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Cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin from $411

TSV — DRW
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Darwin

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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Darwin

Wed 14/1015:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 21/1011:05 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 11/9$689
Wed 14/1021:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 20/1001:15 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 11/9$693
Wed 14/1021:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Wed 21/1011:05 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 11/9$701
Sun 11/1006:05 -
1 stop7h 40m
Mon 26/1019:05 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 8/9$735
Wed 28/1006:05 -
1 stop8h 00m
Thu 29/1019:05 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 8/9$760
Fri 18/1206:05 -
1 stop8h 00m
Wed 30/1214:20 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/9$789
Fri 2/1006:05 -
1 stop8h 10m
Tue 20/1014:05 -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 10/9$792
Fri 18/1211:40 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 29/1200:10 -
2 stops12h 55m
Deal found 10/9$809
Fri 18/1211:40 -
1 stop12h 55m
Thu 31/1200:10 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 10/9$824

Find flight deals from Townsville to Darwin

Round-trip from

$689

One-way from

$411

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$969

Good round-trip deal

$920 or less

Good one-way deal

$470 or less
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 14/10-21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 18/12

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$411

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 18/12

11:40-23:25

2 stops12h 15m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$441
Fastest return journey

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 18/12

11:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$471

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 14/10

21:00-00:20

1 stop27h 50m

Darwin

Tue 20/10

01:15-20:15

1 stop18h 30m

$693

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 14/10

21:00-00:20

1 stop27h 50m

Darwin

Wed 21/10

11:05-14:25

Nonstop2h 50m

$701

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 28/10

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Thu 29/10

19:05-09:10

1 stop13h 35m

$760

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 18/12

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Wed 30/12

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

$789

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 2/10

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

Darwin

Tue 20/10

14:05-21:45

1 stop7h 10m

$792

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sun 11/10

19:25-13:15

2 stops18h 20m

Darwin

Mon 26/10

19:05-09:10

1 stop13h 35m

$799

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV Townsville - DRW Darwin

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sun 11/10

06:05-13:15

1 stop7h 40m

Darwin

Fri 16/10

17:00-16:35

1 stop23h 05m

$883

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Darwin (average of $548). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,100). 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?

When flying from Townsville to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Townsville to Darwin flights typically cost between $880 and $1,047 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $689 on Airnorth (14 Oct–21 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

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
474 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,093 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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 popular is this Townsville to Darwin flight route?

    Flights from Townsville to Darwin have been viewed 48 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 8h. 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 Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $493. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Airnorth and Virgin Australia, with the lowest prices starting at $503 and $614, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 37% 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 ($236), Virgin Australia ($307), and Qantas Airways ($449).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Darwin?

    On average you can expect to pay $760 for a flight from Townsville to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $365 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Darwin) is currently priced at $689.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Darwin (average of $548). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,100). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$493Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$503Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$614Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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