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Cheap flights from Cairns to Townsville from $148

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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — TSV
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville (TSV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$301

One-way from

$148

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$445

Good round-trip deal

$444 or less

Good one-way deal

$225 or less
Rex
  • Rex
  • 14/8-17/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cairns to Townsville
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Rex
  • Rex
  • 16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Cairns to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 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 July 2025.

Thu 14/816:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Sun 17/810:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 15/7$301
Mon 18/817:55CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/810:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$399
Fri 18/706:45CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 19/709:20TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$451
Tue 5/806:00CNS - TSV
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Thu 7/821:00TSV - CNS
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$633
Thu 11/1209:15CNS - TSV
1 stop23h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1206:05TSV - CNS
1 stop17h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/7$740

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Townsville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Townsville that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Townsville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 14/8

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 17/8

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$301

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Mon 18/8

17:55-18:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Sun 24/8

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$399

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 30/7

10:55-11:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Townsville

Sat 2/8

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$451

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 5/8

06:00-20:45

1 stop14h 45m

Townsville

Thu 7/8

21:00-09:45

1 stop12h 45m

$633

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Thu 11/12

09:15-08:15

1 stop23h 00m

Townsville

Sun 14/12

06:05-23:05

1 stop17h 00m

$740

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 16/12

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

$148

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Fri 25/7

08:00-08:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$225

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sat 16/8

19:00-09:30

1 stop14h 30m

$284

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:15-08:15

1 stop23h 00m

$347

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sat 16/8

06:45-19:30

2 stops12h 45m

$367

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Deals found on 13/7

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, 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 July 2025.

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 7% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Townsville

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Townsville. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 July 2025.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Townsville. Reviews last updated 16 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Townsville, such as Rex, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

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
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

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
877 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

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
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
457 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

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

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  • 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 9 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 181 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $301, Rex will fly you from Cairns to Townsville and back. In addition to Rex, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Jetstar - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $451 and $633, respectively. Rex is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cairns to Townsville are Rex ($148), Qantas Airways ($225), and Jetstar ($284).

  • 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: Qantas Airways (84%), Air New Zealand (84%), Rex (17%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Townsville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Townsville? While on average our users pay $357, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Cairns - Townsville), is priced around $301.

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Townsville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Townsville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$144Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$405Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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