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

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

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 20m. Find deals

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

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $648. Find deals

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 48m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?

For as low as $530, Virgin Australia can have you in Townsville from Canberra in 4h 30m. 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 $480 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $605. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Canberra to Townsville at least 36 days early can save you up to 106% 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 $524 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 $525 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Townsville from Canberra. Prices for May average $596 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $461. 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

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

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.

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.

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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

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Townsville

Round-trip from	$530
One-way from	$275
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$624

Virgin Australia
2/11-7/12
2 total stops
9h 05m total
Canberra to Townsville

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Virgin Australia
23/9
1 total stop
6h 10m total
Canberra to Townsville

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Sun 2/1118:40CBR - TSV

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 7/1206:05TSV - CBR

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$530

Mon 22/906:20CBR - TSV

1 stop15h 25mVirgin Australia

Sun 28/906:05TSV - CBR

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$581

Sat 20/911:20CBR - TSV

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Sat 27/911:40TSV - CBR

1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$758

Mon 29/906:20CBR - TSV

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1021:00TSV - CBR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$956

Mon 22/908:20CBR - TSV

2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/906:05TSV - CBR

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,034

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Sun 2/1118:40CBR - TSV

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 7/1206:05TSV - CBR

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$530

Mon 29/906:20CBR - TSV

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1021:00TSV - CBR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$956

Sun 2/1110:40CBR - TSV

3 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1213:00TSV - CBR

2 stops8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,493

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Canberra to Townsville. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 20/911:20CBR - TSV

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Sat 27/911:40TSV - CBR

1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$758

Sat 20/912:40CBR - TSV

2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/908:45TSV - CBR

2 stops8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,417

Mon 22/906:20CBR - TSV

1 stop15h 25mVirgin Australia

Sun 28/906:05TSV - CBR

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$581

Mon 22/908:20CBR - TSV

2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/906:05TSV - CBR

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,034

Mon 29/906:20CBR - TSV

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1021:00TSV - CBR

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$956

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CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sun 2/11

18:40-22:10

1 stop4h 30m

Townsville

Sun 7/12

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

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CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Mon 29/9

06:20-08:20

1 stop26h 00m

Townsville

Fri 3/10

21:00-17:05

1 stop20h 05m

$956

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

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Canberra

Sun 2/11

10:40-22:10

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Townsville

Sun 7/12

13:00-22:10

2 stops8h 10m

$1,493

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 23/9

06:20-12:30

1 stop6h 10m

$275

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 23/9

12:40-08:10

3 stops19h 30m

$866

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

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.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

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

416 reviews

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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

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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.

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How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?
For as low as $530, Virgin Australia can have you in Townsville from Canberra in 4h 30m. 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 $480 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $605. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 19% 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, 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.

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