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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Townsville from $224

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — TSV
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Townsville are usually found in March or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Townsville (TSV). 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$495

One-way from

$224

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$561

Good round-trip deal

$818 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 10m total
  • Adelaide to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Adelaide to Townsville
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Townsville
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 29 August 2025.

Tue 16/917:15ADL - TSV
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Wed 17/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$495
Mon 15/906:25ADL - TSV
1 stop26h 35mJetstar
Wed 17/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$497
Tue 16/917:15ADL - TSV
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Tue 23/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$509
Mon 15/906:25ADL - TSV
1 stop26h 35mJetstar
Tue 23/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$510
Tue 16/917:15ADL - TSV
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Mon 22/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$512
Fri 10/1019:40ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Tue 14/1018:50TSV - ADL
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$513
Mon 15/906:25ADL - TSV
1 stop26h 35mJetstar
Mon 22/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$515
Fri 12/921:50ADL - TSV
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$518
Fri 10/1019:40ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Mon 27/1020:10TSV - ADL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$533
Fri 19/919:40ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Tue 23/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$535
Fri 19/919:40ADL - TSV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Mon 22/921:00TSV - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$538
Tue 7/1012:50ADL - TSV
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1018:50TSV - ADL
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$540

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Townsville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Townsville that are best for you.

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Adelaide

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Townsville

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Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Tue 16/9

17:15-09:30

1 stop15h 45m

Townsville

Wed 17/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$495

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Mon 15/9

06:25-09:30

1 stop26h 35m

Townsville

Wed 17/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$497

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Tue 16/9

17:15-09:30

1 stop15h 45m

Townsville

Tue 23/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$509

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 17/9

17:15-09:30

1 stop15h 45m

Townsville

Tue 23/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$509

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Mon 15/9

06:25-09:30

1 stop26h 35m

Townsville

Tue 23/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$510

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Mon 20/10

21:40-18:10

1 stop21h 00m

Townsville

Mon 27/10

20:10-09:35

1 stop12h 55m

$512

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 17/9

17:15-09:30

1 stop15h 45m

Townsville

Mon 22/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$512

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Tue 16/9

17:15-09:30

1 stop15h 45m

Townsville

Mon 22/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$512

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Fri 10/10

19:40-08:30

1 stop13h 20m

Townsville

Tue 14/10

18:50-07:55

1 stop12h 35m

$513

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Mon 15/9

06:25-09:30

1 stop26h 35m

Townsville

Mon 22/9

21:00-07:55

1 stop11h 25m

$515

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Townsville

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

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 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Adelaide to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Townsville in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. 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 Townsville. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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  • How popular is this Adelaide to Townsville flight route?

    This flight path from Adelaide to Townsville was viewed by 34 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?

    Jetstar can get you from Adelaide to Townsville in just under 15h 45m. 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 $390, 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 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Townsville? While on average our users pay $607, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $296. The most popular route (Adelaide - Townsville), is priced around $475.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Adelaide to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$390Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$431Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$494Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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