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November 5 - November 10

Cheapest

TSV - Darwin

$486

$465

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October 7 - November 3

TSV - Darwin

$571

$481

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October 20 - November 3

TSV - Darwin

$572

$481

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October 7 - October 27

TSV - Darwin

$570

$482

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October 20 - October 27

TSV - Darwin

$596

$482

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October 20 - November 12

TSV - Darwin

$567

$483

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October 16 - October 28

Best

TSV - Darwin

$573

$485

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November 10 - November 17

TSV - Darwin

$479

$486

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July 24 - July 27

Earliest

TSV - Darwin

$524

$488

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September 3 - September 11

TSV - Darwin

$599

$501

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Insights for flights from Townsville to Darwin

Fares for flights from Townsville to Darwin typically range from $346–$505, with a median price of $427. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 22% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Darwin? The most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of $206. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $271, followed by February at $405.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 15.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Townsville to Darwin takes approximately 10h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common connecting itineraries on this route.

The flight distance between Townsville and Darwin is 1,860 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Darwin

Regular price: $424 - $683

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

Regular prices for flights from Townsville to Darwin typically range from $424 to $683. The current lowest deal is $465 with QantasLink, for travel from November 5 to November 10.

now $465

Low $424

High $683

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Darwin

Flights from TSV to DRW are cheapest in January, with a median price of $206. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $638. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

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Flights from $206

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $638

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Direct flights from Townsville to Darwin

Airnorth

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Darwin

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$494

$532

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$490

$532

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$493

$532

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$493

$532

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$495

$532

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$493

$532

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$646 → $508

21%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$645 → $508

21%

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$645 → $508

21%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$646 → $509

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Darwin

Townsville - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Darwin are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $206

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Darwin, with a median price of $206.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 10m

The median flight time for this route is 10 hours and 10 minutes, typically with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 84.1% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airnorth offers direct flights

Airnorth is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for flights from Townsville to Darwin appear frequently, about 0.67 deals per day.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport offers direct flights to Darwin, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$465

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$465

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

RAAF Base Tindal can be a useful alternative as the closest regional airport to Darwin with direct road access.

📍 ~230 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1240

East Kimberley Regional (KNX)

Cheapest

East Kimberley Regional is a major regional hub for the East Kimberley region with reliable scheduled commercial services.

📍 ~500 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$851

Gove (GOV)

Gove offers alternative routes into the Northern Territory's remote areas, serving the Arnhem Land region.

📍 ~400 km from Darwin (reachable by 4WD with permits)

💸 Flights from ~$1034

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL)

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International is the nearest international airport to Darwin, providing a gateway to Southeast Asia.

📍 ~700 km from Darwin (requires international travel)

💸 Flights from ~$1072

Maningrida (MNG)

Maningrida is a regional alternative within the Northern Territory for local travel, though with limited options.

📍 ~250 km from Darwin (reachable by car, restricted in wet season)

💸 Flights from ~$1159

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Insights for flights from Townsville to Darwin

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Darwin

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Darwin

Direct flights from Townsville to Darwin

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Darwin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Darwin

Townsville - Darwin route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $206

Median flight time is 10h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airnorth offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Townsville main airports to depart from

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

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