What percentage of Townsville to Brisbane flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 50.2% of flights from Townsville to Brisbane were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop journeys, this indicates a good chance of finding a direct option. When connecting flights were taken, they typically involved one stopover. This suggests that while direct flights are common, connecting options are also readily available.

What's the flight time from Townsville to Brisbane?

The median direct flight time from Townsville to Brisbane is approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. This covers a distance of 1112 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 12 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should consider the substantial difference in travel time between direct and connecting options when planning their journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Townsville to Brisbane have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable fares when planning their trips. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a reliable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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Townsville to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Flights from Townsville to Brisbane typically range from $367–$631, with a median of $467. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for cheap flights from Townsville to Brisbane if you monitor prices.

For travelers seeking the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane, April stands out with a median fare of just $157. Following April, June offers a median fare of $365, and January presents a median of $394, making these months generally more affordable.

A typical journey from Townsville to Brisbane takes about 1h 55m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1112 kilometers. For itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 14h 5m.

When flying from Townsville to Brisbane, 50.2% of recent fares were for non-stop flights, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, and the rest connect once. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Brisbane

Regular price: A$363 - A$518

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

The regular price range for this route is 363 AUD to 518 AUD. The current lowest deal is 191 AUD with Jetstar for travel from Oct 24-Oct 28.

now A$191

Low A$363

High A$518

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Brisbane is April, with a median price of $157. The most expensive month to fly is September, with a median price of $723. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$157

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$723

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Brisbane

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$563

A$358

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$687

A$378

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$692

A$378

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$689

A$417

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$670

A$431

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$660

A$378

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

A$499 → A$230

54%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

A$668 → A$399

40%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

A$515 → A$251

51%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

A$662 → A$399

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

Townsville - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Brisbane are above the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $157

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $157.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane typically take 1 hour and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

50.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 50.2% of recent flights on this route have been direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Townsville to Brisbane are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport (TSV) is a convenient departure point for flights to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$228

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Townsville, offering convenient access to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$230

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport can be a useful alternative due to its proximity to Brisbane via the M1 motorway.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$416

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the best time to book a flight from Townsville to Brisbane is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for flights was around $480. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to an average of $818. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a slightly higher average price of $558, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that one to two-month window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Townsville to Brisbane was considered to be $367 or less. The median price for this route was $467. Prices historically ranged up to $631 for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices around the $367 mark.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Brisbane, with a median price of $157. June also offered lower prices, with a median of $365. The annual median price for this route was $467, making April significantly more affordable. January, with a median price of $394, was among the more expensive months in the trailing 270 days.

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Townsville to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Brisbane

Regular price: A$363 - A$518

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

The regular price range for this route is 363 AUD to 518 AUD. The current lowest deal is 191 AUD with Jetstar for travel from Oct 24-Oct 28.

now A$191

Low A$363

High A$518

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$157

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$723

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Brisbane

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$563

A$358

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$687

A$378

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$692

A$378

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$689

A$417

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$670

A$431

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$660

A$378

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

A$499 → A$230

54%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

A$668 → A$399

40%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

A$515 → A$251

51%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

A$662 → A$399

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

Townsville - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Brisbane are above the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $157

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $157.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane typically take 1 hour and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

50.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 50.2% of recent flights on this route have been direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Townsville to Brisbane are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport (TSV) is a convenient departure point for flights to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$228

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Townsville, offering convenient access to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$230

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport can be a useful alternative due to its proximity to Brisbane via the M1 motorway.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$416

Brisbane, Australia

40% AI deal score

$703

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Cheap Flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Today’s best flight deals from Townsville to Brisbane

Townsville to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Brisbane

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

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

Townsville - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $157

Direct flights take 1h 55m

50.2% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Townsville main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Oct 24

Dec 15

Dec 12

Dec 11

Dec 10

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Dec 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

How far in advance should I book a flight from Townsville to Brisbane?

What's a cheap fare from Townsville to Brisbane?

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

What percentage of Townsville to Brisbane flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Townsville to Brisbane?

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

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More routes from Townsville

Flights to Brisbane from other cities

Townsville to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Brisbane

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

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

Townsville - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $157

Direct flights take 1h 55m

50.2% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Townsville main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Oct 24

Dec 15

Dec 12

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 12

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 12

Dec 11

Dec 15

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

How far in advance should I book a flight from Townsville to Brisbane?

What's a cheap fare from Townsville to Brisbane?

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