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Cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin 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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — DRW
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Darwin (DRW). 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$632

One-way from

$249

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$685

Good round-trip deal

$684 or less

Good one-way deal

$426 or less
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 18/11-19/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Tue 18/1106:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$632
Mon 6/1021:20TSV - DRW
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1011:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$638
Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1014:20DRW - TSV
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$655
Tue 18/1106:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 19/1114:20DRW - TSV
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/8$656
Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW
Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth
Mon 27/1011:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth
Deal found 27/8$659
Fri 17/1021:20TSV - DRW
1 stop27h 45mJetstar
Sun 26/1000:10DRW - TSV
1 stop31h 40mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$691
Mon 6/1014:45TSV - DRW
Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth
Fri 10/1011:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth
Deal found 28/8$702
Sat 11/1018:50TSV - DRW
1 stop30h 00mJetstar
Fri 17/1001:30DRW - TSV
1 stop30h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$795
Sat 11/1006:05TSV - DRW
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1001:30DRW - TSV
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$826

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Fly from

Townsville

Fly to

Darwin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Tue 18/11

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Wed 19/11

12:00-15:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$632

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 6/10

21:20-00:35

1 stop27h 45m

Darwin

Fri 10/10

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$638

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 17/10

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Mon 27/10

14:20-22:10

1 stop7h 20m

$655

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Tue 18/11

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Wed 19/11

14:20-22:10

1 stop7h 20m

$656

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 17/10

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Mon 27/10

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$659

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 17/10

21:20-00:35

1 stop27h 45m

Darwin

Sun 26/10

00:10-08:20

1 stop31h 40m

$691

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 6/10

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Fri 10/10

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$702

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sat 11/10

18:50-00:20

1 stop30h 00m

Darwin

Fri 17/10

01:30-08:10

1 stop30h 10m

$795

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 15/10

08:20-10:40

Nonstop2h 50m

$249

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Tue 9/9

21:20-00:35

1 stop27h 45m

$297

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TSV to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Townsville to Darwin by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Townsville to Darwin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Townsville to Darwin flight route?

    Flights from Townsville to Darwin have been viewed 90 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Townsville to Darwin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Townsville to Darwin in 2h 50m. Fly via Virgin Australia or Airnorth to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1859 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Townsville to Darwin round-trip?

    Flying on Airnorth is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $541. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $600 and $636, respectively. Airnorth is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Darwin?

    On average you can expect to pay $639 for a flight from Townsville to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $361 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Darwin) is currently priced at $632.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Townsville to Darwin?

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 3 airlines flying from Townsville to Darwin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Townsville to Darwin. 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 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirnorthCheapest$541Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$600Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$636Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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