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Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns from $147

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — CNS
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 January 2026.

Mon 26/118:45
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/208:00
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$424
Tue 3/209:15
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/208:00
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$443
Thu 22/118:00
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 05m
Rex
Sun 25/108:05
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Rex
Deal found 20/1$458
Mon 26/115:05
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/206:00
CNS
-
TSV
1 stop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$472
Wed 4/212:00
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/217:55
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$486
Tue 20/115:05
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 6/208:00
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$487
Wed 18/215:05
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/214:25
CNS
-
TSV
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$520
Fri 6/316:15
TSV
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/311:05
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$526
Tue 24/315:05
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 27/311:05
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$532

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$424

One-way from

$147

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$432

Good round-trip deal

$463 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/2-6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 22 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Townsville to Cairns that are best for you.

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Townsville

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Tue 3/2

09:15-10:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Fri 6/2

08:00-09:00

Nonstop1h 00m

$424

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 18/2

12:00-13:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

14:50-15:50

Nonstop1h 00m

$486

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 4/2

12:00-13:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Wed 4/2

17:55-18:55

Nonstop1h 00m

$486

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 6/3

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:05-12:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$487

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 18/2

15:05-16:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

14:25-09:10

1 stop18h 45m

$520

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 6/3

16:15-09:20

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:05-12:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$526

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Tue 24/3

15:05-16:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Fri 27/3

11:05-12:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$532

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 4/2

12:00-13:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Wed 4/2

18:05-08:20

1 stop14h 15m

$554

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Tue 3/2

11:40-16:40

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Fri 6/2

14:40-21:45

1 stop7h 05m

$561

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 13/3

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

14:40-20:20

1 stop5h 40m

$561

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $153). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 22 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Townsville to Cairns in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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 22 January 2026.
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
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

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

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

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
973 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Townsville to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 7 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 287 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 $486, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from Townsville in 1h. 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 $140, 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 $244. You may be able to fly from Townsville to Cairns for 66% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Townsville to Cairns are Skytrans (93%), Alliance Airlines (86%) and Air New Zealand (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $372 for a flight from Townsville to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $191 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Cairns) is currently priced at $424.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $153). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$140Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$244Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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