Cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin from $356

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — DRW
8 May — 15 May1
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 8 April 2026.

Tue 21/408:50
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop10h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 25/419:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop12h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$677
Sun 26/410:15
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop14h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 27/419:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop12h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$714
Sun 19/406:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Thu 23/414:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/4$733
Sun 26/406:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 29/414:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/4$736
Fri 1/506:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/518:00
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$737
Sun 28/613:45
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop11h 30m
Virgin Australia
Wed 1/714:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/4$740
Thu 21/506:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Thu 28/514:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/4$747
Fri 8/506:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 15/514:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/4$758
Sat 11/406:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/419:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$768
Sun 26/406:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Tue 28/414:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/4$778

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 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$677

One-way from

$356

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$755
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 40m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 10m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Tue 21/4

21:05-18:00

2 stops21h 25m

Darwin

Sat 25/4

19:20-08:15

1 stop12h 25m

$716
Fastest return journey

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Thu 21/5

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

Darwin

Thu 28/5

14:35-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

$747

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sun 26/4

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

Darwin

Tue 28/4

14:35-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

$778

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sat 23/5

18:10-18:00

2 stops24h 20m

Darwin

Sat 30/5

18:00-19:45

1 stop25h 15m

$845

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Thu 21/5

21:30-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Darwin

Wed 27/5

00:40-20:45

2 stops19h 35m

$912

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sat 23/5

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

Darwin

Sat 30/5

18:00-19:45

1 stop25h 15m

$926

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 1/5

15:00-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Darwin

Tue 5/5

18:00-19:45

1 stop25h 15m

$989
Cheapest one-way

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sun 26/4

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

$356

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sun 24/5

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

$364

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 22/4

21:05-18:00

2 stops21h 25m

$409

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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 $311). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 8 April 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Townsville to Darwin by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

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 8 April 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.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

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

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

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

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

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

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  • How popular is this Townsville to Darwin flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Townsville to Darwin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Townsville to Darwin in 8h 10m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia 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 $510. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $585 and $599, respectively. Airnorth is currently priced 28% 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 ($252), Virgin Australia ($292), and Qantas Airways ($462).

  • 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 $311). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirnorthCheapest$510Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$585Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$599Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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