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Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville from $524

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — TSV
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 January 2026.

Thu 5/206:30
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Mon 9/214:15
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/1$524
Fri 20/206:30
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Wed 25/206:05
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/1$542
Fri 15/506:20
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Sun 17/506:05
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$598
Fri 20/215:30
CBR
-
TSV
2 stops41h 50m
Jetstar
Wed 25/209:45
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop6h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1$693
Fri 30/106:30
CBR
-
TSV
1 stop11h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 1/211:40
TSV
-
CBR
1 stop20h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$788
Thu 5/217:40
CBR
-
TSV
2 stops15h 40m
Jetstar
Mon 9/208:55
TSV
-
CBR
2 stops25h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/1$902
Fri 15/512:40
CBR
-
TSV
2 stops8h 05m
Jetstar
Sun 17/521:05
TSV
-
CBR
2 stops17h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/1$948

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$524

One-way from

$246

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$518
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 25m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 22 January 2026.
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Canberra

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Townsville

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Return

Price

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Thu 5/2

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Mon 9/2

14:15-23:15

1 stop8h 00m

$524

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 20/2

06:30-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Townsville

Wed 25/2

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

$542

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 15/5

06:20-11:00

1 stop4h 40m

Townsville

Sun 17/5

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$598

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 20/2

15:30-08:20

2 stops41h 50m

Townsville

Wed 25/2

09:45-17:00

1 stop6h 15m

$693

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Thu 5/2

17:40-08:20

2 stops15h 40m

Townsville

Mon 9/2

08:55-11:35

2 stops25h 40m

$902

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 15/5

12:40-20:45

2 stops8h 05m

Townsville

Sun 17/5

21:05-14:25

2 stops17h 20m

$948

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 20/2

07:05-13:35

2 stops7h 30m

Townsville

Wed 25/2

15:05-23:15

2 stops7h 10m

$1,045

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Deals found on 21/1

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 16 January 2026.

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 $453). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 22 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia 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
430 reviews
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Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

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 $524, Virgin Australia can have you in Townsville from Canberra in 5h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1799 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $476 on this airline. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 16% 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Townsville?

    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 $453). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 airline flying from Canberra to Townsville

Discover the top airline 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 22 January 2026.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$476Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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