What percentage of Townsville to Darwin flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.8% of flights from Townsville to Darwin were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 1. This indicates that the majority of journeys on this route historically involve at least one layover. Travelers should anticipate a higher likelihood of connecting flights when planning their trip.

What's the flight time from Townsville to Darwin?

The typical direct flight time from Townsville to Darwin is approximately 3 hours 0 minutes, covering a distance of 1860 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extended to about 10 hours 5 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Townsville to Darwin?

Historically, flying with a layover from Townsville to Darwin has typically been more economical. Connecting flights had a median price of $413, while direct flights had a median price of $504. This represents a premium of approximately 22% for direct routes. Although direct flights accounted for about 15.9% of the options, choosing a connecting flight generally offered better value.

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Townsville to Darwin: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Darwin

For flights from Townsville to Darwin, fares typically range from $389–$535, with a median of $465. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 22% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin, the cheapest months to fly are January, with a median fare of $206, and October, with a median fare of $271. February also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $405.

A typical journey from Townsville to Darwin takes about 3h 0m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting flight taking around 10h 10m. For those rare direct flights from Townsville to Darwin, the non-stop travel time is also approximately 3h 0m.

The route between Townsville and Darwin covers a distance of 1860 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic hop but not as extensive as an international long-distance trip.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Darwin

Regular price: A$554 - A$923

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

The regular price range for flights from Townsville to Darwin is 554 AUD to 923 AUD. The current lowest deal is 655 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 4 to Nov 9.

now A$655

Low A$554

High A$923

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Darwin

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Darwin is March, with a median price of $224. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $594. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$224

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$594

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Direct flights from Townsville to Darwin

Airnorth

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Darwin

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,300

A$1,056

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,240

A$812

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$944

A$813

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$956

A$846

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,241

A$988

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$935

A$813

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

A$1,383 → A$764

45%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

A$1,375 → A$764

44%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

A$1,335 → A$931

30%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A$1,346 → A$974

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Darwin

Townsville - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Darwin are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $206 for flights from Townsville to Darwin.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The median flight duration for direct flights on this route is 3h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.8% of recent flights from Townsville to Darwin are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airnorth offers direct flights

Airnorth is one airline that offers direct flights from Townsville to Darwin.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Townsville to Darwin appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport (TSV) is a good choice for flights from Townsville to Darwin.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$580

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Darwin from Townsville.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$580

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

RAAF Base Tindal is a primary regional alternative for the Top End, despite fewer flight frequencies.

📍 ~270 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,659

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Townsville to Darwin is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $407. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $462, while booking 60+ days out resulted in the highest average prices at $585. This trend suggests that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Townsville to Darwin was considered to be $389 or less. The median price for this route was $465. Prices typically ranged up to $535 for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a more economical journey should target prices around the $389 mark.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Darwin, with a median price of $206. October also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $271. In contrast, February was the most expensive month, showing a median price of $405. The annual median price for this route was $465, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to travel in the less expensive months.

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Townsville to Darwin: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Darwin

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Darwin

Regular price: A$554 - A$923

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

The regular price range for flights from Townsville to Darwin is 554 AUD to 923 AUD. The current lowest deal is 655 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 4 to Nov 9.

now A$655

Low A$554

High A$923

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Darwin

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$224

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$594

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov