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Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville from $274

CBR — TSV
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Townsville

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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Townsville

Wed 14/1006:35 -
1 stop5h 25m
Sun 18/1006:05 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 17/9$546
Fri 23/1009:40 -
1 stop8h 05m
Sun 1/1106:05 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 21/9$547
Mon 26/1017:15 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 28/1017:15 -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 21/9$572
Tue 27/1012:20 -
1 stop10h 25m
Sat 31/1011:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 20/9$577
Sat 3/1011:20 -
1 stop8h 10m
Wed 7/1014:35 -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 17/9$687
Wed 14/1012:40 -
2 stops10h 05m
Sun 18/1006:05 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 17/9$721
Sat 24/1012:20 -
1 stop8h 10m
Fri 30/1014:15 -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 16/9$725
Fri 23/1012:40 -
2 stops10h 05m
Sun 1/1106:05 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 21/9$749

Find flight deals from Canberra to Townsville

Round-trip from

$546

One-way from

$274

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$707
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 00m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 19/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($17 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 September 2026
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CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 29/9

11:20-16:45

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$304

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Mon 28/12

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$317

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 14/10

06:35-11:00

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Sun 18/10

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

$546

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sat 24/10

06:35-11:00

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Fri 30/10

08:55-18:00

1 stop8h 05m

$547

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 23/10

09:40-16:45

1 stop8h 05m

Townsville

Sun 1/11

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

$547

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sat 26/9

11:20-19:30

1 stop8h 10m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$561

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 27/10

12:20-21:45

1 stop10h 25m

Townsville

Sat 31/10

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

$577

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Mon 26/10

14:35-21:45

2 stops8h 10m

Townsville

Wed 28/10

18:10-16:30

1 stop21h 20m

$751

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Mon 5/10

18:40-08:20

1 stop14h 40m

Townsville

Fri 9/10

11:40-17:50

1 stop5h 10m

$774

CanberraTownsville

CBR Canberra - TSV Townsville

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 30/9

07:30-18:55

2 stops11h 25m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$954

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Townsville

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Townsville (average of $511). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $707). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Canberra to Townsville?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Canberra to Townsville flights typically cost between $577 and $751 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $546 on Virgin Australia (14 Oct–18 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

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
476 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
476 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
476 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?

    For as low as $546, Virgin Australia can have you in Townsville from Canberra in 5h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1799 km.

  • 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 $498 on this airline. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 14% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Townsville (average of $511). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $707). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$498Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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