How popular is this Cairns to Townsville flight route?

The Cairns to Townsville flight path was viewed by 190 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

How long is the flight from Cairns to Townsville?

A quick flight from Cairns to Townsville can take about 1h. Rex provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $278. Cairns and Townsville are separated by a distance of 283 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

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

Currently priced at $141, Rex will fly you from Cairns to Townsville and back. In addition to Rex, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $398. Rex is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Townsville

The most flights from CNS to TSV are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 Cairns to Townsville?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Townsville? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (Cairns - Townsville), is priced around $314.

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Townsville?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Townsville on time: Alliance Airlines (100%), Skytrans (91%), Qantas Airways (86%).

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

Saturday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 73%.

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

May can be a great time to fly to Townsville from Cairns with a flight ticket averaging about $433. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $135. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

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

If you book a flight from Cairns to Townsville, you will be flying from Cairns to Townsville. Flights to Townsville (TSV) from Cairns (CNS) take 0h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Cairns to Townsville per day from 2 airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Townsville?

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

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$224+ Cheap Flights from Cairns to Townsville

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Townsville

Round-trip from	$312
One-way from	$224
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$432
Good round-trip deal	$194 or less
Good one-way deal	$180 or less

Rex
9/10-12/10
Nonstop
2h 05m total
Cairns to Townsville

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Qantas Airways
24/10
Nonstop
0h 55m total
Cairns to Townsville

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 9/1016:10CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Sun 12/1010:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 15/9$312

Thu 11/1216:10CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Sun 14/1210:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 14/9$350

Tue 30/907:15CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1007:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$432

Thu 9/1006:00CNS - TSV

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1010:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$440

Wed 24/917:55CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 26/909:20TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$447

Fri 24/1008:00CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 26/1013:00TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$450

Fri 24/1018:00CNS - TSV

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1010:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$462

Wed 29/1006:00CNS - TSV

1 stop14h 15mJetstar

Wed 5/1120:55TSV - CNS

1 stop12h 25mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$491

Wed 29/1011:05CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1120:55TSV - CNS

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$534

Best flights from Cairns to Townsville
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Tue 28/1007:15CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Tue 4/1109:15TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 13/9$278

Tue 30/907:15CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1007:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$432

Wed 29/1011:05CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1115:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$450

Thu 9/1016:10CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Sun 12/1010:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 15/9$312

Thu 9/1016:10CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Sun 19/1010:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 13/9$314

Thu 11/1216:10CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Sun 14/1210:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 12/9$350

Thu 9/1006:00CNS - TSV

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1010:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$440

Fri 24/1008:00CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 26/1013:00TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$450

Mon 2/308:00CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 6/307:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$450

Direct flights from Cairns to Townsville
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Thu 9/1016:10CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Sun 12/1010:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 15/9$312

Thu 11/1216:10CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mRex

Sun 14/1210:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 05mRex

Deal found 14/9$350

Tue 30/907:15CNS - TSV

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1007:05TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$432

Wed 24/917:55CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 26/909:20TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$447

Fri 24/1008:00CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 26/1013:00TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$450

Last-minute flights from Cairns to Townsville
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Wed 24/917:55CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 26/909:20TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$447

Wed 24/913:50CNS - TSV

1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/917:25TSV - CNS

Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$659

One-way flights from Cairns to Townsville
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Fri 24/1008:00CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$224

Thu 18/908:00CNS - TSV

Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$225

Fri 24/1017:45CNS - TSV

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$269

Fri 24/1017:45CNS - TSV

2 stops19h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$392

Thu 18/906:45CNS - TSV

1 stop26h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$482

Thu 18/910:15CNS - TSV

2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$710

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CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 28/10

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Tue 4/11

09:15-10:20

Nonstop1h 05m

$278

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 9/10

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 12/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$312

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 9/10

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 19/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$314

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 11/12

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 14/12

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$350

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 30/9

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sat 4/10

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$432

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 9/10

06:00-20:45

1 stop14h 45m

Townsville

Sun 12/10

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$440

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 29/10

11:05-12:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Wed 5/11

15:05-16:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$450

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Fri 24/10

08:00-08:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Sun 26/10

13:00-14:00

Nonstop1h 00m

$450

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 2/3

08:00-09:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Fri 6/3

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$450

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Fri 24/10

08:00-08:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$224

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Cairns 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 CNS to TSV?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Townsville is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Townsville, such as Rex and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Rex

9.4

Wonderful

27 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex

9.4

Wonderful

27 reviews

Rex

9.4

Wonderful

27 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Rex

9.4

Wonderful

27 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Cairns to Townsville?
If you book a flight from Cairns to Townsville, you will be flying from Cairns to Townsville. Flights to Townsville (TSV) from Cairns (CNS) take 0h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Cairns to Townsville per day from 2 airlines.
How popular is this Cairns to Townsville flight route?
The Cairns to Townsville flight path was viewed by 190 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 Cairns to Townsville?
A quick flight from Cairns to Townsville can take about 1h. Rex provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $278. Cairns and Townsville are separated by a distance of 283 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Townsville round-trip?
Currently priced at $141, Rex will fly you from Cairns to Townsville and back. In addition to Rex, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $398. Rex is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Townsville?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Townsville on time: Alliance Airlines (100%), Skytrans (91%), Qantas Airways (86%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Townsville?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Townsville? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (Cairns - Townsville), is priced around $314.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Townsville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Townsville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Townsville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Townsville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns 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 Cairns to Townsville?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Cairns 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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Rex	Cheapest$141	Average$281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Rex flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$398	Average$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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