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Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns from $174

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — CNS
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS). 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$326

One-way from

$174

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$326

Good round-trip deal

$457 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
Rex
  • Rex
  • 30/11-7/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Sun 30/1110:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Sun 7/1208:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Deal found 15/10$326
Thu 13/1118:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Thu 20/1116:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Deal found 16/10$328
Fri 5/1218:45TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1208:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$394
Fri 24/1007:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1008:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$423
Fri 7/1118:45TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1206:45CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$445
Fri 17/1007:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 17/1017:55CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$448
Fri 7/1120:55TSV - CNS
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Wed 3/1206:00CNS - TSV
1 stop27h 10mJetstar
Deal found 15/10$450
Thu 13/1118:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1112:05CNS - TSV
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$453
Sat 29/1113:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 6/1206:45CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$456
Thu 13/1120:55TSV - CNS
1 stop20h 20mJetstar
Thu 20/1112:05CNS - TSV
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$460
Thu 6/1107:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1206:00CNS - TSV
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$471
Thu 6/1112:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1217:55CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$477

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Townsville to Cairns 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 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Townsville to Cairns that are best for you.

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Price

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 13/11

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Thu 20/11

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

$328

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 5/12

18:45-19:45

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Sun 7/12

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$394

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 15/2

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

$400

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 31/10

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Tue 4/11

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

$423

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 7/11

20:55-09:20

1 stop12h 25m

Cairns

Wed 3/12

06:00-09:10

1 stop27h 10m

$450

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sat 29/11

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Sat 6/12

06:45-07:45

Nonstop1h 00m

$450

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 13/11

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Thu 20/11

12:05-20:20

1 stop8h 15m

$453

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 13/11

20:55-17:15

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Thu 20/11

12:05-20:20

1 stop8h 15m

$460

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 9/11

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$174

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 23/10

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

$186

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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Cairns

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $154). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Townsville to Cairns in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Rex and Qantas Airways from Townsville to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
918 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Townsville to Cairns?

    If you book a flight from Townsville to Cairns, you will be flying from Townsville to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Townsville (TSV) take 1h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from Townsville to Cairns per day from 2 airlines.

  • How popular is this Townsville to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Townsville to Cairns was viewed by 339 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 Cairns?

    For as low as $328, Rex can have you in Cairns from Townsville in 1h 05m. The distance between Townsville and Cairns is about 283 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $146, Rex will fly you from Townsville to Cairns and back. In addition to Rex, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $282. You may be able to fly from Townsville to Cairns for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $174 on Rex. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $222 and Qantas Airways from $223 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Townsville to Cairns?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Townsville to Cairns are Skytrans (100%), Rex (92%) and Air New Zealand (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $424 for a flight from Townsville to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $163 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Cairns) is currently priced at $328.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Townsville to Cairns 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 Cairns?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $154). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 2 airlines flying from Townsville to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Townsville to Cairns. 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 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$146Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$282Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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