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Cheap flights from Townsville to Queenstown

TSV — ZQN
20 8月 — 27 8月1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Queenstown (ZQN). 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 15 8月 2025.

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April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$931
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($283 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to Queenstown

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TSV to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 8月 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Townsville to Queenstown in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Townsville to Queenstown chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 95% of one-stop itineraries from Townsville to Queenstown on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Townsville to Queenstown, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $903.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Townsville to Queenstown, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 30m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Townsville to Queenstown, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 43m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 15 8月 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Townsville to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Townsville to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Townsville to Queenstown round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Townsville to Queenstown round-trip from $730. Virgin Australia is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Townsville to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Townsville to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Townsville to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Townsville to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Townsville to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Townsville to Queenstown 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 Queenstown?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Townsville to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 airline flying from Townsville to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Townsville to Queenstown. 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 15 8月 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$730Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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