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Cheap flights from Townsville to South Island

TSV — CHC
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Townsville to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,322
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($368 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to South Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Townsville to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Townsville to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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 South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Townsville to South Island?

    Townsville (TSV) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Townsville to South Island. It is only a 4.5 km journey to Townsville (TSV) from Townsville’s city centre.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Townsville to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Townsville to South Island 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 South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Townsville to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Townsville to South Island. 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$589Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$718Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$808Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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