide?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Townsville to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 2 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Townsville to Adelaide flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Adelaide. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Adelaide. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar from Townsville to Adelaide by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Townsville to Adelaide flight route?

    This flight path from Townsville to Adelaide was viewed by 27 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Townsville to Adelaide?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Townsville to Adelaide in about 7h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1923 km between Townsville and Adelaide.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Townsville to Adelaide round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($384), Virgin Australia ($494), and Qantas Airways ($565) offers the cheapest pricing from Townsville to Adelaide. Jetstar is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Adelaide?

    On average you can expect to pay $544 for a flight from Townsville to Adelaide. The cheapest flight overall is $479 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Adelaide) is currently priced at $454.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Townsville to Adelaide that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Townsville to Adelaide flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Townsville to Adelaide?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Townsville to Adelaide.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Townsville to Adelaide?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Townsville to Adelaide by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Townsville to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetstarCheapest$384Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$494Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$565Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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