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Cheap flights from Townsville to Canberra from $272

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — CBR
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Fri 20/208:55
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Tue 24/212:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$526
Wed 4/208:55
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Sun 8/209:40
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop4h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/1$559
Tue 3/217:15
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 5/209:40
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop7h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/1$588

Find flight deals from Townsville to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Canberra (CBR). 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$526

One-way from

$272

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$535
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 15m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Townsville

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Canberra

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Fri 20/2

08:55-18:00

1 stop8h 05m

Canberra

Tue 24/2

12:20-16:30

1 stop5h 10m

$526

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Wed 4/2

08:55-18:00

1 stop8h 05m

Canberra

Sun 8/2

09:40-13:35

1 stop4h 55m

$559

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Tue 3/2

17:15-23:15

1 stop5h 00m

Canberra

Thu 5/2

09:40-16:30

1 stop7h 50m

$588

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Tue 3/2

09:25-20:40

2 stops10h 15m

Canberra

Thu 5/2

10:35-16:50

2 stops7h 15m

$1,346

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sun 10/5

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$272

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Mon 11/5

21:30-15:30

1 stop18h 00m

$281

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Mon 11/5

21:30-12:05

2 stops14h 35m

$417

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sun 10/5

21:05-14:25

2 stops17h 20m

$437

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Mon 11/5

14:50-12:05

3 stops21h 15m

$973

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Deals found on 19/1

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Townsville to Canberra?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Townsville to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Townsville to Canberra is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Canberra (average of $328). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. 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 Canberra. Reviews last updated 21 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Townsville to Canberra to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Townsville to Canberra?

    Departing from Townsville to Canberra will take you 8h 05m. The distance between Townsville and Canberra is about 1799 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Townsville to Canberra round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Townsville to Canberra round-trip from $470. Virgin Australia is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Canberra (average of $328). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$470Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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