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Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville from $488

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — TSV
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 16 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$488

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$717
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 35m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($109 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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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 July 2025.

Tue 19/812:40CBR - TSV
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Fri 22/821:00TSV - CBR
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$488
Sat 30/806:20CBR - TSV
1 stop13h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 6/906:05TSV - CBR
1 stop13h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/7$555
Fri 15/819:10CBR - TSV
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/821:20TSV - CBR
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$690
Fri 29/810:55CBR - TSV
2 stops8h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 5/906:00TSV - CBR
2 stops7h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,194

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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 16 July 2025.
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Canberra

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Townsville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 19/8

12:40-20:10

1 stop7h 30m

Townsville

Fri 22/8

21:00-12:05

1 stop15h 05m

$488

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sat 30/8

06:20-19:30

1 stop13h 10m

Townsville

Sat 6/9

06:05-19:40

1 stop13h 35m

$555

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 15/8

19:10-23:45

1 stop4h 35m

Townsville

Fri 22/8

21:20-12:05

2 stops14h 45m

$690

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 29/8

10:55-19:45

2 stops8h 50m

Townsville

Fri 5/9

06:00-13:10

2 stops7h 10m

$1,194

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/7

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Townsville

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

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 11 July 2025.

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

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 16 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
457 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Canberra to Townsville is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $488 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $573 and $1,194 round-trip. Users have found that Jetstar 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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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 16 July 2025.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$490Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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