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Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 5,008 and round-trip from TRY 6,942. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,008 TRY 11,166
      55% off
      55% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,008
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,068 TRY 11,166
      55% off
      55% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,068
    • CNS 8:00 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:00 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,167 TRY 11,166
      54% off
      54% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,167
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,469
      51% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,469
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,514
      51% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,514
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Jan 5 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,544
      50% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,544
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612
      70% off
      TRY 18,990 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612
      70% off
      TRY 18,990 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 8:55 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:55 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,726
      49% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,726
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 10:20 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 6,942 TRY 15,088
      54% off
      54% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 6,942
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 7:00 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:00 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 6,942 TRY 15,088
      54% off
      54% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 6,942
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 2:55 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 3:55 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 7,304 TRY 15,088
      52% off
      52% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 7,304
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 6:50 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 7:50 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 10,280
      32% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 10,280
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 1:00 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 10,575
      30% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 10,575
    • CNS 8:55 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:55 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 10:20 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 11,262
      25% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 11,262
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Jan 2 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 2:55 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 3:55 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 11,277
      25% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 11,277
    • CNS 8:55 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:55 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Dec 23 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 2:55 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 3:55 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 11,307
      25% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 11,307
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 10:20 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 11,662
      23% off
      TRY 15,088 TRY 11,662
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      TSV 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612 TRY 41,552
      86% off
      86% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612 TRY 41,552
      86% off
      86% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 29 | Regional Express Airlines
      TRY 6,571 TRY 41,552
      84% off
      84% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 6,571
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 22 | Regional Express Airlines
      TRY 6,594
      84% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 6,594
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      TRY 6,738
      84% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 6,738
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      TRY 6,753
      84% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 6,753
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 26 | Regional Express Airlines
      TRY 7,259
      83% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 7,259
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 8,482
      80% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 8,482
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Jan 20 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 8,490
      80% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 8,490
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,008 TRY 11,166
      55% off
      55% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,008
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,068 TRY 11,166
      55% off
      55% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,068
    • CNS 8:00 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:00 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,167 TRY 11,166
      54% off
      54% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,167
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,469
      51% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,469
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,514
      51% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,514
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Jan 5 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,544
      50% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,544
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612
      70% off
      TRY 18,990 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612
      70% off
      TRY 18,990 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 8:55 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:55 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,726
      49% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,726
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      TRY 6,738 TRY 41,552
      84% off
      84% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 6,738
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      TRY 6,753 TRY 41,552
      84% off
      84% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 6,753
    • CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 8,679 TRY 41,552
      79% off
      79% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 8,679
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 8,686
      79% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 8,686
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 8,928
      79% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 8,928
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 8,966
      78% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 8,966
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 9,260
      78% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 9,260
    • CNS 11:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 12:05 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 9,940
      76% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 9,940
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 14,812
      64% off
      TRY 41,552 TRY 14,812
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,008 TRY 11,166
      55% off
      55% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,008
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,068 TRY 11,166
      55% off
      55% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,068
    • CNS 8:00 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:00 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,167 TRY 11,166
      54% off
      54% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,167
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,469
      51% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,469
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,514
      51% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,514
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Jan 5 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,544
      50% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,544
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612
      70% off
      TRY 18,990 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 1:25 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,612
      70% off
      TRY 18,990 TRY 5,612
    • CNS 8:55 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:55 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      TRY 5,726
      49% off
      TRY 11,166 TRY 5,726
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Townsville are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, the best time to book is in August, with an average price of TRY 8,520. Try to avoid July, when prices are highest, averaging around TRY 11,433.

TRY 11,433
TRY 9,977
TRY 8,520
TRY 7,064
    Cheapest
  • TRY 10,677
    Nov
  • TRY 9,035
    Dec
  • TRY 11,312
    Jan
  • TRY 9,760
    Feb
  • TRY 9,773
    Mar
  • TRY 9,372
    Apr
  • TRY 10,038
    May
  • TRY 9,443
    Jun
  • TRY 11,433
    Jul
  • TRY 8,520
    Aug
  • TRY 9,718
    Sep
  • TRY 9,440
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

TRY 11,184
TRY 10,054
TRY 8,924
TRY 7,794
  • TRY 11,184
    Mon
  • TRY 8,924
    Tue
  • TRY 11,159
    Wed
  • TRY 10,819
    Thu
  • TRY 9,212
    Fri
  • TRY 8,989
    Sat
  • TRY 9,728
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is Regional Express Airlines (from TRY 6,330) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From TRY 6,330
Jetstar Airways
From TRY 8,188
Qantas Airways
From TRY 8,747
Virgin Australia
From TRY 9,464
Airnorth
From TRY 23,414

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Townsville and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF2355

    Cairns Airport

    6:35 AM

    CNS

    1h

    7:35 AM

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  2. QF2347

    Cairns Airport

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    1h

    9:30 AM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  3. QF2357

    Cairns Airport

    3:00 PM

    CNS

    1h

    4:00 PM

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  4. QF2345

    Cairns Airport

    1:25 PM

    CNS

    1h

    2:25 PM

    TSV

    - M - W T F -
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  5. QF2349

    Cairns Airport

    8:55 AM

    CNS

    1h

    9:55 AM

    TSV

    S M T W - - -
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  6. QF2351

    Cairns Airport

    6:10 PM

    CNS

    1h

    7:10 PM

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  7. ZL5441

    Cairns Airport

    4:10 PM

    CNS

    1h

    5:10 PM

    TSV

    - M - W - - S
    Search

  8. QF2359

    Cairns Airport

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    1h

    8:10 PM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  9. JQ933

    Cairns Airport

    12:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:20 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ908

    Brisbane Airport

    11:40 AM

    BNE

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    1:45 PM

    TSV

    - - - W T F S

  11. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ906

    Brisbane Airport

    6:40 PM

    BNE

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    8:45 PM

    TSV

    S M T - T - S
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About Cairns Airport and Townsville Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Townsville Airport (TSV) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 285.95 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 5,008
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 6,942

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport takes about 46 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport departs at 06:35, and the last departs at 21:05, with about 12 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 8,286 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Townsville Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) is Palm Island Airport. The distance is around 58 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 370 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport currently start from TRY 5,008, and round-trip fares start from TRY 6,942. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, SmartLynx Airlines and Regional Express operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average flight time of 45 minutes, and around 32 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport is TRY 12,424. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • SmartLynx Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, with one-way fares starting from TRY 5,008. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport operates around 33 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Townsville Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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