Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Adelaide to Townsville flights typically cost between $561 and $685 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $527 on Multiple Airlines (30 Sept–7 Oct).

Question 1

How often are flights from Adelaide to Townsville delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 0% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Townsville flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $479.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.

Question 7

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Adelaide to Townsville flights typically cost between $561 and $685 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $527 on Multiple Airlines (30 Sept–7 Oct).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Townsville on Cheapflights.

Question 9

How popular is this Adelaide to Townsville flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Adelaide to Townsville was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Adelaide to Townsville in just under 9h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 20m. Adelaide and Townsville are separated by a distance of 1923 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, at $221, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Townsville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Townsville one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $215. Jetstar flights start at $226 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $272 one-way.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Townsville (average of $482). Flying from Adelaide to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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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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.

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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).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

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

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class 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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

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When you search for this flight from Adelaide to Townsville, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Adelaide to Townsville?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Adelaide to Townsville for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Adelaide to Townsville with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Adelaide to Townsville with no change fees.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Adelaide to Townsville become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$527
One-way from	$268
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$613

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$221	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$348	Average$553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$674	Average$939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Adelaide to Townsville from $268

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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 13 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Townsville flights typically cost between $561 and $685 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $527 on Multiple Airlines (30 Sept–7 Oct).

How often are flights from Adelaide to Townsville delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Townsville flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Townsville on Cheapflights.

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 $479.

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 10m.

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 26m.

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Adelaide to Townsville flights typically cost between $561 and $685 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $527 on Multiple Airlines (30 Sept–7 Oct).