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Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns from $178

TSV — CNS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns

Thu 29/1018:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 1/1108:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 12/9$340
Sat 21/1108:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 22/1116:10 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 15/9$354
Sun 4/1010:05 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Tue 13/1007:15 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 17/9$360
Thu 1/1018:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 4/1008:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 15/9$383
Fri 23/1021:00 -
1 stop11h 30m
Sun 25/1008:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 13/9$435
Thu 15/1013:00 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Fri 16/1014:55 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Deal found 15/9$438
Tue 13/1013:00 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Tue 13/1018:00 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Deal found 15/9$442
Sat 31/1007:00 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Sat 7/1113:25 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 16/9$466
Thu 29/1018:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 1/1109:40 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 12/9$478

Find flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Round-trip from

$340

One-way from

$178

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$558 or less

Good one-way deal

$250 or less
Rex
  • Rex
  • 29/10-1/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 29/9-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Townsville to Cairns.
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TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Tue 29/9

09:15-10:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 4/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 1/10

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$208
Fastest return journey

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 30/10

13:00-14:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 15/10

21:00-17:10

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$316

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 8/10

21:00-08:30

1 stop11h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 4/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Tue 13/10

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

$360

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 8/10

11:40-22:25

2 stops10h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$376

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 4/10

21:00-08:30

1 stop11h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 1/10

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Sun 4/10

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$383

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $327). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in April is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Townsville to Cairns at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Townsville to Cairns flights typically cost between $254 and $504 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $340 on Rex (29 Oct–1 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
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Food

8.0

Boarding

9.2

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.5

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
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.2

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.5

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
1,099 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.2

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.5

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

  • 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 6 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 120 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 $559, Rex 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 $149, 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 $255. You may be able to fly from Townsville to Cairns for 67% 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 Air New Zealand (90%), Qantas Airways (87%) and Alliance Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $515 for a flight from Townsville to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $167 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Cairns) is currently priced at $345.

  • 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 $327). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in April is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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

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RexCheapest$149Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$255Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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