Are direct flights from Auckland to Townsville always the best option?

Direct flights can save time and reduce the chances of missed connections, offering a more convenient travel experience. However, flights with layovers are often more affordable. The best option depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Auckland to Townsville flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during the off-season are often less expensive than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Auckland to Townsville flights?

When booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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AKL - Townsville
68% AI deal score
NZ$841
NZ$933
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Auckland to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Townsville

For those planning cheap flights from Auckland to Townsville, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $289. December follows closely with a median of $314, and January also offers competitive pricing at a median of $317. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travelers.

Right now, fares for flights from Auckland to Townsville are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $316 to $619, with a median fare of $364. Currently, about 32% of recent fares are considered a good price, indicating some variability in available deals. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries from Auckland to Townsville involve at least one connection, as 0% of recent fares were for direct flights. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means travelers should expect to factor in layover time when planning their journey.

A typical journey from Auckland to Townsville, including connections, takes approximately 17h 25m. This duration reflects the connecting nature of most flights on this route, as direct options are not currently available. Travelers should plan accordingly for the extended travel time.

The distance between Auckland and Townsville is 3,362 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of air travel, often necessitating connections due to the lack of direct services.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Townsville

Regular price: NZ$731 - NZ$1,689

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Townsville is NZD731 to NZD1689. The current lowest deal is NZD931 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 9.

now NZ$931

Low NZ$731

High NZ$1,689

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Townsville is November, with a median price of $289. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $983. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$289

March

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$983

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Townsville

Jetstar

QantasLink

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Townsville

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

NZ$1,149

NZ$1,605

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

NZ$1,297

NZ$1,743

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

NZ$1,311

NZ$1,607

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

NZ$1,134

NZ$1,293

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

Air New Zealand

NZ$1,206

NZ$2,294

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

Air New Zealand

NZ$1,172

NZ$2,064

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

NZ$1,203 → NZ$1,001

17%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

NZ$964 → NZ$936

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

NZ$964 → NZ$936

2 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 21

NZ$988 → NZ$982

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Townsville

Auckland - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Townsville are above the typical level, with 32% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 25m

Flights from Auckland to Townsville typically involve 1 stopover, with a median duration of 17h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers the most deals

Jetstar provides the highest number of deals for connecting flights between Auckland and Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Auckland to Townsville appear regularly, offering frequent opportunities to book.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights from Auckland to Townsville.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$938

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$895

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Townsville, Australia

75% AI deal score

$2,102

$1,770

Save $332

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 25

Townsville, Australia

75% AI deal score

$2,180

$1,838

Save $342

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 28

Townsville, Australia

75% AI deal score

$2,220

$1,845

Save $375

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 17

Townsville, Australia

75% AI deal score

$2,211

$1,845

Save $366

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 14

Townsville, Australia

75% AI deal score

$2,294

$1,845

Save $449

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 16

Townsville, Australia

75% AI deal score

$2,191

$1,847

Save $344

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 02

Townsville, Australia

74% AI deal score

$2,028

$1,770

Save $258

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 02

Townsville, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,971

$1,770

Save $201

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 02

Townsville, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,973

$1,770

Save $203

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 02

Townsville, Australia

74% AI deal score

$2,069

$1,798

Save $271

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 28

Townsville, Australia

74% AI deal score

$2,141

$1,838

Save $303

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

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 also help you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different price points. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could be worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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Auckland to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Townsville

Regular price: NZ$731 - NZ$1,689

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Townsville is NZD731 to NZD1689. The current lowest deal is NZD931 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 9.

now NZ$931

Low NZ$731

High NZ$1,689

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Townsville

November

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$289

March

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$983

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Townsville

Jetstar

QantasLink

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Townsville

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

NZ$1,149

NZ$1,605

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

NZ$1,297

NZ$1,743

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

NZ$1,311

NZ$1,607

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

NZ$1,134

NZ$1,293

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

Air New Zealand

NZ$1,206

NZ$2,294

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Townsville

Auckland (AKL) - Townsville (TSV)

Air New Zealand

NZ$1,172

NZ$2,064

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

NZ$1,203 → NZ$1,001

17%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

NZ$964 → NZ$936

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

NZ$964 → NZ$936

2 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 21

NZ$988 → NZ$982

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Townsville

Auckland - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Townsville are above the typical level, with 32% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 25m

Flights from Auckland to Townsville typically involve 1 stopover, with a median duration of 17h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers the most deals

Jetstar provides the highest number of deals for connecting flights between Auckland and Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Auckland to Townsville appear regularly, offering frequent opportunities to book.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights from Auckland to Townsville.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$938

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$895

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub offering significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options.

Townsville, Australia

74% AI deal score

$2,141

$1,838

Save $303

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Townsville

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Townsville

Auckland to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Townsville

Direct flights from Auckland to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Townsville

Auckland - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 17h 25m

Connecting flights only

Jetstar offers the most deals

Deals appear regularly

Auckland main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Feb 24

Nov 02

Feb 25

Dec 28

Dec 17

Jan 14

Dec 16

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Jan 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Townsville?

When should I book flights from Auckland to Townsville?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Auckland to Townsville?

Are direct flights from Auckland to Townsville always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Auckland to Townsville flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Auckland to Townsville flights?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Townsville from other cities

Auckland to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Townsville

Direct flights from Auckland to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Townsville

Auckland - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 17h 25m

Connecting flights only

Jetstar offers the most deals

Deals appear regularly

Auckland main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Feb 24

Nov 02

Feb 25

Dec 28

Dec 17

Jan 14

Dec 16

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Jan 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Townsville?

When should I book flights from Auckland to Townsville?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Auckland to Townsville?