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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 28m. Find deals

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

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $723. Find deals

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

Flights via Cairns (CNS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 03m. Find deals

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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 91% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Townsville on Cheapflights. Find deals

How popular is this Darwin to Townsville flight route?

The Darwin to Townsville flight path was viewed by 55 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Darwin to Townsville?

There are many flights that can get you from Darwin to Townsville in 6h 35m. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1859 km.

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

Flying on Airnorth is currently your cheapest option to Townsville, with prices starting at $545. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $590 and $1,116, respectively. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Townsville flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings 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 are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Townsville?

The cheapest flight price from Darwin to Townsville is $583. On average you can expect to pay $793. The most popular route, (Darwin - Townsville), can usually be booked for $599.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Townsville?

Qantas Airways, Airnorth and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Darwin to Townsville.

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

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Townsville. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Townsville from Darwin. Users have commonly found prices around $762 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $552. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Townsville?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Townsville.

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

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$329+ Flights from Darwin to Townsville

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Townsville

Round-trip from	$678
One-way from	$329
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$848
Good round-trip deal	$736 or less

Virgin Australia
30/9-4/10
2 total stops
14h 50m total
Darwin to Townsville

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Airnorth
27/10
Nonstop
2h 40m total
Darwin to Townsville

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($175 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Tue 30/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Sat 4/1006:05TSV - DRW

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$678

Mon 29/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$696

Mon 29/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1014:15TSV - DRW

1 stop23h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$699

Sat 27/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1014:15TSV - DRW

1 stop23h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$1,014

Sat 27/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,094

Mon 29/901:30DRW - TSV

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1006:05TSV - DRW

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,109

Mon 29/911:00DRW - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth

Mon 27/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth

Deal found 15/9$1,216

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Tue 30/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Sat 4/1006:05TSV - DRW

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$678

Mon 29/901:30DRW - TSV

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1006:05TSV - DRW

1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,109

Thu 25/906:15DRW - TSV

1 stop12h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 6/1014:45TSV - DRW

Nonstop2h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,095

Thu 25/906:00DRW - TSV

2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1013:00TSV - DRW

1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,922

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Wed 24/901:35DRW - TSV

2 stops10h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 6/1015:05TSV - DRW

1 stop5h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,639

Wed 24/901:35DRW - TSV

2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1008:45TSV - DRW

2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,826

One-way flights from Darwin to Townsville
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Mon 27/1011:00DRW - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth

Deal found 16/9$329

Tue 28/1014:20DRW - TSV

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$339

Mon 27/1001:05DRW - TSV

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$362

Mon 27/1014:20DRW - TSV

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$393

Sun 26/1001:05DRW - TSV

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$422

Tue 30/914:40DRW - TSV

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$533

Wed 1/1014:40DRW - TSV

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$561

Tue 30/901:30DRW - TSV

1 stop18h 45mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$648

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Depart

Return

Price

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Tue 30/9

14:40-21:45

1 stop6h 35m

Townsville

Sat 4/10

06:05-13:50

1 stop8h 15m

$678

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Mon 29/9

01:30-20:45

1 stop18h 45m

Townsville

Sat 4/10

06:05-13:50

1 stop8h 15m

$1,109

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 25/9

06:00-20:45

2 stops14h 15m

Townsville

Mon 6/10

13:00-19:55

1 stop7h 25m

$1,922

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 25/9

06:15-18:50

1 stop12h 05m

Townsville

Mon 6/10

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$2,095

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Tue 28/10

14:20-22:10

1 stop7h 20m

$339

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Mon 27/10

01:05-09:10

1 stop7h 35m

$362

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Mon 27/10

14:20-22:10

1 stop7h 20m

$393

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Sun 26/10

01:05-09:10

1 stop7h 35m

$422

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Tue 30/9

01:30-20:45

1 stop18h 45m

$648

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Wed 1/10

12:00-15:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$669

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

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

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

When flying from Darwin to Townsville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Darwin to Townsville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines 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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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.

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Darwin to Townsville flight route?
The Darwin to Townsville flight path was viewed by 55 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Townsville?
There are many flights that can get you from Darwin to Townsville in 6h 35m. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1859 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Townsville round-trip?
Flying on Airnorth is currently your cheapest option to Townsville, with prices starting at $545. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $590 and $1,116, respectively. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Townsville?
The cheapest flight price from Darwin to Townsville is $583. On average you can expect to pay $793. The most popular route, (Darwin - Townsville), can usually be booked for $599.
Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Townsville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Townsville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Townsville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Townsville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin 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 Darwin to Townsville?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Darwin 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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