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Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns from $159

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
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 21 April 2026.

Thu 11/618:00
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 05m
Rex
Sun 14/608:05
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Rex
Deal found 18/4$327
Sun 3/510:05
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 05m
Rex
Thu 7/516:10
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Rex
Deal found 17/4$336
Wed 24/611:50
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 15/711:00
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop0h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$338
Tue 12/509:15
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 05m
Rex
Thu 14/516:10
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Rex
Deal found 16/4$356
Thu 4/618:00
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 05m
Rex
Thu 11/616:10
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Rex
Deal found 20/4$383
Wed 24/621:30
TSV
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/711:00
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$408
Fri 15/520:55
TSV
-
CNS
1 stop14h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 22/515:35
CNS
-
TSV
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4$416
Mon 11/520:55
TSV
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Jetstar
Fri 22/515:35
CNS
-
TSV
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4$431
Mon 18/521:30
TSV
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 25/506:00
CNS
-
TSV
1 stop26h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/4$438
Thu 4/618:00
TSV
-
CNS
Nonstop1h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/606:00
CNS
-
TSV
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$441
Mon 1/621:30
TSV
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/616:55
CNS
-
TSV
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$454
Tue 12/520:55
TSV
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/516:10
CNS
-
TSV
Nonstop1h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$455

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$327

One-way from

$159

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
Rex
  • Rex
  • 11/6-14/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 21/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 21 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 6/5

11:50-12:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$457

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 3/5

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Thu 7/5

11:50-21:45

1 stop9h 55m

$472

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 4/5

06:05-08:30

1 stop26h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

15:35-08:15

1 stop16h 40m

$477

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 11/5

20:55-08:30

1 stop11h 35m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$484

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 3/5

20:55-08:30

1 stop11h 35m

Cairns

Thu 7/5

09:10-20:15

1 stop11h 05m

$493

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 1/6

21:30-08:30

1 stop11h 00m

Cairns

Mon 8/6

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$493
Fastest return journey

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 4/5

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$504

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 11/5

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

13:30-14:25

Nonstop0h 55m

$504

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 11/5

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$504

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 1/5

07:00-08:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$504

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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Townsville with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $385). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in March is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 21 April 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 47% 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 21 April 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
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

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
26 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

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
1,023 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

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 8 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 214 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $138, 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 $253. 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%), Rex (88%) and Air New Zealand (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $412 for a flight from Townsville to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $157 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Cairns) is currently priced at $327.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $385). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in March is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$138Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$253Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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