Cheap Flights from Townsville to Cairns
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August 6 - August 9
TSV - Cairns
A$308
A$357
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August 16 - August 23
TSV - Cairns
A$283
A$365
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August 18 - August 20
TSV - Cairns
A$298
A$368
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December 3 - December 22
TSV - Cairns
A$311
A$370
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August 20 - August 27
TSV - Cairns
A$280
A$384
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November 24 - November 29
TSV - Cairns
A$282
A$389
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September 22 - October 22
TSV - Cairns
A$309
A$389
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October 8 - October 22
TSV - Cairns
A$410
A$389
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September 29 - October 4
TSV - Cairns
A$344
A$389
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August 2 - August 16
TSV - Cairns
A$259
A$389
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Townsville to Cairns: Overview
Insights for flights from Townsville to Cairns
How much is a round trip from Townsville to Cairns
Regular price: A$246 - A$594
Prices for flights from Townsville to Cairns are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Townsville to Cairns is 246 AUD to 594 AUD. The current lowest deal is 357 AUD with Regional Express, for travel from Aug 6-Aug 9.
now A$357
Low A$246
High A$594
The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Cairns
The cheapest month to fly from TSV to CNS is March, with a median price of $122. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $539. Prices are generally lower from January to July.
March
Flights from A$122
December
Flights from A$539
Direct flights from Townsville to Cairns
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Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Cairns
Sun, Jul 12
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
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A$410
A$509
One-way
Sun, Jul 12
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
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A$356
A$512
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
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A$354
A$462
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
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A$354
A$509
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
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A$407
A$511
One-way
Thu, Jul 16
TSV - Cairns
Townsville (TSV) - Cairns (CNS)
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A$406
A$509
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Townsville to Cairns
Oct 27 - Oct 29
A$477 → A$388
19%
Oct 4 - Oct 6
A$456 → A$388
15%
Aug 19 - Aug 26
A$545 → A$489
10%
Aug 14 - Aug 21
A$545 → A$491
10%
Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Cairns
Townsville - Cairns route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Townsville to Cairns are above the typical level for this route.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in March for the cheapest prices.
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $122.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 1h 0m.
Direct flights from Townsville to Cairns typically take 1h 0m, while connecting flights average 11h 35m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Direct flights are a mixed option.
About 50.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.
🏆 Airline highlight
Regional Express offers direct flights.
Regional Express is an airline that offers direct flights from Townsville to Cairns.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently.
Deals for flights from Townsville to Cairns appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.
Townsville main airports to depart from
Townsville (TSV)
Townsville Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cairns.
📍 ~5 km from Townsville city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~A$357
Cairns main airports to arrive at
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Townsville, offering direct access to Cairns.
📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~A$357
Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative
Townsville (TSV)
Townsville (TSV) is a primary alternative, offering a balance of proximity and flight frequency to major hubs.
📍 ~300 km from Cairns (approximately 4-5 hours drive)
Whitsunday Coast (PPP)
Whitsunday Coast (PPP) offers reliable commercial jet services, serving as a regional gateway.
📍 ~600 km from Cairns (significant driving distance)
💸 Flights from ~A$476
Great Barrier Reef (HTI)
Great Barrier Reef (HTI) provides direct jet connections, but requires island transfers.
📍 ~650 km from Cairns (located on an island, requires ferry or flight transfer)
💸 Flights from ~A$601
Mackay (MKY)
Mackay (MKY) is a major regional airport with consistent commercial capacity and good connectivity.
📍 ~700 km from Cairns (very long drive, approximately 9 hours)
💸 Flights from ~A$463
Mount Isa (ISA)
Mount Isa (ISA) is the primary aviation hub for Western Queensland, offering business-class services.
📍 ~1000 km from Cairns (extremely far inland)
💸 Flights from ~A$488
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