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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Brisbane to Townsville flights typically cost between $237 and $417 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $227 on Jetstar (11 Sept–15 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Brisbane to Townsville flights typically cost between $237 and $417 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $227 on Jetstar (11 Sept–15 Sept).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 Brisbane to Townsville flights?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

How often are flights from Brisbane to Townsville delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 16% of weekly flights between Brisbane and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

Question 6

How popular is this Brisbane to Townsville flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Brisbane to Townsville have been viewed 2,440 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to Townsville in 2h 05m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance between Brisbane and Townsville is about 1112 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, at $155, was found to be the cheapest airline from Brisbane to Townsville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $101. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Brisbane to Townsville for a low price.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Townsville (average of $248). Flying from Brisbane to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Townsville

Accepted Answer

The most flights from BNE to TSV are scheduled on a Thursday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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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 16

What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Brisbane to Townsville is generally $301, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Brisbane - Townsville), you can expect to pay $232 for that flight.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Brisbane to Townsville are Emirates (88%), Singapore Airlines (88%) and Virgin Australia (87%).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Brisbane to Townsville.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Brisbane to Townsville in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Brisbane to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Booking a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV) is your only option if you wish to fly from Brisbane to Townsville. On a typical day, there are 24 flights from Brisbane to Townsville, all of which are around 2h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Brisbane to Townsville.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane 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 24

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Brisbane to Townsville via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Brisbane to Townsville for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 26

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

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Brisbane to Townsville with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 27

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$227
One-way from	$119
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$328
Good round-trip deal	$252 or less
Good one-way deal	$206 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$155	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$193	Average$432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$268	Average$585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Townsville?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Brisbane to Townsville in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Brisbane to Townsville flights typically cost between $237 and $417 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $227 on Jetstar (11 Sept–15 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Townsville

The most flights from BNE to TSV are scheduled on a Thursday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from Brisbane to Townsville delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Brisbane and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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Brisbane to Townsville flights typically cost between $237 and $417 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $227 on Jetstar (11 Sept–15 Sept).