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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 MXN2,355 and round-trip from MXN2,576. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,355 MXN7,880
      70% off
      70% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,355
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,366 MXN7,880
      70% off
      70% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,366
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,408 MXN7,880
      69% off
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,408
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,408
      46% off
      MXN4,429 MXN2,408
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,411
      46% off
      MXN4,429 MXN2,411
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,416
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,416
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,428
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,428
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,442
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,442
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,447
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,447
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 7:00 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:00 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      MXN2,576 MXN9,770
      74% off
      74% off
      MXN9,770 MXN2,576
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 2:55 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 3:55 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      MXN2,711 MXN9,770
      72% off
      72% off
      MXN9,770 MXN2,711
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 6:00 PM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 7:05 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN4,883 MXN9,770
      50% off
      50% off
      MXN9,770 MXN4,883
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 9:15 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:20 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN4,886
      50% off
      MXN9,770 MXN4,886
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 9:15 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:20 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN4,930
      50% off
      MXN9,770 MXN4,930
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 5 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 10:05 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:10 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN5,157
      47% off
      MXN9,770 MXN5,157
    • CNS 6:45 AM
      55m
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:40 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 9:15 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:20 AM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN5,810
      41% off
      MXN9,770 MXN5,810
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      TSV 2:55 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      CNS 3:55 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      MXN5,838
      40% off
      MXN9,770 MXN5,838
    • CNS 6:35 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:35 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      TSV 6:00 PM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 7:05 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN5,850
      40% off
      MXN9,770 MXN5,850
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      TSV 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,355 MXN10,066
      77% off
      77% off
      MXN10,066 MXN2,355
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,408 MXN10,066
      76% off
      76% off
      MXN10,066 MXN2,408
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,411 MXN10,066
      76% off
      76% off
      MXN10,066 MXN2,411
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,543
      75% off
      MXN10,066 MXN2,543
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,557
      75% off
      MXN10,066 MXN2,557
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 5 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,568
      74% off
      MXN10,066 MXN2,568
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 29 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN3,016
      70% off
      MXN10,066 MXN3,016
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,100
      69% off
      MXN10,066 MXN3,100
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,100
      69% off
      MXN10,066 MXN3,100
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,355 MXN7,880
      70% off
      70% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,355
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,366 MXN7,880
      70% off
      70% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,366
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,408 MXN7,880
      69% off
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,408
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,408
      46% off
      MXN4,429 MXN2,408
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,411
      46% off
      MXN4,429 MXN2,411
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,416
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,416
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,428
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,428
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,442
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,442
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,447
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,447
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,355 MXN5,739
      59% off
      59% off
      MXN5,739 MXN2,355
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,557 MXN5,739
      55% off
      55% off
      MXN5,739 MXN2,557
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 29 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN3,016 MXN5,739
      47% off
      47% off
      MXN5,739 MXN3,016
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,128
      45% off
      MXN5,739 MXN3,128
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,246
      43% off
      MXN5,739 MXN3,246
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,260
      43% off
      MXN5,739 MXN3,260
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,260
      43% off
      MXN5,739 MXN3,260
    • CNS 6:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,714
      35% off
      MXN5,739 MXN3,714
    • CNS 1:30 PM
      55m
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,807
      34% off
      MXN5,739 MXN3,807
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 1:30 PM
      55m
      Nonstop
      TSV 2:25 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
      MXN3,807 MXN5,439
      30% off
      30% off
      MXN5,439 MXN3,807
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,355 MXN7,880
      70% off
      70% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,355
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,366 MXN7,880
      70% off
      70% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,366
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 17 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,408
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,408
    • CNS 4:10 PM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 5:10 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,408
      46% off
      MXN4,429 MXN2,408
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,411
      46% off
      MXN4,429 MXN2,411
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,416
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,416
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,428
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,428
    • CNS 8:05 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      TSV 9:05 AM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Regional Express Airlines
      MXN2,442
      69% off
      MXN7,880 MXN2,442
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | 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 MXN3,162. Try to avoid July, when prices are highest, averaging around MXN4,243.

MXN4,243
MXN3,703
MXN3,162
MXN2,622
    Cheapest
  • MXN3,267
    Oct
  • MXN3,802
    Nov
  • MXN3,353
    Dec
  • MXN4,198
    Jan
  • MXN3,622
    Feb
  • MXN3,627
    Mar
  • MXN3,478
    Apr
  • MXN3,725
    May
  • MXN3,504
    Jun
  • MXN4,243
    Jul
  • MXN3,162
    Aug
  • MXN3,607
    Sep

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.

MXN4,197
MXN3,750
MXN3,302
MXN2,855
  • MXN4,197
    Mon
  • MXN3,302
    Tue
  • MXN4,169
    Wed
  • MXN4,112
    Thu
  • MXN3,448
    Fri
  • MXN3,308
    Sat
  • MXN3,775
    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 MXN2,366) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From MXN2,366
Jetstar Airways
From MXN2,809
Virgin Australia
From MXN3,111
Qantas Airways
From MXN5,516
Airnorth
From MXN14,967
Air Niugini
From MXN19,384

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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. ZL5417

    Cairns Airport

    7:15 AM

    CNS

    1h

    8:15 AM

    TSV

    - M - - - - -
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  2. ZL5441

    Cairns Airport

    4:10 PM

    CNS

    1h

    5:10 PM

    TSV

    - - - W - - -
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  3. ZL5423

    Cairns Airport

    8:05 AM

    CNS

    1h

    9:05 AM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  4. QF2351

    Cairns Airport

    6:10 PM

    CNS

    1h

    7:10 PM

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
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  5. QF2359

    Cairns Airport

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    55m

    8:05 PM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  6. QF2355

    Cairns Airport

    6:45 AM

    CNS

    55m

    7:40 AM

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  7. QF2349

    Cairns Airport

    8:55 AM

    CNS

    1h

    9:55 AM

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
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  8. QF2345

    Cairns Airport

    1:30 PM

    CNS

    55m

    2:25 PM

    TSV

    - M - W T F -
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  9. QF2347

    Cairns Airport

    8:00 AM

    CNS

    55m

    8:55 AM

    TSV

    - - - - - - S
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  10. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    9:15 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  11. JQ908

    Brisbane Airport

    12:30 PM

    BNE

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    2:40 PM

    TSV

    - - - W 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 MXN2,355
Cheapest return ticket price MXN2,576

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 44 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 19:10, with about 11 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 MXN3,451 in October, 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 MXN2,355, and round-trip fares start from MXN2,576. The current lowest fare is a Regional Express Airlines flight departing on Tue, Oct 27; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average flight time of 43 minutes, and around 34 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 MXN4,327. 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 MXN2,355. 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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