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Cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin from $337

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — DRW
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 February 2026.

Fri 1/517:30
TSV
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DRW
1 stop7h 45m
Virgin Australia
Mon 18/514:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 24/2$691
Fri 26/617:30
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop7h 45m
Virgin Australia
Mon 29/614:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/2$721
Fri 1/517:30
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/511:00
DRW
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$772
Fri 6/306:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Fri 20/314:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/2$779
Mon 16/314:45
TSV
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/314:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$781
Fri 1/514:45
TSV
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 50m
Airnorth
Mon 18/511:00
DRW
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 40m
Airnorth
Deal found 24/2$809
Fri 28/806:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/811:00
DRW
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$810
Fri 26/614:45
TSV
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 50m
Airnorth
Mon 29/611:00
DRW
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 40m
Airnorth
Deal found 22/2$822
Fri 6/314:45
TSV
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 50m
Airnorth
Fri 20/311:00
DRW
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 40m
Airnorth
Deal found 22/2$826
Sat 21/306:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/311:00
DRW
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$829
Fri 6/314:45
TSV
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/314:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$833
Fri 6/306:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/311:00
DRW
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$846

Find 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 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$691

One-way from

$337

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$679

Good one-way deal

$420 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 25m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 45m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($120 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from Townsville to Darwin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 February 2026.
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TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 26/6

17:30-00:45

1 stop7h 45m

Darwin

Mon 29/6

14:35-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

$721

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 1/5

17:30-00:45

1 stop7h 45m

Darwin

Mon 18/5

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$772

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 16/3

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Wed 18/3

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

$781

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 1/5

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Mon 18/5

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$809

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 22/7

17:30-00:45

1 stop7h 45m

Darwin

Thu 23/7

14:35-22:30

1 stop7h 25m

$851

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sat 21/3

19:00-16:30

2 stops22h 00m

Darwin

Mon 23/3

15:55-09:10

1 stop16h 45m

$856

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Tue 10/3

20:55-13:35

1 stop17h 10m

Darwin

Fri 13/3

00:10-08:20

1 stop31h 40m

$962

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Thu 23/7

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

Darwin

Thu 23/7

19:20-08:20

1 stop12h 30m

$1,109

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 22/7

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

Darwin

Wed 22/7

01:35-13:50

2 stops11h 45m

$1,221

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 1/5

17:30-00:45

1 stop7h 45m

$337

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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Darwin

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Darwin (average of $326). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 25 February 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Townsville to Darwin by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 25 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

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
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

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 Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Townsville to Darwin flight route?

    Flights from Townsville to Darwin have been viewed 75 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 Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $386. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Airnorth and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $503 and $589, respectively. Virgin Australia is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Townsville to Darwin one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Townsville to Darwin are Airnorth ($248), Virgin Australia ($286), and Qantas Airways ($454).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Darwin?

    On average you can expect to pay $454 for a flight from Townsville to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $305 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Darwin) is currently priced at $691.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Darwin (average of $326). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 25 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$386Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirnorthCheapest$503Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$589Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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