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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Townsville on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Townsville flights?

Over the past year, Alliance Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed. Find deals

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 31m. Find deals

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 08m. Find deals

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

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $587.

How popular is this Adelaide to Townsville flight route?

This flight path from Adelaide to Townsville was viewed by 31 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

Virgin Australia can get you from Adelaide to Townsville in just under 7h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Adelaide and Townsville are separated by a distance of 1923 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Townsville round-trip?

Jetstar, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Townsville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Jetstar is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

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

When booking a flight from Adelaide to Townsville, you may want to consider flying on Virgin Australia, Jetstar or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

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

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$225+ Flights from Adelaide to Townsville

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Townsville are usually found in March or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Round-trip from	$494
One-way from	$225
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$591

Virgin Australia
21/11-23/11
2 total stops
13h 20m total
Adelaide to Townsville

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11/11
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12h 30m total
Adelaide to Townsville

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Fri 21/1106:10ADL - TSV

1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia

Sun 23/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$494

Wed 22/1012:50ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1011:45TSV - ADL

1 stop10h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/10$544

Fri 31/1021:40ADL - TSV

1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1114:15TSV - ADL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$556

Thu 30/1006:10ADL - TSV

1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 3/1114:15TSV - ADL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$619

Fri 31/1021:40ADL - TSV

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$639

Thu 30/1012:45ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1117:15TSV - ADL

2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$656

Wed 22/1008:50ADL - TSV

2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1011:45TSV - ADL

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$677

Sat 20/1218:55ADL - TSV

1 stop27h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/1211:40TSV - ADL

1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$699

Fri 31/1019:55ADL - TSV

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:40TSV - ADL

2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$724

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Fri 21/1106:10ADL - TSV

1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia

Sun 23/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$494

Thu 30/1012:45ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1117:15TSV - ADL

2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$656

Thu 22/106:10ADL - TSV

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 24/106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$494

Fri 31/1021:40ADL - TSV

1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1114:15TSV - ADL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$556

Wed 1/406:10ADL - TSV

1 stop16h 50mVirgin Australia

Sun 5/411:45TSV - ADL

1 stop10h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$567

Thu 30/1006:10ADL - TSV

1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 3/1114:15TSV - ADL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$619

Fri 31/1021:40ADL - TSV

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$639

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Wed 22/1012:50ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1011:45TSV - ADL

1 stop10h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/10$544

Wed 22/1008:50ADL - TSV

2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1011:45TSV - ADL

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$677

Thu 30/1006:10ADL - TSV

1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 3/1114:15TSV - ADL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$619

Thu 30/1012:45ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1117:15TSV - ADL

2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$656

Fri 31/1021:40ADL - TSV

1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1114:15TSV - ADL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$556

Fri 31/1021:40ADL - TSV

1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$639

Fri 31/1019:55ADL - TSV

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:40TSV - ADL

2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$724

Fri 21/1106:10ADL - TSV

1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia

Sun 23/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$494

One-way flights from Adelaide to Townsville
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Tue 11/1106:15ADL - TSV

1 stop12h 30mJetstar

Deal found 17/10$225

Wed 26/1106:15ADL - TSV

1 stop12h 30mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$243

Sat 15/1106:10ADL - TSV

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$248

Thu 25/1206:10ADL - TSV

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$254

Mon 5/106:10ADL - TSV

1 stop16h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$262

Sat 1/1106:10ADL - TSV

1 stop14h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$269

Sat 1/1117:20ADL - TSV

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$357

Sat 15/1109:15ADL - TSV

2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$359

Mon 5/118:20ADL - TSV

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$360

Sun 4/107:20ADL - TSV

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$373

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AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Fri 21/11

06:10-13:35

1 stop7h 55m

Townsville

Sun 23/11

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 25m

$494

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Thu 22/1

06:10-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

Townsville

Sat 24/1

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 25m

$494

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Fri 31/10

21:40-10:55

1 stop13h 45m

Townsville

Wed 5/11

14:15-22:30

1 stop7h 45m

$556

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 1/4

06:10-22:30

1 stop16h 50m

Townsville

Sun 5/4

11:45-22:05

1 stop10h 50m

$567

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Thu 30/10

06:10-13:35

1 stop7h 55m

Townsville

Mon 3/11

14:15-22:30

1 stop7h 45m

$619

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Fri 31/10

21:40-08:15

1 stop11h 05m

Townsville

Tue 4/11

06:05-22:30

1 stop15h 55m

$639

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Thu 30/10

12:45-21:45

1 stop9h 30m

Townsville

Mon 3/11

17:15-08:30

2 stops14h 45m

$656

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Tue 11/11

06:15-18:15

1 stop12h 30m

$225

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Sat 15/11

06:10-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

$248

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 15/4

09:20-16:35

1 stop6h 45m

$248

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

The price you pay for your flight from Adelaide to Townsville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Townsville (average of $391). Flying from Adelaide to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 ADL to TSV?

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Townsville in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Adelaide to Townsville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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

421 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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

918 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

475 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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 Adelaide to Townsville flight route?
This flight path from Adelaide to Townsville was viewed by 31 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Townsville?
Virgin Australia can get you from Adelaide to Townsville in just under 7h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Adelaide and Townsville are separated by a distance of 1923 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Townsville round-trip?
Jetstar, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Townsville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Jetstar is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Townsville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Townsville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Townsville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Townsville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Townsville 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 Adelaide to Townsville?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Townsville (average of $391). Flying from Adelaide to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$433	Average$788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$496	Average$615	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

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