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Cheap flights from Townsville to Canberra from $334

TSV — CBR
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Canberra

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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Canberra

Fri 11/1214:15 -
1 stop8h 00m
Sun 13/1209:40 -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 27/10$546
Mon 16/1114:15 -
1 stop8h 00m
Thu 19/1109:40 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 25/10$547
Sat 12/1206:05 -
1 stop10h 55m
Tue 22/1212:20 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 27/10$571
Fri 18/1217:15 -
1 stop5h 00m
Tue 22/1212:20 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 29/10$617
Tue 3/1117:15 -
1 stop5h 00m
Sat 7/1112:20 -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 27/10$639
Tue 10/1108:55 -
1 stop8h 05m
Thu 12/1109:40 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 26/10$641
Wed 4/1111:40 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 6/1106:30 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 27/10$661
Fri 13/1111:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Tue 17/1117:15 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 29/10$665
Fri 13/1111:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Mon 16/1117:15 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 29/10$681
Sat 26/1206:30 -
1 stop9h 25m
Tue 29/1218:30 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 29/10$685

Find flight deals from Townsville to Canberra

Round-trip from

$546

One-way from

$334

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$543
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 11/12-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 55m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sun 8/11

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Fri 11/12

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

Canberra

Mon 14/12

06:30-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

$546

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sun 3/1

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Wed 6/1

12:20-16:30

1 stop5h 10m

$547

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Mon 16/11

14:15-23:15

1 stop8h 00m

Canberra

Thu 19/11

09:40-16:30

1 stop7h 50m

$547

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Tue 26/1

11:40-23:15

1 stop10h 35m

Canberra

Wed 27/1

12:20-21:45

1 stop10h 25m

$577

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sun 8/11

17:10-07:30

2 stops13h 20m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$602

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Tue 3/11

17:15-23:15

1 stop5h 00m

Canberra

Sat 7/11

12:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

$639

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Tue 10/11

08:55-18:00

1 stop8h 05m

Canberra

Thu 12/11

09:40-16:30

1 stop7h 50m

$641

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sun 8/11

15:10-12:05

3 stops19h 55m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,436

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to Canberra

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Canberra (average of $310). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Townsville to Canberra flights typically cost between $509 and $533 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $546 on Virgin Australia (11 Dec–13 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

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
482 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Townsville to Canberra?

    Departing from Townsville to Canberra will take you 5h 20m. 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 $309. Virgin Australia is priced at 44% 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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  • How can I find direct flights from Townsville to Canberra?

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Canberra (average of $310). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 airline flying from Townsville to Canberra

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$309Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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