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Cheap flights from Townsville to Canberra from $426

TSV — CBR
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Canberra

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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Canberra

Wed 21/1021:00 -
1 stop18h 30m
Sat 31/1017:15 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 13/9$538
Thu 26/1111:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 29/1109:40 -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 14/9$546
Fri 9/1011:40 -
1 stop5h 10m
Fri 16/1006:35 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/9$661
Thu 26/1111:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Mon 30/1114:35 -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 14/9$720
Sun 11/1019:25 -
1 stop11h 00m
Sun 18/1012:40 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 13/9$747
Wed 21/1011:40 -
1 stop5h 10m
Sat 31/1006:05 -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 13/9$756
Mon 28/917:30 -
1 stop4h 35m
Fri 2/1008:40 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 13/9$763
Wed 25/1111:40 -
2 stops7h 25m
Sun 29/1109:40 -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 14/9$773
Sat 10/1021:00 -
2 stops33h 25m
Sat 17/1006:35 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 12/9$817
Fri 9/1021:00 -
2 stops12h 50m
Fri 16/1006:35 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/9$819

Find flight deals from Townsville to Canberra

Round-trip from

$538

One-way from

$426

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$563
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Fri 18/9

11:40-18:30

1 stop6h 50m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$426

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Wed 25/11

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

Canberra

Sun 29/11

09:40-16:30

1 stop7h 50m

$549

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Wed 21/10

21:00-16:30

1 stop18h 30m

Canberra

Sat 31/10

17:15-09:10

1 stop16h 55m

$552

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Fri 9/10

11:40-17:50

1 stop5h 10m

Canberra

Fri 16/10

06:35-16:45

1 stop11h 10m

$661

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sun 11/10

19:25-07:25

1 stop11h 00m

Canberra

Sun 18/10

12:40-18:45

1 stop7h 05m

$747

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sat 10/10

11:40-17:50

1 stop5h 10m

Canberra

Sat 17/10

12:20-19:30

1 stop8h 10m

$763

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Fri 9/10

21:00-10:50

2 stops12h 50m

Canberra

Fri 16/10

06:35-11:00

1 stop5h 25m

$819

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Wed 21/10

11:40-23:00

2 stops10h 20m

Canberra

Sat 31/10

06:05-13:35

2 stops8h 30m

$992

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sat 26/9

14:35-19:40

1 stop5h 05m

Canberra

Sun 4/10

12:20-21:45

1 stop10h 25m

$1,030

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV Townsville - CBR Canberra

TSVCBR

Townsville

Wed 25/11

09:25-21:00

2 stops10h 35m

Canberra

Sun 29/11

08:05-16:00

2 stops8h 55m

$1,035

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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Canberra

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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 $305). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $720). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Townsville to Canberra flights typically cost between $530 and $637 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $538 on Jetstar (21 Oct–31 Oct).

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
475 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $305. 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Townsville to Canberra.

  • 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 $305). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $720). 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$305Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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