Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Canberra to Townsville?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 55m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Canberra to Townsville?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 43m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Canberra to Townsville?

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Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $666. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Canberra to Townsville?

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Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 98% of one-stop itineraries from Canberra to Townsville on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?

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For as low as $544, Jetstar 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.

Question 6

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Canberra to Townsville is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $492 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $611. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Canberra to Townsville?

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The best time to book flights from Canberra to Townsville is 35 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Canberra 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Canberra to Townsville?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Townsville flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Canberra to Townsville?

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Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 15% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Townsville?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Canberra to Townsville at least 36 days early can save you up to 43% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 36 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Canberra to Townsville for as little as $536 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $669 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Townsville?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Townsville from Canberra. Prices for May average $610 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $472. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a May flight can save you 18% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CBR to TSV?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Canberra to Townsville is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Townsville?

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Canberra to Townsville?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Canberra to Townsville flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Canberra to Townsville?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Townsville from Canberra by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Canberra to Townsville with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Canberra to Townsville, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Canberra to Townsville become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Canberra to Townsville flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$472
One-way from	$272
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$623

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$492	Average$590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$611	Average$811	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Townsville are usually found in May or February, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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