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Cheap flights from Townsville to Adelaide from $248

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — ADL
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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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 22 October 2025.

Tue 28/1019:00TSV - ADL
1 stop20h 15mJetstar
Tue 4/1119:40ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/10$479
Thu 4/1214:15TSV - ADL
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1206:10ADL - TSV
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/10$494
Fri 21/1111:40TSV - ADL
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 28/1106:10ADL - TSV
1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/10$505
Mon 8/1219:00TSV - ADL
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:45ADL - TSV
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/10$510
Fri 5/1214:15TSV - ADL
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 13/1206:10ADL - TSV
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/10$519
Fri 14/1117:15TSV - ADL
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia
Wed 19/1106:10ADL - TSV
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/10$533
Wed 29/1011:40TSV - ADL
1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 30/1006:10ADL - TSV
1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/10$534
Mon 27/1017:15TSV - ADL
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/1121:40ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/10$540
Sat 29/1106:05TSV - ADL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1119:40ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$542
Tue 16/1206:05TSV - ADL
1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 21/1221:40ADL - TSV
1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/10$574

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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$494

One-way from

$248

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$593
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 30m total
  • Townsville to Adelaide
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 45m total
  • Townsville to Adelaide
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 22 October 2025.
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Price

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Sat 6/12

14:15-22:30

1 stop7h 45m

Adelaide

Sat 13/12

06:10-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

$494

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Thu 4/12

14:15-21:00

1 stop6h 15m

Adelaide

Thu 11/12

06:10-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

$494

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Wed 25/3

06:05-16:20

1 stop9h 45m

Adelaide

Mon 30/3

06:10-11:00

1 stop5h 20m

$496

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Fri 5/12

14:15-22:30

1 stop7h 45m

Adelaide

Sat 13/12

12:45-19:55

1 stop7h 40m

$496

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Fri 21/11

11:40-22:30

1 stop10h 20m

Adelaide

Fri 28/11

06:10-13:35

1 stop7h 55m

$505

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Mon 8/12

19:00-15:45

1 stop20h 15m

Adelaide

Sat 13/12

12:45-19:55

1 stop7h 40m

$510

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Sun 29/3

14:35-21:30

1 stop6h 25m

Adelaide

Tue 31/3

06:10-22:30

1 stop16h 50m

$525

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Wed 5/11

14:15-22:30

1 stop7h 45m

$248

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Thu 6/11

14:15-22:30

1 stop7h 45m

$260

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Tue 16/12

14:15-22:30

1 stop7h 45m

$331

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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide

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Cheapflights Insights

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 17 October 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide (average of $219). Flying from Townsville to Adelaide in February is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 22 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Townsville to Adelaide in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% 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 22 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
922 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
476 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 32 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 45m. 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 ($219), Virgin Australia ($495), and Qantas Airways ($567) offers the cheapest pricing from Townsville to Adelaide. Jetstar is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

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    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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide (average of $219). Flying from Townsville to Adelaide in February is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Townsville to Adelaide

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Townsville to Adelaide. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$219Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$495Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$567Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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