How far do most flights from Townsville go?

Historically, most flights from Townsville are medium-haul, accounting for 60% of routes in the trailing 90 days. Short-haul flights make up 18% of the routes, typically covering closer destinations. Long-haul flights, which travel greater distances, represent 22% of the flight options from Townsville, indicating a balanced mix of travel distances available.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Townsville?

Historically, Australia has offered some of the most affordable flight destinations from Townsville, with cities like Richmond having a median price of A$266. For international travel, New Zealand typically presents options with median prices around A$583 for destinations such as Rotorua. Papua New Guinea also features, with destinations like Goroka averaging A$645. Other countries like India and Vietnam offer options with median prices of A$665 and A$704 respectively, across the trailing 90 days.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Townsville?

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Townsville, with an average price of $508. This represents a significant saving of 56% compared to the annual median average price of $1148. March is typically the second cheapest month, with average prices around $576. These trends are observed across the trailing quarter.

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Brisbane
Australia • 2026-10-12
79% AI deal score
A$237
A$116
One-way
TSV
Melbourne
Australia • 2026-09-15
82% AI deal score
A$276
A$149
One-way
TSV
Sydney
Australia • 2026-11-05
65% AI deal score
A$166
A$155
One-way
TSV
Hughenden
Australia • 2026-10-02
39% AI deal score
A$175
A$180
One-way
TSV
Cairns
Australia • 2026-09-20
39% AI deal score
A$182
A$195
One-way
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Gold Coast
Australia • 2026-10-16
73% AI deal score
A$319
A$229
One-way
TSV
Mackay
Australia • 2026-10-01
43% AI deal score
A$191
A$243
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Canberra
Australia • 2026-11-23
69% AI deal score
A$313
A$253
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Adelaide
Australia • 2026-09-21
80% AI deal score
A$744
A$276
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Uluru
Australia • 2026-10-02
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A$303
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Flights from Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville

Right now, the cheapest fares from Townsville start at $227 AUD for a roundtrip flight to Brisbane, Australia. You can also find cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne, Australia, with prices beginning at $238 AUD. Another economical option is Sydney, Australia, where fares are available from $249 AUD.

Travelers departing from Townsville have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 108 unique cities across 24 countries over the last 90 days. The vast majority of these routes are within Australia, accounting for 82% of recent fares. Beyond domestic travel, New Zealand represents 8% of recent fares, while Papua New Guinea makes up 6%, offering international options to cities like Auckland or Port Moresby.

When considering direct flights from Townsville, only 16.6% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that a significant portion of routes from Townsville involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common aspect of travel from this origin.

Over the last 90 days, Brisbane, Australia, has been the most frequently discounted destination from Townsville. Other popular routes for recent fares include Munich, Germany, and London, United Kingdom, suggesting these cities are often featured in flight deals from Townsville.

The flight distances from Townsville show a varied distribution. Approximately 60% of routes are medium-haul, while 22% are long-haul international trips. Short-haul flights make up the remaining 18% of the route mix, offering a balance of regional, national, and international travel options.

Most popular airlines from Townsville

QantasLink

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Jetstar

Airnorth

Braniff International Airways

Alliance Airlines

Regional Express

Pacific Blue

Last-minute flights going from Townsville soon

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Milan

Townsville (TSV) - Milan (MXP)

Emirates Airlines

A$2,982

A$1,905

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - London

Townsville (TSV) - London (LHR)

Jetstar

A$2,731

A$1,879

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Frankfurt

Townsville (TSV) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Jetstar

A$2,862

A$2,170

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Los Angeles

Townsville (TSV) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$2,062

A$1,486

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Edinburgh

Townsville (TSV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Jetstar

A$2,976

A$2,322

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Johannesburg

Townsville (TSV) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Emirates Airlines

A$2,759

A$2,325

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Townsville

Austin

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

A$1,825

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

A$1,625

Vienna

TOP

Austria • Oct 2026

from

A$1,561

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

A$1,994

Los Angeles

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

A$1,497

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

from

A$1,650

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Townsville

-36%

TSV - Santiago de Chile

A$3,525 → A$2,271

-38%

TSV - San Jose

A$2,643 → A$1,645

-36%

TSV - Milan

A$2,543 → A$1,635

-35%

TSV - London

A$2,535 → A$1,641

Popular Airports from Townsville

Townsville airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Thu - Sun

The cheapest flights from TSV are on Friday, Thursday, and Sunday, starting from $82.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$115 direct / ~$227 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Australia.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Jetstar, Regional Express, QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Domestic and regional carriers offer the most frequent connections from Townsville.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance tends to offer lower prices from TSV.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Apr

Flights from Townsville tend to be cheaper in Apr.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Brisbane

Flights from Townsville to Brisbane are AUD 115 direct.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from the Townsville region.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$194

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub with significantly more flight options than Townsville.

📍 ~288 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$157

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Australia • Dec 2026

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Booking Flights from Townsville: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, many destinations from Townsville have offered median prices under A$400. For example, flights to Richmond typically cost around A$266, while Hughenden averages A$282. Other affordable options include Sydney at a median of A$306 and Ballina at A$319. Across the trailing 90 days, destinations like Gold Coast and Canberra also frequently show median prices below A$400, at A$353 and A$374 respectively.

From Townsville, travelers can typically find flights to 108 unique cities across 24 countries. Historically, the vast majority of these destinations, about 82%, are within Australia. Other notable countries include New Zealand, accounting for 8% of destinations, and Papua New Guinea, which makes up 6% of the available routes in the trailing 90 days.

In the trailing 90 days, some of the most frequently served destinations from Townsville include Brisbane in Australia, which is a popular domestic route. Internationally, Munich in Germany and London in the United Kingdom have also been among the most popular destinations. These cities represent a mix of both regional and long-haul travel options from Townsville.

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