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Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville from $249

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — TSV
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$533

One-way from

$249

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$670
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 13/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 30m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Townsville
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 17 October 2025.

Thu 13/1106:30CBR - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1108:55TSV - CBR
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/10$533
Fri 31/1006:30CBR - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 4/1117:15TSV - CBR
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/10$551

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CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 31/10

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Tue 4/11

17:15-23:15

1 stop5h 00m

$551

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sat 4/4

12:25-20:00

1 stop8h 35m

Townsville

Wed 8/4

06:05-21:45

1 stop15h 40m

$590

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Thu 13/11

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Mon 17/11

08:55-18:15

2 stops8h 20m

$701

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 5/11

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

$249

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sun 30/11

18:40-08:15

1 stop14h 35m

$289

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 5/11

10:40-08:20

2 stops22h 40m

$399

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 5/11

13:40-11:55

3 stops23h 15m

$899

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sun 30/11

09:30-18:20

3 stops9h 50m

$953

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Deals found on 15/10

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 10 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 $471). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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.

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 17 October 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
918 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canberra to Townsville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?

    For as low as $551, Virgin Australia can have you in Townsville from Canberra in 5h 25m. 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 $494 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $612. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

  • 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 $471). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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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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 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$494Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$612Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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