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August 12 - August 25

Cheapest

DRW - Townsville

$616

$505

Round trip

August 11 - August 14

DRW - Townsville

$686

$507

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August 20 - August 25

DRW - Townsville

$690

$507

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September 4 - September 7

Best

DRW - Townsville

$805

$508

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August 11 - August 12

DRW - Townsville

$687

$509

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September 16 - September 22

DRW - Townsville

$790

$522

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August 14 - August 17

DRW - Townsville

$689

$525

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December 25 - December 28

DRW - Townsville

$544

$525

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August 17 - August 19

DRW - Townsville

$692

$526

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August 7 - August 14

Earliest

DRW - Townsville

$669

$526

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Insights for flights from Darwin to Townsville

For cheap flights from Darwin to Townsville, fares typically range from $340–$535, with a median of $416. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 35% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating a moderate frequency of competitive offers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Townsville, you'll find that February stands out with a median fare of $337. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $373, and January presents a median of $392. These months generally provide more economical options for your travel.

A typical journey from Darwin to Townsville takes approximately 11h 15m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries connect at least once. Given the distance, this travel time is standard for routes requiring transfers.

The route from Darwin to Townsville covers a distance of 1860 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance often means that while direct flights are possible, many itineraries will include one or more stops to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Townsville

Regular price: $479 - $646

Prices for flights from Darwin to Townsville are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $479 to $646. The current lowest deal is $505 with QantasLink, for travel from August 12 to August 25.

now $505

Low $479

High $646

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Townsville is February, with a median price of $337. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $623. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $337

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $623

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Direct flights from Darwin to Townsville

Airnorth

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Townsville

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Townsville

Darwin (DRW) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$1,088

$532

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Townsville

Darwin (DRW) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$1,102

$533

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Townsville

Darwin (DRW) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$1,080

$533

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Townsville

Darwin (DRW) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$1,043

$533

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Townsville

Darwin (DRW) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$1,118

$557

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Townsville

Darwin (DRW) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$958

$623

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Darwin to Townsville

3 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 10

$1,135 → $557

51%

4 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 11

$1,134 → $557

51%

2 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 9

$1,129 → $557

51%

6 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 7

$1,102 → $533

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Townsville

Darwin - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Darwin to Townsville are near the typical level of $416.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Townsville, with a median price of $337.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 15m

The median flight time from Darwin to Townsville is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 80.3% of deals from Darwin to Townsville.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airnorth offers direct flights

Airnorth is an airline offering direct flights from Darwin to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Darwin to Townsville appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is a good option for flights from Darwin to Townsville, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$505

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Darwin to Townsville.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$505

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns (CNS) is a major international and domestic hub for North Queensland, offering more flights.

📍 ~300 km from Townsville (approximately 4-hour drive north)

💸 Flights from ~$365

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Whitsunday Coast (PPP) is the closest alternative with regular domestic jet services to major cities.

📍 ~200 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$426

Mackay (MKY)

Mackay (MKY) is a significant regional hub with reliable domestic capacity, serving southern routes.

📍 ~330 km from Townsville (significant driving distance)

💸 Flights from ~$430

Great Barrier Reef (HTI)

Great Barrier Reef (HTI) offers direct jet services to major East Coast cities.

📍 ~250 km from Townsville (located on an island requiring ferry transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$515

Emerald (EMD)

Emerald (EMD) is a regional alternative for travelers heading towards the Central Highlands.

📍 ~480 km from Townsville (extremely long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$569

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

40% AI deal score

$2,735

From DRW

Elite

Jun 22

Townsville, Australia

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$2,735

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Darwin to Townsville are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $381. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $451. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price is around $433. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $484, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $467.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Darwin to Townsville is considered to be $340 or less. The median price observed for this route was $416. Prices can go up, with 75% of fares being $535 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Darwin to Townsville are February, with a median price of $337, and April, with a median price of $373. January also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $392. The annual median price for this route is $416, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Insights for flights from Darwin to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Townsville

Direct flights from Darwin to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Townsville

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Darwin to Townsville

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Townsville

Darwin - Townsville route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 11h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airnorth offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Darwin main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

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