What percentage of Townsville to Darwin flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 7.8% of flights from Townsville to Darwin were direct. This indicates that the majority of travelers typically have at least one stopover. For those flights that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 1. Travelers should anticipate that most journeys on this route will involve at least one layover.

What's the flight time from Townsville to Darwin?

The direct flight time from Townsville to Darwin is typically 3 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 1860 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights can significantly extend the overall travel duration.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Townsville to Darwin with a layover. The median price for connecting flights was $413, while direct flights had a median price of $504 across the trailing 90 days. This represents a premium of 22% for direct flights. While direct flights make up about 15.9% of the options, choosing a connecting flight typically offers a more economical fare.

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August 13 - August 26

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Earliest

TSV - Darwin

A$851

A$589

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August 13 - September 1

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TSV - Darwin

A$825

A$606

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August 13 - September 9

Earliest

TSV - Darwin

A$807

A$607

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August 13 - September 8

Earliest

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A$807

A$607

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August 24 - September 1

TSV - Darwin

A$867

A$620

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August 24 - September 9

TSV - Darwin

A$825

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TSV - Darwin

A$861

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September 6 - September 9

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TSV - Darwin

A$918

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September 10 - September 16

TSV - Darwin

A$891

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TSV - Darwin

A$802

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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 better prices.

When looking for cheap flights from Townsville to Darwin, the cheapest time to fly is often January, with a median fare of $206. October also presents a more affordable option, with a median fare of $271. February follows with a median fare of $405, still offering a potential saving compared to the overall typical price.

A typical journey from Townsville to Darwin takes about 3h 0m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this median reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time is around 10h 10m.

The route from Townsville to Darwin covers a distance of 1,860 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic hop but not a full transcontinental trip.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Darwin

Regular price: A$673 - A$1,085

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

The regular price range for this route is between 673 AUD and 1085 AUD. The current lowest deal is 580 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 13-Aug 26.

now A$580

Low A$673

High A$1,085

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.

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Flights from A$224

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Flights from A$594

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Direct flights from Townsville to Darwin

Airnorth

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Darwin

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TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$892

A$751

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Fri, Jul 17

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TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$977

A$751

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$905

A$751

One-way

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⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$891

A$751

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$983

A$753

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Darwin

Townsville (TSV) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$981

A$753

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 11

A$951 → A$751

21%

1 night

Aug 9 - Aug 10

A$950 → A$751

21%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

A$950 → A$751

21%

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

A$950 → A$751

21%

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 the route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $224

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Darwin, with a median price of $224.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The typical direct flight from Townsville to Darwin takes 3h 0m, while connecting flights average 10h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 92.2% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airnorth offers direct flights

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

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Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with good prices available 22% of the time.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport (TSV) is a good option 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 the closest commercial airport to Darwin and a primary regional alternative for the Top End.

📍 ~270 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,645

East Kimberley Regional (KNX)

Cheapest

East Kimberley Regional is a major regional hub that can serve as an alternative, though it requires crossing a state border.

📍 ~410 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,185

Gove (GOV)

Gove is a significant regional airport serving Nhulunbuy and Arnhem Land, capable of handling medium-sized commercial aircraft.

📍 ~600 km from Darwin (extremely difficult road access)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,210

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL)

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International is the nearest major international airport outside of Australia with regular flight connections.

📍 ~720 km from Darwin (requires international travel)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,358

Groote Eylandt (GTE)

Groote Eylandt is an established regional airport with scheduled commercial services, primarily for mining or local community use.

📍 ~600 km from Darwin (located on an island with no road access)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,829

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Townsville to Darwin: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Darwin

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The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Darwin

Direct flights from Townsville to Darwin

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Darwin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Darwin

Townsville - Darwin route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $224

Direct flights take 3h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airnorth offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Townsville main airports to depart from

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

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