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Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €58 and round-trip from €118. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 14:55
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 15:55
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
        €118 €283
        57% off
        57% off
        €283 €118
      • CNS 18:00
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        €119 €283
        57% off
        57% off
        €283 €119
      • CNS 09:00
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        €119 €283
        57% off
        57% off
        €283 €119
      • CNS 18:00
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        €119
        57% off
        €283 €119
      • CNS 18:00
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 11:50
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        €125
        56% off
        €283 €125
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Sep 11 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Regional Express Airlines
        €214
        24% off
        €283 €214
      • CNS 06:45
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 07:40
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 13 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 18:35
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        €217
        23% off
        €283 €217
      • CNS 09:00
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 11 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 10:20
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        €232
        18% off
        €283 €232
      • CNS 07:15
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Sep 13 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        €238
        16% off
        €283 €238
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Sep 4 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Regional Express Airlines
        €240
        15% off
        €283 €240
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Regional Express Airlines
        €241
        15% off
        €283 €241
      • CNS 11:50
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        TSV 21:45
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
        TSV 11:50
        1h
        Nonstop
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        €251
        11% off
        €283 €251
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
        TSV 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 16:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        €58 €154
        62% off
        62% off
        €154 €58
      • CNS 19:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 20:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        €59 €154
        62% off
        62% off
        €154 €59
      • CNS 13:30
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 14:25
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
        €63 €154
        59% off
        59% off
        €154 €63
      • CNS 06:45
        55m
        Nonstop
        TSV 07:40
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        €65
        57% off
        €154 €65
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        €108
        30% off
        €154 €108
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Sep 18 | Regional Express Airlines
        €116
        25% off
        €154 €116
      • CNS 07:15
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Sep 20 | Regional Express Airlines
        €116
        25% off
        €154 €116
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Sep 11 | Regional Express Airlines
        €116
        25% off
        €154 €116
      • CNS 07:15
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Sep 13 | Regional Express Airlines
        €116
        25% off
        €154 €116
      • CNS 08:05
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Sep 4 | Regional Express Airlines
        €125
        19% off
        €154 €125
      • CNS 16:10
        1h
        Nonstop
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Sep 8 | Regional Express Airlines
        €129
        16% off
        €154 €129
      • CNS 06:00
        26h 15m
        1 stop
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €137
        11% off
        €154 €137
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, it is best to book in August, when average fares are €137. Try to avoid July, as fares peak at around €195.

€195
€166
€137
€108
  • €137
    Aug
  • €163
    Sep
  • €163
    Oct
  • €175
    Nov
  • €154
    Dec
  • €193
    Jan
  • €166
    Feb
  • €167
    Mar
  • €160
    Apr
  • €171
    May
  • €161
    Jun
  • €195
    Jul

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is Tuesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday, as fares are typically the highest.

€191
€171
€151
€131
  • €181
    Mon
  • €151
    Tue
  • €176
    Wed
  • €191
    Thu
  • €165
    Fri
  • €154
    Sat
  • €179
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is Qantas Airways (from €58) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From €58
Regional Express Airlines
From €116
Jetstar Airways
From €137
Virgin Australia
From €155
Air Niugini
From €527
Airnorth
From €1,421

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Cairns to Townsville to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF2349

    Cairns Airport

    09:00

    CNS

    55m

    09:55

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF2355

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    55m

    07:40

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  3. QF2357

    Cairns Airport

    14:55

    CNS

    55m

    15:50

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  4. QF2345

    Cairns Airport

    13:30

    CNS

    55m

    14:25

    TSV

    - M - W T F -
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  5. QF2359

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    55m

    20:05

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  6. QF2351

    Cairns Airport

    18:00

    CNS

    55m

    18:55

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  7. ZL5423

    Cairns Airport

    08:05

    CNS

    1h

    09:05

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  8. ZL5417

    Cairns Airport

    07:15

    CNS

    1h

    08:15

    TSV

    - M - - - - -
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  9. ZL5441

    Cairns Airport

    16:10

    CNS

    1h

    17:10

    TSV

    - - - W - - -
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  10. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ912

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:45

    SYD

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    09:30

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Townsville Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Townsville Airport (TSV) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 285.95 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €58
Cheapest return ticket price €118

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)?

    It takes around 57 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Townsville Airport (tsv).
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • Tickets cost around €149 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €162 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport at 06:45 and arrives in Townsville Airport at 07:45.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport at 18:45 and arrives in Townsville Airport at 19:45.
    • The distance from Townsville Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) is Palm Island Airport. The distance is around 58 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 370 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 19:10, with about 17 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport operates around 40 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Regional Express. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport takes about 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is €201. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average flight time of 43 minutes, and around 13 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Townsville Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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