How many flights from Brisbane to Townsville are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 84.4% of flights from Brisbane to Townsville were non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, the typical number of stopovers is one. This indicates that direct flights are the predominant option for this route, offering a more convenient travel experience for most passengers.

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Townsville?

The typical direct flight from Brisbane to Townsville has a duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1112 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers seeking the quickest journey should prioritize direct flight options.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Brisbane to Townsville?

Historically, good prices on flights from Brisbane to Townsville are observed frequently. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find favorable pricing, making it a route where good value is regularly available.

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Brisbane to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Townsville

A typical journey from Brisbane to Townsville takes about 2h 5m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 1112 kilometers. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, you can expect a quick and direct travel experience.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Brisbane to Townsville, fares typically range from $132 to $342, with a median price of $168. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 20% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals appear regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Townsville? You'll find the lowest median fares in November, August, and September, all with a median price of $108. These months offer a significant saving compared to the overall median for the route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to set up price alerts to catch the best offers.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Townsville

Regular price: A$213 - A$401

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

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to Townsville is AUD213 to AUD401. The current lowest deal is AUD229 with Jetstar for travel from Oct 23-Oct 28.

now A$229

Low A$213

High A$401

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

Flights from Brisbane to Townsville are cheapest in September, with a median price of $108. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $286. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from A$108

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$286

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Townsville

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$263

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$251

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$251

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$224

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$230

A$233

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$263

A$233

One-way

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

1 night

Jan 30 - Jan 31

A$328 → A$240

27%

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

A$324 → A$239

26%

1 night

Jan 16 - Jan 17

A$312 → A$233

25%

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A$312 → A$233

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

Brisbane - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for BNE to TSV are above the typical level, with a median of $168.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November, August, or September for the lowest prices.

Historically, November, August, and September offer the lowest median prices at $108.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

The median direct flight time from Brisbane to Townsville is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84.4% of recent flights are direct.

Most flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flights on the Brisbane to Townsville route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Brisbane to Townsville appear frequently within 30 days.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary departure point for flights to Townsville.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$231

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$229

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

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

📍 ~340 km from Townsville (reachable by car, ~4 hours driving time)

💸 Flights from ~A$179

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

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From BNE

Elite

Oct 29

Townsville, Australia

47% AI deal score

$885

$721

Save $164

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Business Class

From BNE

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Dec 14

Townsville, Australia

47% AI deal score

$884

$721

Save $163

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Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Nov 10

Townsville, Australia

46% AI deal score

$832

$721

Save $111

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Nov 04

Townsville, Australia

46% AI deal score

$837

$721

Save $116

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Nov 07

Townsville, Australia

46% AI deal score

$837

$721

Save $116

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 10

Townsville, Australia

46% AI deal score

$855

$721

Save $134

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Nov 03

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$827

$721

Save $106

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Oct 25

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$825

$721

Save $104

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 08

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$821

$721

Save $100

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Nov 05

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$796

$721

Save $75

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Mar 11

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$805

$721

Save $84

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Nov 04

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$796

$721

Save $75

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the best prices for flights from Brisbane to Townsville are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $124. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 7-13 days out typically average $220, while those booked 0-6 days before departure average $387. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Brisbane to Townsville is considered to be $132 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $168. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $342 or less. Aiming for a price below $132 typically indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Brisbane to Townsville are November, August, and September, all with a median price of $108. This is notably lower than the annual median price of $168 for this route. While November also appears as the most expensive month in some observations, focusing on these months for booking can often lead to better value.

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Brisbane to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Townsville

Regular price: A$213 - A$401

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

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to Townsville is AUD213 to AUD401. The current lowest deal is AUD229 with Jetstar for travel from Oct 23-Oct 28.

now A$229

Low A$213

High A$401

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

September

Cheapest

Flights from A$108

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$286

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Townsville

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$263

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$251

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$251

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$224

A$233

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$230

A$233

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Townsville

Brisbane (BNE) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$263

A$233

One-way

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

1 night

Jan 30 - Jan 31

A$328 → A$240

27%

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

A$324 → A$239

26%

1 night

Jan 16 - Jan 17

A$312 → A$233

25%

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A$312 → A$233

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

Brisbane - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for BNE to TSV are above the typical level, with a median of $168.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November, August, or September for the lowest prices.

Historically, November, August, and September offer the lowest median prices at $108.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

The median direct flight time from Brisbane to Townsville is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84.4% of recent flights are direct.

Most flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flights on the Brisbane to Townsville route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Brisbane to Townsville appear frequently within 30 days.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary departure point for flights to Townsville.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$231

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$229

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

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

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$796

$721

Save $75

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Townsville

Today’s best flight deals from Brisbane to Townsville

Brisbane to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

Direct flights from Brisbane to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

Brisbane - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November, August, or September for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

84.4% of recent flights are direct.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Brisbane 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

Oct 29

Dec 14

Nov 10

Nov 04

Nov 07

Dec 10

Nov 03

Oct 25

Dec 08

Nov 05

Mar 11

Nov 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

When should I buy Brisbane to Townsville tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Brisbane to Townsville?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Townsville?

How many flights from Brisbane to Townsville are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Townsville?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Brisbane to Townsville?

Related routes

More routes from Brisbane

Flights to Townsville from other cities

Brisbane to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

Direct flights from Brisbane to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Townsville

Brisbane - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November, August, or September for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

84.4% of recent flights are direct.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Brisbane 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

Oct 29

Dec 14

Nov 10

Nov 04

Nov 07

Dec 10

Nov 03

Oct 25

Dec 08

Nov 05

Mar 11

Nov 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

When should I buy Brisbane to Townsville tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Brisbane to Townsville?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Townsville?