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November 6 - November 11
TSV - Cairns
$198
$187
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November 1 - November 15
TSV - Cairns
$188
$196
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November 4 - November 13
TSV - Cairns
$192
$196
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November 4 - November 18
TSV - Cairns
$186
$196
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October 15 - October 19
TSV - Cairns
$333
$197
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October 26 - October 31
TSV - Cairns
$341
$197
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October 19 - October 24
TSV - Cairns
$338
$197
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November 3 - November 7
TSV - Cairns
$196
$197
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November 15 - November 26
TSV - Cairns
$185
$197
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November 26 - December 3
TSV - Cairns
$207
$197
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Insights for flights from Townsville to Cairns
How much is a round trip from Townsville to Cairns
Regular price: $167 - $351
Prices for flights from Townsville to Cairns are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Townsville to Cairns is between 167 USD and 351 USD. The current lowest deal is 187 USD with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 6-Nov 11.
now $187
Low $167
High $351
The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Cairns
Flights from TSV to CNS are cheapest in January, with a median price of $154. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $527. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $154
October
Flights from $527
Direct flights from Townsville to Cairns
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Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Cairns
Fri, Jun 19
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$311
$341
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$312
$342
One-way
Fri, Jun 26
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$277
$320
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$228
$319
One-way
Sun, Jul 5
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$216
$360
One-way
Tue, Jul 7
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
QantasLink
$212
$361
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Townsville to Cairns
Oct 26 - Oct 31
$341 → $197
42%
Oct 19 - Oct 24
$338 → $197
42%
Oct 15 - Oct 19
$333 → $197
41%
Oct 12 - Oct 16
$331 → $218
34%
Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Cairns
Townsville - Cairns route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with a median price of $201.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $154.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 1h 0m
Direct flights from Townsville to Cairns typically take 1h 0m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
63.7% of deals are direct
63.7% of deals for this route are direct, with QantasLink offering direct flights.
🏆 Airline highlight
QantasLink offers direct flights
QantasLink is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing 0.67 times per day.
Townsville main airports to depart from
Townsville (TSV)
Townsville Airport (TSV) is a good choice for flights from Townsville to Cairns.
📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$187
Cairns main airports to arrive at
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is the primary gateway for travelers flying from Townsville to Cairns.
📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$187
Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative
Whitsunday Coast (PPP)
Whitsunday Coast Airport is a useful alternative, especially if you plan to visit the Whitsunday region.
📍 ~410 km from Cairns (requires a long drive of approx. 7 hours)
💸 Flights from ~$307
Mackay (MKY)
Mackay Airport is an established regional hub offering stable commercial flights as an alternative arrival.
📍 ~600 km from Cairns (requires a very long drive)
💸 Flights from ~$197
Great Barrier Reef (HTI)
Great Barrier Reef Airport is an alternative for travelers already planning to visit the reef region.
📍 ~470 km from Cairns (requires ferry transfer from the mainland)
💸 Flights from ~$401
Mount Isa (ISA)
Mount Isa Airport serves as a primary connection for Western Queensland, useful if your final destination is in the outback.
📍 ~1000 km from Cairns (extremely remote with limited road access efficiency)
💸 Flights from ~$239
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