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Cheap flights from Townsville to Canberra from $249

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — CBR
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
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 3 August 2026.

Mon 14/920:50
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/916:15
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$514
Mon 14/920:50
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 16/916:15
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop16h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/7$523
Mon 12/1017:30
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 19/1009:40
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/8$546
Sat 29/806:05
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/916:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$551
Thu 10/909:00
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop9h 30m
Virgin Australia
Mon 14/906:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 29/7$570
Fri 14/814:35
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Sun 30/808:40
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 31/7$574
Mon 7/917:30
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Tue 8/906:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop10h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/8$577
Sat 15/811:40
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Tue 18/806:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/7$601
Sat 29/806:05
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Sat 5/911:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 31/7$604
Fri 14/814:35
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Mon 17/806:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/7$605

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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$514

One-way from

$249

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$605
14/9-16/9
  • 14/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • Townsville to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Mon 14/9

20:50-12:05

1 stop15h 15m

Canberra

Wed 16/9

16:15-08:15

1 stop16h 00m

$523
Fastest return journey

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Mon 12/10

17:30-23:05

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Mon 19/10

09:40-13:50

1 stop5h 10m

$546

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Thu 10/9

09:00-18:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Mon 14/9

06:20-11:00

1 stop4h 40m

$570

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Fri 14/8

14:35-22:05

1 stop7h 30m

Canberra

Sun 30/8

08:40-16:45

1 stop8h 05m

$574

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sat 15/8

11:40-19:40

1 stop8h 00m

Canberra

Tue 18/8

06:20-11:00

1 stop4h 40m

$601

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sat 29/8

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Sat 5/9

11:20-16:45

1 stop5h 25m

$604

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Thu 13/8

14:35-22:05

1 stop7h 30m

Canberra

Sun 16/8

11:20-21:45

1 stop10h 25m

$617

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Mon 7/9

17:30-22:05

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Tue 8/9

08:05-16:45

2 stops8h 40m

$723
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Sat 29/8

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$273

TownsvilleCanberra

TSV - CBR

TSVCBR

Townsville

Wed 23/9

11:40-18:30

1 stop6h 50m

$274

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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 $310). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $640). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Townsville to Canberra flights typically cost between $539 and $665 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $514 on Multiple Airlines (14 Sept–16 Sept).

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 3 August 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
469 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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
469 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

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

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 4h 35m. 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 $309. Virgin Australia is priced at 43% 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Townsville to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • 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 $310). Flying from Townsville to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $640). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Townsville to Canberra. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$309Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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