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Cheap flights from Townsville to Adelaide from $270

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — ADL
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 July 2026.

Tue 1/920:25
TSV
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ADL
1 stop12h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 8/912:05
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop7h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/7$459
Mon 7/918:55
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop13h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 16/917:15
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/7$489
Mon 7/918:55
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop13h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 14/917:15
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/7$490
Tue 8/920:25
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop12h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 16/917:15
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/7$492
Fri 28/820:25
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop12h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 31/807:15
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop12h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/7$493
Fri 4/920:25
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/911:50
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$523
Wed 9/920:25
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop12h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 16/917:15
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/7$535
Mon 27/714:35
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 30/711:50
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop9h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 24/7$550
Thu 20/820:25
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/806:10
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$557
Thu 24/906:05
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop16h 30m
Virgin Australia
Tue 29/909:20
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop11h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/7$563
Fri 7/820:25
TSV
-
ADL
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/806:10
ADL
-
TSV
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$579

Find 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 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$489

One-way from

$270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$577
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Townsville to Adelaide
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Townsville to Adelaide
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Fri 28/8

20:25-08:00

1 stop12h 05m

Adelaide

Mon 31/8

07:15-19:45

1 stop12h 00m

$493
Fastest return journey

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Sat 26/9

11:40-18:10

1 stop7h 00m

Adelaide

Wed 30/9

09:20-16:45

1 stop6h 55m

$550

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Thu 20/8

20:25-08:00

1 stop12h 05m

Adelaide

Fri 28/8

06:10-13:50

1 stop7h 10m

$557

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Thu 24/9

06:05-22:05

1 stop16h 30m

Adelaide

Tue 29/9

09:20-21:45

1 stop11h 55m

$563

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Tue 11/8

20:25-08:00

1 stop12h 05m

Adelaide

Sat 15/8

06:10-16:45

1 stop10h 05m

$580

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Mon 7/9

18:55-08:00

1 stop13h 35m

Adelaide

Wed 16/9

12:00-21:45

2 stops9h 15m

$582

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Mon 7/9

18:55-08:00

1 stop13h 35m

Adelaide

Mon 14/9

21:45-11:00

2 stops12h 45m

$590

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Fri 7/8

20:25-08:00

1 stop12h 05m

Adelaide

Mon 10/8

16:30-09:30

2 stops16h 30m

$597

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Fri 4/9

20:25-08:00

1 stop12h 05m

Adelaide

Sun 6/9

07:15-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

$623

TownsvilleAdelaide

TSV - ADL

TSVADL

Townsville

Thu 24/9

06:05-11:10

1 stop5h 35m

Adelaide

Tue 29/9

17:50-08:15

2 stops13h 55m

$623

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Townsville to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 24 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide (average of $495). Flying from Townsville to Adelaide in December is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Townsville to Adelaide?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Townsville to Adelaide flights typically cost between $493 and $680 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $489 on Jetstar (7 Sept–16 Sept).

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 28 July 2026.
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
466 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
466 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
559 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

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

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 7 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 Jetstar and 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 5h 05m. There are 1923 km between Townsville and Adelaide. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($203), Virgin Australia ($456), and Qantas Airways ($727) 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Townsville to Adelaide one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $180. Users have also found prices from $225 and $386 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Adelaide (average of $495). Flying from Townsville to Adelaide in December is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 28 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$203Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$456Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$727Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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