Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns
The best prices from Townsville to Cairns are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday
How to find the cheapest flight from Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)
All the information you need to plan the best TSV to CNS flight in 2022: compare Townsville to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.
TSV - CNS Price | $192 - $230 |
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CNS Temperature | 21 - 27 °C |
CNS Rainfall | 20 - 430 mm |
| Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $273 | From Townsville to Cairns |
| One-way from | $179 | One-way flight from Townsville to Cairns |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Townsville to Cairns?
Sunday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 16%.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?
To save up to 16% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Townsville to Cairns from $305 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $338 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns?
January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Townsville. Prices for January average $304 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $251. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 7% on your journey compared to booking in June
When is the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Cairns (TSV - CNS)?
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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns in August, September 2022
The best prices found for TSV to CNS flights in August, September
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Townsville to Cairns 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cairns from Townsville found for this year
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Direct flights to Cairns from Townsville
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One-way flights to Cairns from Townsville
The cheapest one-way flights from Townsville to Cairns
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Useful info, stats and facts about Townsville to Cairns flights.
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 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from Townsville to Cairns per day from 2 airlines.
Which airlines flying from Townsville to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Qantas Airways and Rex flying from Townsville to Cairns have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Townsville to Cairns for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Townsville to Cairns for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Rex for just $244, but on average you can expect to pay $627.
Are there direct flights from Townsville to Cairns for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from Townsville to Cairns under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Townsville to Cairns is less than $256.
How popular is this Townsville to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from Townsville to Cairns was viewed by 719 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 $244, 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 $1,094. You may be able to fly from Townsville to Cairns for 19% 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 $179 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $219 and Virgin Australia from $447 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 Rex (100%), Qantas Airways (73%) and Air New Zealand (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $325 for a flight from Townsville to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $155 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Cairns) is currently priced at $244.
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Top 2 airlines flying from Townsville to Cairns
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Hourly flight availability from Townsville to Cairns
See what time of day planes typically take off from Townsville to Cairns
| 3%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 50%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 47%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Townsville to Cairns
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Townsville to Cairns
| Sunday | 11daily flights |
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| Monday | 9daily flights |
| Tuesday | 10daily flights |
| Wednesday | 10daily flights |
| Thursday | 11daily flights |
| Friday | 12daily flights |
| Saturday | 6daily flights |