What’s the fastest stopover option from Townsville to Darwin?

Flights via Cairns (CNS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 22m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Townsville to Darwin?

Flights via Cairns (CNS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Townsville to Darwin?

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of one-stop itineraries from Townsville to Darwin on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Townsville to Darwin?

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $786. Find deals

How popular is this Townsville to Darwin flight route?

Flights from Townsville to Darwin have been viewed 89 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 Airnorth 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 Airnorth is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $536. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $595 and $630, respectively. Airnorth is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Townsville to Darwin?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Townsville to Darwin flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Darwin?

On average you can expect to pay $576 for a flight from Townsville to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $293 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Darwin) is currently priced at $606.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Townsville to Darwin?

Consider Qantas Airways, Airnorth or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Townsville to Darwin.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Townsville to Darwin?

Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 58% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Townsville to Darwin?

To save up to 19% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 20 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Townsville to Darwin from $597 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $694 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Darwin?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Darwin from Townsville average $753. You can even find prices in February for less than $753, as users have found deals to Darwin from as low as $546. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Darwin from Townsville. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 23%.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Townsville to Darwin are usually found in February or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$711
One-way from	$249
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$800
Good round-trip deal	$652 or less
Good one-way deal	$395 or less

Jetstar
15/12-15/1
1 total stop
30h 40m total
Townsville to Darwin

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Airnorth
22/9
Nonstop
2h 50m total
Townsville to Darwin

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. 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 10 September 2025.

Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth

Mon 27/1011:00DRW - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth

Deal found 9/9$749

Fri 17/1018:50TSV - DRW

1 stop30h 00mJetstar

Sun 26/1000:10DRW - TSV

1 stop31h 40mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$773

Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1000:10DRW - TSV

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$782

Fri 12/906:05TSV - DRW

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Wed 17/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 7/9$874

Fri 17/1017:20TSV - DRW

2 stops26h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1014:20DRW - TSV

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$908

Fri 12/913:00TSV - DRW

1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/9$1,026

Sat 13/910:10TSV - DRW

2 stops15h 10mJetstar

Tue 16/901:30DRW - TSV

1 stop18h 45mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$1,027

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Mon 15/1214:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/115:55DRW - TSV

1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/9$711

Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth

Mon 27/1011:00DRW - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth

Deal found 9/9$749

Fri 17/1018:50TSV - DRW

1 stop30h 00mJetstar

Sun 26/1000:10DRW - TSV

1 stop31h 40mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$773

Fri 17/1017:20TSV - DRW

2 stops26h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1014:20DRW - TSV

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$908

Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1000:10DRW - TSV

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$782

Mon 15/1220:10TSV - DRW

1 stop20h 25mJetstar

Thu 15/115:55DRW - TSV

1 stop27h 50mJetstar

Deal found 7/9$840

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Townsville to Darwin. Data last updated 10 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/906:05TSV - DRW

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Wed 17/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 7/9$874

Fri 12/913:00TSV - DRW

1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/9$1,026

Sat 13/910:10TSV - DRW

2 stops15h 10mJetstar

Tue 16/901:30DRW - TSV

1 stop18h 45mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$1,027

Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth

Mon 27/1011:00DRW - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth

Deal found 9/9$749

Fri 17/1018:50TSV - DRW

1 stop30h 00mJetstar

Sun 26/1000:10DRW - TSV

1 stop31h 40mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$773

Fri 17/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1000:10DRW - TSV

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$782

Fri 17/1017:20TSV - DRW

2 stops26h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1014:20DRW - TSV

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$908

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TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 15/12

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Thu 15/1

15:55-20:15

1 stop27h 50m

$711

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 17/10

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Mon 27/10

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$749

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 17/10

18:50-00:20

1 stop30h 00m

Darwin

Sun 26/10

00:10-08:20

1 stop31h 40m

$773

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 17/10

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Darwin

Sun 26/10

00:10-08:20

1 stop31h 40m

$782

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 15/12

20:10-16:05

1 stop20h 25m

Darwin

Thu 15/1

15:55-20:15

1 stop27h 50m

$840

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Fri 17/10

17:20-19:35

2 stops26h 45m

Darwin

Mon 27/10

14:20-22:10

1 stop7h 20m

$908

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 22/9

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$249

TownsvilleDarwin

TSV - DRW

TSVDRW

Townsville

Mon 22/9

21:20-00:35

1 stop27h 45m

$524

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Townsville to Darwin?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Townsville to Darwin, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Townsville to Darwin by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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How popular is this Townsville to Darwin flight route?
Flights from Townsville to Darwin have been viewed 89 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 Airnorth 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 Airnorth is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $536. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $595 and $630, 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 $576 for a flight from Townsville to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $293 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Darwin) is currently priced at $606.
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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Airnorth	Cheapest$536	Average$743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airnorth flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$595	Average$712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$630	Average$1,176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Townsville to Darwin are usually found in February or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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