Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville from $310
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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — TSV
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Townsville are usually found in May or February, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Townsville
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 7 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.
Thu 20/1106:30CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/1114:15TSV - CBR
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$552
Thu 13/1112:20CBR - TSV
1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1117:15TSV - CBR
1 stop14h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$568
Sat 22/1106:30CBR - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1117:15TSV - CBR
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$569
Thu 20/1109:40CBR - TSV
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1120:55TSV - CBR
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$699
Sat 22/1112:20CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1120:55TSV - CBR
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$725
Thu 13/1112:20CBR - TSV
2 stops7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1114:15TSV - CBR
2 stops7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,149
Best flights from Canberra to Townsville
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Canberra to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Thu 20/1106:30CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/1114:15TSV - CBR
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$552
Thu 20/1109:40CBR - TSV
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1120:55TSV - CBR
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$699
Sat 22/1106:30CBR - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1117:15TSV - CBR
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$569
Sat 4/406:35CBR - TSV
1 stop14h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/409:00TSV - CBR
1 stop12h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$592
Sat 22/1112:20CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1120:55TSV - CBR
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$725
Last-minute flights from Canberra to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals from Canberra to Townsville. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 13/1112:20CBR - TSV
1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1117:15TSV - CBR
1 stop14h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$568
Thu 13/1112:20CBR - TSV
2 stops7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1114:15TSV - CBR
2 stops7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,149
Thu 20/1106:30CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/1114:15TSV - CBR
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$552
Thu 20/1109:40CBR - TSV
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1120:55TSV - CBR
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$699
Sat 22/1106:30CBR - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1117:15TSV - CBR
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$569
Sat 22/1112:20CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1120:55TSV - CBR
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$725
One-way flights from Canberra to Townsville
Search for one-way flight options from Canberra to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Sun 18/112:20CBR - TSV
1 stop10h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/11$310
Sun 18/119:05CBR - TSV
3 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$532
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Townsville that are best for you.
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Canberra
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Townsville
Route
Depart
Return
Price
CanberraTownsville
CBR - TSV
CBRTSV
Canberra
Thu 20/11
06:30-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
Townsville
Mon 24/11
14:15-23:15
1 stop8h 00m
$552
CanberraTownsville
CBR - TSV
CBRTSV
Canberra
Sat 22/11
06:30-10:55
1 stop5h 25m
Townsville
Wed 26/11
17:15-18:00
1 stop23h 45m
$569
CanberraTownsville
CBR - TSV
CBRTSV
Canberra
Sat 4/4
06:35-20:00
1 stop14h 25m
Townsville
Wed 8/4
09:00-21:45
1 stop12h 45m
$592
CanberraTownsville
CBR - TSV
CBRTSV
Canberra
Thu 20/11
09:40-16:30
1 stop7h 50m
Townsville
Mon 24/11
20:55-11:35
2 stops37h 40m
$699
CanberraTownsville
CBR - TSV
CBRTSV
Canberra
Sat 22/11
12:20-19:55
1 stop8h 35m
Townsville
Wed 26/11
20:55-10:50
2 stops12h 55m
$725
CanberraTownsville
CBR - TSV
CBRTSV
Canberra
Sun 18/1
12:20-22:10
1 stop10h 50m
$310
CanberraTownsville
CBR - TSV
CBRTSV
Canberra
Sun 18/1
19:05-15:50
3 stops21h 45m
$532
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Deals found on 7/11
Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Townsville
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Canberra to Townsville?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Canberra to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Canberra to Townsville is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canberra to Townsville?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Townsville (average of $472). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Canberra to Townsville?
Share of one-stop return flights from Canberra to Townsville chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Canberra to Townsville on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Canberra to Townsville?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Canberra to Townsville, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 34m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Canberra to Townsville?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Canberra to Townsville, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 34m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Canberra to Townsville?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Canberra to Townsville, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.
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 7 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways
from Canberra to Townsville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?
For as low as $552, Virgin Australia can have you in Townsville from Canberra in 8h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1799 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Townsville round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Canberra to Townsville is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $495 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $613. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to Townsville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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 Canberra to Townsville?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Townsville (average of $472). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Canberra. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 2025.
Explore flights to Townsville departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Canberra 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 7 November 2025.
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