How much are return flights from Townsville to Cairns?

The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Cairns is $297. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Townsville to Cairns?

56 minutes is the average flight time from Townsville to Cairns.

Which airlines fly direct from Townsville to Cairns?

Air New Zealand, Qantas and Sunstate fly direct from Townsville to Cairns.

How many flights are there a week from Townsville to Cairns?

As of May 2024, there are 47 flights per week flying from Townsville to Cairns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport ?

Yes – the average flight time is 56 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

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When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Townsville Airport to Cairns with?

Currently, Regional Express offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

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Cairns.$297 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 May, returning Thu, 30 May.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Tue, 28 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Thu, 30 May, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.

Cairns.$303 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 1 Sep.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Tue, 27 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Sun, 1 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Cairns.$303 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 8 Sep.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Sun, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Sun, 8 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Cairns.$303 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 28 Jul.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Thu, 25 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Sun, 28 Jul, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Cairns.$303 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Jun, returning Sun, 9 Jun.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Tue, 4 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Sun, 9 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Cairns.$303 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 22 Aug.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Thu, 15 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Thu, 22 Aug, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Cairns.$338 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 May, returning Sun, 16 Jun.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Sun, 26 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Sun, 16 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

Cairns.$381 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Dec, returning Sun, 15 Dec.Return flight with Qantas and Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Fri, 6 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Sun, 15 Dec, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Townsville to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Townsville to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$297
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	56 mins
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand
Average flights per week	47

Finding cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

: The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Cairns is $297. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 56 minutes is the average flight time from Townsville to Cairns.
: Air New Zealand, Qantas and Sunstate fly direct from Townsville to Cairns.
: As of May 2024, there are 47 flights per week flying from Townsville to Cairns.
: The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns is usually May.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport on Tuesday, 28 May 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 56 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: Currently, Regional Express offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Which airlines fly from Townsville to Cairns?

Although there are 5 direct flights from Townsville to Cairns, these are all sold by Qantas. Some of these flights are operated by QantasLink.

Flights with 1 stop at Brisbane Airport are also available, but these tend to cost more than the direct flights.

Is there a time difference between Townsville and Cairns?

No. Cairns and Townsville are in the same time zone.

What is the weather like in Cairns?

In the summer, Cairns and Townsville are very similar. However, in winter Cairns is 2°C warmer on average.

Cairns also gets much more rain than Townsville, with the majority falling over summer.

How expensive is Cairns?

	Townsville	Cairns
Average cost of a meal	$15.00	$15.00
Average cost of a coffee	$4.75	$4.75
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD	$15-$20	$20-$25

Essential travel information for Cairns

You’ll need photo ID to check in for your flight to Cairns.

Departing from Townsville

Townsville Airport (TSV) is 5km west of the town centre. This should take 5-10 minutes to drive, which costs no more than $20 in a taxi. Airport parking starts at $19 per day and can be booked online.

The public 205 bus stops at the corner of Meenan Street and Halifax Street, which is a 10-minute walk to the terminal. Shuttles can also be arranged to get to the airport.

For all domestic flights in Australia, you should aim to be at the airport an hour before your flight.

While waiting at Townsville Airport, there are limited options. You’ll find a café by the check-in counters and a second one after security. You’ll also find a newsagent by the departure gates where you can pick up some reading material.

Arriving in Cairns

Domestic flights to Cairns Airport (CNS) land Terminal 2. Once you land, you’ll pass through the food court and shopping area before getting to the baggage carousels and car hire desks.

Other transport options include taxis (available in front of the terminal under a covered taxi rank), shuttle buses (tickets must be picked up from a counter in the terminal) and the Airport Connect bus ($6 one way, $8 return – pick up clearly marked outside the terminal).

The heart of Cairns is 7km south of the airport. This should take less than 10 minutes by car or taxi, but may take 15 minutes or more by bus.

Return flights from Cairns to Townsville

For your return flight to Townsville, the trip to Cairns Airport is easy to make. If you bought a return ticket on the Airport Connect service, this picks passengers up from Sheridan Street.

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