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Cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin from $342

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — DRW
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$658

One-way from

$342

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$670

Good one-way deal

$300 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 29/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 55m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Townsville to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Thu 29/106:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/114:20DRW - TSV
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/1$658
Wed 4/206:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/214:20DRW - TSV
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$676
Fri 6/206:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 13/214:20DRW - TSV
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/1$694
Sun 22/219:00TSV - DRW
1 stop21h 35mJetstar
Sun 1/315:55DRW - TSV
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$706
Thu 29/106:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/115:55DRW - TSV
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$725
Sun 1/206:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/214:20DRW - TSV
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$728
Fri 20/206:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/200:10DRW - TSV
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$740
Thu 22/106:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/115:55DRW - TSV
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$743
Sun 22/206:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/316:50DRW - TSV
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$801
Mon 8/614:45TSV - DRW
Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth
Wed 24/612:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth
Deal found 8/1$809

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Depart

Return

Price

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Thu 29/1

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Fri 30/1

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

$658

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 23/1

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Mon 26/1

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

$672

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Wed 4/2

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Wed 11/2

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

$676

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 20/2

08:55-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

Darwin

Fri 27/2

15:55-09:10

1 stop16h 45m

$716

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Sun 1/2

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Wed 4/2

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

$724

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 20/2

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Tue 24/2

00:10-08:20

1 stop31h 40m

$740

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Thu 22/1

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Mon 26/1

15:55-09:10

1 stop16h 45m

$743

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 2/2

14:15-13:35

1 stop23h 50m

Darwin

Fri 13/2

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

$763

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Thu 29/1

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Darwin

Fri 30/1

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$795

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 20/2

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Fri 27/2

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$798

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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 $343). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $701). 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 9 January 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Townsville to Darwin by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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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 9 January 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
430 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

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 77 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 Virgin Australia or Jetstar 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 $406. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Airnorth and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $530 and $621, respectively. Virgin Australia is currently priced 41% 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 ($245), Virgin Australia ($301), and Qantas Airways ($478).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Darwin?

    On average you can expect to pay $310 for a flight from Townsville to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $252 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Darwin) is currently priced at $658.

  • 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 $343). Flying from Townsville to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $701). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirnorthCheapest$530Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$585Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$642Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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