Cheap flights from Cairns to Townsville City

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Cheapest round-trip flights $250
Rex Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Townsville City is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight $125
Rex Nonstop 1 hr Sun, May 31
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Townsville City is currently $125
Last-minute weekend getaway $324
Rex Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Townsville City is currently $324
Cheapest business class flights $1,300
Virgin Australia 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Townsville City is currently $1,300
Fastest flight 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Townsville City takes 55 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Townsville City is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $245–315
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $285–355

Popular airlines from Cairns to Townsville City

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $371
    Typical price: $325–370
    30 weekly nonstop flights
    CNS - TSV Every day
    207 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - TSV Every day
  • Rex
    Nonstop
    from $272
    Typical price: $260–1,350
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    CNS - TSV Every Tue, Thu, Sun
    7 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - TSV Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
  • Virgin Australia
    from $443
    Typical price: $445–700
    119 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - TSV Every day
  • Jetstar
    54 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - TSV Every day
  • AIRNORTH
    from $1,501
    Typical price: $1,450–2,250
    3 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - TSV Every Wed, Thu, Sun

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Townsville City

  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 10 min 3 mi
  • Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
    Proserpine Australia 3 hr 6 min 141 mi
  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 4 hr 17 min 178 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Townsville City

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Townsville City are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $245 to $315.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Townsville City recently found on Google Flights was with Rex from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Rex from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $371, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Rex flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $272, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $443, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $1,501, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Townsville City starts at $250 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Sun, May 31.
55 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Townsville City.
Townsville has a tropical climate, with hot summers (Dec–Feb) and warm, dry winters (Jun–Sep). Wet season (Dec–Mar) has unpredictable rainfall with occasional severe thunderstorms. Marine stingers are generally present in Northern Queensland waters Oct–Jun and reach their peak during the summer and autumn months (Dec–May). Townsville has a number of stinger-netted beaches for safe swimming. A popular regional event is Full Moon Down Under, an outdoor music and arts festival staged monthly (most months) on Magnetic Island.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Townsville City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Townsville City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Townsville City.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 30 nonstop flights and 207 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Townsville City are:
  • Rex offers 3 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) .
  • Virgin Australia offers 119 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) .
  • Jetstar offers 54 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) .
  • AIRNORTH offers 3 connecting flights per week. AIRNORTH flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Townsville City.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Townsville City recently found on Google Flights was with Rex from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Rex from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $371, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Rex flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $272, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $443, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Cairns to Townsville City is $1,501, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
Qantas and Rex fly direct from Cairns to Townsville City.
  • There are 30 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Townsville City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Rex direct flights from Cairns to Townsville City per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Townsville City at price $324 is offered by Rex from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Qantas and Rex fly direct from Cairns to Townsville City.
  • There are 30 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Townsville City per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Rex direct flights from Cairns to Townsville City per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Cairns to Townsville City on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Townsville City start at $250 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with Rex.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Townsville City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Townsville City start at $1,300 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Townsville City start at $250 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Cairns to Townsville City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Townsville City starts at $324 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Rex.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Townsville City at price $324 is offered by Rex from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Townsville City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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