What percentage of Townsville to Brisbane flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 65.3% of flights from Townsville to Brisbane were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can find a direct option, while connecting flights typically involve a single stop.

What's the flight time from Townsville to Brisbane?

The typical direct flight from Townsville to Brisbane has a median duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 25 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1112 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these duration differences 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 consistently observed to offer competitive fares. The pricing trends over a 30-day window indicate that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable deals for this destination.

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Townsville to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Fares for cheap flights from Townsville to Brisbane typically range from $234–$535, with a median price of $367. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that deals can be competitive.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane, you'll find that January stands out with a median fare of $153. Other cost-effective months include November and August, both showing a median fare of $165. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from Townsville to Brisbane takes about 1h 55m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to approximately 11h 0m.

The route from Townsville to Brisbane covers a distance of 1112 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Brisbane

Regular price: A$252 - A$440

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

The regular price range for flights from Townsville to Brisbane is between 252 AUD and 440 AUD. The current lowest deal is 230 AUD with Jetstar. This price is for travel from Sep 13-Sep 14.

now A$230

Low A$252

High A$440

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Brisbane is February, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $426. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$115

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$426

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Brisbane

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$390

A$268

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$472

A$311

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$443

A$275

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$411

A$289

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$388

A$231

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$340

A$231

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A$523 → A$265

49%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

A$418 → A$187

55%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

A$423 → A$193

54%

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

A$418 → A$191

54%

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 at $230.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 55m

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane typically take 1h 55m, while connecting flights average 11h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Approximately 65.3% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Townsville to Brisbane are historically frequent within a 30-day window.

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$206

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary gateway to Brisbane, offering convenient access for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$204

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is 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$370

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

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Oct 03

Brisbane, Australia

42% AI deal score

$777

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

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Oct 21

Brisbane, Australia

42% AI deal score

$777

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

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Oct 19

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Oct 23

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Jan 19

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Jan 18

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Jan 25

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Oct 21

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Jan 25

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Jan 25

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From TSV

Elite

Jan 30

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Townsville to Brisbane is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $289. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out saw average prices rise to $494, while booking 7-13 days in advance had an average price of $345. Prices also tended to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $419, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $467.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $234 or less for a flight from Townsville to Brisbane is considered a good price. The median price for this route was $367. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $535 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

Historically, January, November, and August have been among the cheapest months to fly from Townsville to Brisbane. In January, the median price was $153, while November and August both saw median prices of $165. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $367 for this route. This analysis is based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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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$252 - A$440

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

The regular price range for flights from Townsville to Brisbane is between 252 AUD and 440 AUD. The current lowest deal is 230 AUD with Jetstar. This price is for travel from Sep 13-Sep 14.

now A$230

Low A$252

High A$440

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Brisbane

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$115

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$426

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Brisbane

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$390

A$268

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$472

A$311

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$443

A$275

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$411

A$289

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$388

A$231

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Brisbane

Townsville (TSV) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$340

A$231

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A$523 → A$265

49%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

A$418 → A$187

55%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

A$423 → A$193

54%

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

A$418 → A$191

54%

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 at $230.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 55m

Direct flights from Townsville to Brisbane typically take 1h 55m, while connecting flights average 11h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Approximately 65.3% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Townsville to Brisbane are historically frequent within a 30-day window.

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$206

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary gateway to Brisbane, offering convenient access for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$204

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is 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$370

Brisbane, Australia

41% AI deal score

$669

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

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 55m

Direct flights are frequent

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

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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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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

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 55m

Direct flights are frequent

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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 03

Oct 21

Oct 19

Oct 23

Jan 19

Jan 18

Jan 25

Oct 21

Oct 20

Jan 25

Jan 25

Jan 30

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?