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Cheap flights from Darwin to Townsville from $374

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — TSV
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 June 2026.

Fri 31/701:30
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/815:10
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$693
Fri 31/701:30
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop9h 00m
Virgin Australia
Fri 14/806:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/6$719
Wed 2/914:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Sat 5/906:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/6$755
Sun 29/1114:20
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Thu 3/1206:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/6$791
Tue 11/801:15
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/806:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$817
Sun 2/814:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/821:30
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6$822
Wed 15/714:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/820:50
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$838
Fri 31/701:15
DRW
-
TSV
2 stops30h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 14/815:10
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/6$851
Sun 20/901:15
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/917:30
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6$853
Fri 28/814:35
DRW
-
TSV
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Mon 14/906:05
TSV
-
DRW
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/6$854

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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 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$693

One-way from

$374

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,146

Good round-trip deal

$631 or less

Good one-way deal

$696 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/7-14/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Darwin to Townsville
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 40m total
  • Darwin to Townsville
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 31/7

01:30-08:15

1 stop30h 15m

Townsville

Fri 14/8

15:10-00:20

1 stop9h 40m

$693

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 31/7

01:30-11:00

1 stop9h 00m

Townsville

Fri 14/8

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

$719
Fastest return journey

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Sun 29/11

14:20-21:45

1 stop6h 55m

Townsville

Thu 3/12

06:05-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

$791

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Sun 2/8

14:35-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

Townsville

Sun 9/8

21:30-00:20

1 stop27h 20m

$822

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Wed 15/7

14:35-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

Townsville

Sat 15/8

10:15-13:45

2 stops28h 00m

$855

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Mon 3/8

01:15-20:45

2 stops19h 00m

Townsville

Tue 11/8

06:05-13:45

1 stop8h 10m

$891

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Sun 2/8

01:15-13:50

2 stops12h 05m

Townsville

Mon 17/8

15:10-00:20

1 stop9h 40m

$902

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 23/7

14:35-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

Townsville

Mon 3/8

14:35-00:30

2 stops10h 25m

$972

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 31/7

01:15-08:15

2 stops30h 30m

Townsville

Fri 14/8

20:25-18:00

2 stops22h 05m

$995
Cheapest one-way

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 17/7

14:35-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

$376

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Townsville (average of $572). Flying from Darwin to Townsville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 24 June 2026.

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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 24 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia 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
462 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
462 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
462 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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

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 47 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 40m. 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 Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Townsville, with prices starting at $389. Another option worth looking into is Airnorth, starting at $517 round trip. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Townsville one-way?

    $209 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airnorth and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $225 and $495, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Townsville?

    The cheapest flight price from Darwin to Townsville is $623. On average you can expect to pay $976. The most popular route, (Darwin - Townsville), can usually be booked for $759.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Townsville (average of $572). Flying from Darwin to Townsville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 24 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$389Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirnorthCheapest$517Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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