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August 18 - August 25

Cheapest

Best

PER - Townsville

$450

$489

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August 21 - August 25

PER - Townsville

$460

$505

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September 2 - September 16

PER - Townsville

$404

$508

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July 22 - July 28

PER - Townsville

$450

$509

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August 19 - August 31

PER - Townsville

$422

$511

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July 20 - July 27

PER - Townsville

$450

$514

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September 7 - September 11

PER - Townsville

$450

$516

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September 11 - September 15

PER - Townsville

$450

$521

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July 17 - July 23

Earliest

PER - Townsville

$463

$523

Round trip

August 11 - August 17

PER - Townsville

$441

$525

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Insights for flights from Perth to Townsville

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Perth to Townsville, fares typically range from $565–$722, with a median of $593. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value might require careful timing. Deals are infrequent, suggesting that setting up a price alert could be beneficial to capture lower fares when they appear.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Perth to Townsville, January stands out with a median fare of $297. Following closely, February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $299. While still cheaper than the overall median, July presents a higher median fare of $521 compared to the early months of the year.

The journey from Perth to Townsville covers a distance of 3379 km, categorizing it as a medium-haul route. Given this distance, you should expect a significant travel time. Most itineraries for this route involve connections, rather than direct flights.

A typical journey from Perth to Townsville takes approximately 17h 10m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are no direct flights from Perth to Townsville, so all travel will involve at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Townsville

Regular price: $391 - $564

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

The regular price range for this route is between $391 and $564. The current lowest deal is $489 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 18 to Aug 25.

now $489

Low $391

High $564

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Townsville is January, with a median price of $297. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $800. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $297

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $800

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Direct flights from Perth to Townsville

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Last-minute flights going from Perth to Townsville

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Townsville

Perth (PER) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$665

$643

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Townsville

Perth (PER) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$659

$658

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Townsville

Perth (PER) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$664

$659

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Townsville

Perth (PER) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$654

$642

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Townsville

Perth (PER) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$658

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Townsville

Perth (PER) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$658

One-way

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

1 night

Jun 18 - Jun 19

$665 → $643

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$658 → $642

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$658 → $643

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$654 → $642

Popular Airports to fly from Perth to Townsville

Perth - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Perth to Townsville are below the typical level, with deals around $489.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Townsville, with a median price of $297.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 10m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Perth to Townsville is 17 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

All flights on this route typically include 2 or more stopovers, as direct flights are not available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers deals on this route

Jetstar has historically offered deals on flights from Perth to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Perth to Townsville are historically rare, appearing on average 0.07 times per day.

Perth main airports to depart from

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

Perth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from Perth city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$489

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is the primary gateway for flights to Townsville, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$490

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub for North Queensland, offering more flight options.

📍 ~300 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Whitsunday Coast is the closest alternative with regular domestic jet services to major Australian cities.

📍 ~200 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$487

Mackay (MKY)

Mackay is a significant regional hub providing reliable domestic capacity and alternative southern routes.

📍 ~290 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$528

Great Barrier Reef (HTI)

Great Barrier Reef Airport offers direct jet services to major East Coast cities, but requires a ferry.

📍 ~200 km from Townsville (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$508

Emerald (EMD)

Emerald is a regional alternative for travelers heading towards the Central Highlands, with limited options.

📍 ~400 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$603

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch a good offer.

Booking in advance is often recommended, but prices can fluctuate. Sometimes, last-minute deals appear, though this is less common for popular routes. Monitoring prices over time can help you decide the optimal booking period.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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