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Cheap flights from Darwin to Townsville from $525

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — TSV
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$525

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$846

Good round-trip deal

$621 or less

Good one-way deal

$743 or less
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 8/10-15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Darwin to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($331 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($53 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 30 April 2025.

Wed 8/1012:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mAirnorth
Wed 15/1015:45TSV - DRW
Nonstop2h 50mAirnorth
Deal found 29/4$525
Mon 16/611:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/617:25TSV - DRW
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$614
Sun 15/601:30DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 22/617:25TSV - DRW
1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$650
Sun 15/601:20DRW - TSV
2 stops18h 20mJetstar
Sun 22/621:00TSV - DRW
2 stops28h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$1,176
Wed 20/812:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 29/807:05TSV - DRW
1 stop5h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,190

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to Townsville that are best for you.

Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

Townsville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Wed 8/10

12:00-15:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Wed 15/10

15:45-18:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$525

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Mon 16/6

11:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Sun 22/6

17:25-00:45

1 stop7h 50m

$614

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Sun 15/6

01:30-11:05

1 stop9h 05m

Townsville

Sun 22/6

17:25-00:45

1 stop7h 50m

$650

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Sun 15/6

01:20-20:10

2 stops18h 20m

Townsville

Sun 22/6

21:00-00:30

2 stops28h 00m

$1,176

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Wed 20/8

12:00-15:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Thu 28/8

07:05-12:05

1 stop5h 30m

$1,190

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Deals found on 29/4

Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Townsville

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

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 2% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
439 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to Townsville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 $525. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Jetstar, with the lowest prices starting at $650 and $1,176, respectively. These flights start at 36% 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 $466. On average you can expect to pay $695. The most popular route, (Darwin - Townsville), can usually be booked for $525.

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Darwin to Townsville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Darwin 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirnorthCheapest$574Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$600Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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