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 $573. Find deals

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 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 28m. 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 03m. Find deals

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?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Adelaide to Townsville in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 30m. Adelaide and Townsville are separated by a distance of 1923 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Jetstar, at $282, 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.

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

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

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 cheapest flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Townsville? While on average our users pay $557, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $290. The most popular route (Adelaide - Townsville), is priced around $455.

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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Townsville. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 29% by booking at least 56 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Adelaide to Townsville within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $568.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Townsville from Adelaide. Users have commonly found prices around $599 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $428. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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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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.

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

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Round-trip from	$463
One-way from	$248
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$571
Good round-trip deal	$719 or less
Good one-way deal	$291 or less

Jetstar
11/10-18/10
2 total stops
19h 00m total
Adelaide to Townsville

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Virgin Australia
15/11
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7h 40m 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 15 September 2025.

Sat 11/1012:15ADL - TSV

1 stop6h 25mJetstar

Sat 18/1018:50TSV - ADL

1 stop12h 35mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$463

Wed 29/1012:45ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 55mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop9h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$495

Thu 18/921:20ADL - TSV

1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/909:00TSV - ADL

1 stop12h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$523

Tue 23/1218:55ADL - TSV

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia

Tue 6/106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$555

Fri 3/1008:25ADL - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1020:00TSV - ADL

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$858

Sat 11/1011:30ADL - TSV

2 stops9h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 18/1006:05TSV - ADL

2 stops13h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$878

Thu 18/921:20ADL - TSV

1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/908:45TSV - ADL

2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$897

Mon 29/921:50ADL - TSV

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1021:00TSV - ADL

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$917

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Sat 11/1012:15ADL - TSV

1 stop6h 25mJetstar

Sat 18/1018:50TSV - ADL

1 stop12h 35mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$463

Wed 29/1012:45ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 55mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop9h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$495

Tue 23/1218:55ADL - TSV

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia

Tue 6/106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$555

Sat 14/210:10ADL - TSV

1 stop8h 35mJetstar

Tue 17/219:00TSV - ADL

1 stop14h 05mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$655

Sat 14/207:15ADL - TSV

2 stops13h 10mVirgin Australia

Tue 17/206:05TSV - ADL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$688

Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Townsville. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 18/921:20ADL - TSV

1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/909:00TSV - ADL

1 stop12h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$523

Thu 18/921:20ADL - TSV

1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/908:45TSV - ADL

2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$897

Mon 29/921:50ADL - TSV

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1021:00TSV - ADL

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$917

Fri 3/1008:25ADL - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1020:00TSV - ADL

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$858

Fri 3/1009:20ADL - TSV

1 stop11h 55mVirgin Australia

Mon 6/1006:05TSV - ADL

2 stops13h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$992

Sat 11/1012:15ADL - TSV

1 stop6h 25mJetstar

Sat 18/1018:50TSV - ADL

1 stop12h 35mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$463

Sat 11/1011:30ADL - TSV

2 stops9h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 18/1006:05TSV - ADL

2 stops13h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$878

Wed 29/1012:45ADL - TSV

1 stop9h 55mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/1106:05TSV - ADL

1 stop9h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$495

One-way flights from Adelaide to Townsville
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Sat 15/1112:45ADL - TSV

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$248

Wed 24/909:20ADL - TSV

1 stop11h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$269

Mon 24/1114:50ADL - TSV

2 stops7h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$368

Wed 24/908:25ADL - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$478

Wed 24/921:50ADL - TSV

3 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$694

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ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Sat 11/10

12:15-18:10

1 stop6h 25m

Townsville

Sat 18/10

18:50-07:55

1 stop12h 35m

$463

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 29/10

12:45-22:10

1 stop9h 55m

Townsville

Wed 5/11

06:05-16:20

1 stop9h 45m

$495

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Tue 23/12

18:55-08:15

1 stop13h 50m

Townsville

Tue 6/1

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 25m

$555

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Sat 14/2

10:10-18:15

1 stop8h 35m

Townsville

Tue 17/2

19:00-09:35

1 stop14h 05m

$655

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Sat 14/2

07:15-19:55

2 stops13h 10m

Townsville

Tue 17/2

06:05-12:00

1 stop5h 25m

$688

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Mon 24/11

06:10-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

$248

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Sat 15/11

12:45-19:55

1 stop7h 40m

$248

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 24/9

09:20-21:45

1 stop11h 55m

$269

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 24/9

08:25-11:35

Nonstop2h 40m

$478

AdelaideTownsville

ADL - TSV

ADLTSV

Adelaide

Wed 24/9

21:50-20:45

3 stops22h 25m

$694

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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, 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?

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 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

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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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.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 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.

Related info for your journey

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?
Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Adelaide to Townsville in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 30m. Adelaide and Townsville are separated by a distance of 1923 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Townsville round-trip?
Jetstar, at $282, 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.
What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Townsville?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Townsville? While on average our users pay $557, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $290. The most popular route (Adelaide - Townsville), is priced around $455.
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, 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$382	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$422	Average$769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$485	Average$600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

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