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Cheap flights from Cairns to Townsville from $164

CNS — TSV
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Townsville

Thu 24/916:10 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Sun 27/910:05 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 3/9$331
Tue 13/1007:15 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Tue 20/1009:15 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 3/9$348
Sun 6/908:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Tue 8/909:15 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 31/8$380
Tue 13/1007:15 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Tue 20/1021:10 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 29/8$412
Tue 15/907:15 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Sat 19/907:00 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 31/8$452
Fri 23/1009:00 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Sun 25/1010:05 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 30/8$454
Wed 16/911:00 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Sun 20/910:05 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 3/9$468
Mon 14/909:00 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Tue 15/909:15 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 31/8$469
Sun 6/908:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Tue 8/921:00 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 31/8$493

Find flight deals from Cairns to Townsville

Round-trip from

$331

One-way from

$164

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$449

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
Rex
  • Rex
  • 24/9-27/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cairns to Townsville
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 31/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Cairns to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 31/12

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 22/9

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 27/10

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$177
Fastest return journey

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 9/9

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$253

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 16/9

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$256

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 16/9

19:10-09:30

1 stop14h 20m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$291

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 9/9

15:35-08:15

1 stop16h 40m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 31/12

17:25-09:10

1 stop15h 45m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$326

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 22/9

06:45-21:45

2 stops15h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$348

CairnsTownsville

CNS Cairns - TSV Townsville

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 22/9

09:10-08:15

1 stop23h 05m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Townsville

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Townsville (average of $214). Flying from Cairns to Townsville in October is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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?

When flying from Cairns 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Townsville flights typically cost between $417 and $454 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $331 on Rex (24 Sept–27 Sept).

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
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
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Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.5

Boarding

9.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.5

Boarding

9.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
1,088 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
28 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.5

Boarding

9.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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 1h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 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 71 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 5h 15m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $493. Cairns and Townsville are separated by a distance of 283 km.

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

    Currently priced at $148, 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 $214. Rex is priced at 68% 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 (100%), Rex (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Townsville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Townsville? While on average our users pay $376, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $171. The most popular route (Cairns - Townsville), is priced around $349.

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Townsville (average of $214). Flying from Cairns to Townsville in October is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Townsville

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RexCheapest$148Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$214Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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