ADL - TSV

$258 Find Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Townsville

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Cheapest return fare
$479
Overall average: $514
Jetstar
Wed 29/4Wed 6/5
ADL - TSV • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$258
Typical prices: $239-$345
Virgin Australia
Fri 15/5
ADL - TSV • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $479 (return)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg $371 (return)
Shortest trip • 8h 08m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Townsville (ADL-TSV)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Adelaide to Townsville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Adelaide to Townsville

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Jetstar Logo
12:00 - 20:15
ADL
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TSV
7h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 08:00
TSV
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ADL
11h 25m
1 stop
$479Jetstar
Mon, 20 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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21:45 - 20:15
ADL
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TSV
22h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 08:00
TSV
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ADL
11h 25m
1 stop
$493Jetstar
Sun, 29 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 11:00
ADL
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TSV
5h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 10:35
TSV
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ADL
14h 00m
1 stop
$496Multiple Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Tue, 5 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 20:15
ADL
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TSV
12h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 18:10
TSV
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ADL
7h 00m
1 stop
$510Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 30 May
Jetstar Logo
07:15 - 20:15
ADL
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TSV
12h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:25 - 08:00
TSV
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ADL
14h 05m
1 stop
$511Jetstar
Tue, 31 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
12:50 - 21:45
ADL
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TSV
9h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 22:30
TSV
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ADL
10h 20m
1 stop
$514Virgin Australia
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 24 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 21:45
ADL
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TSV
9h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 08:00
TSV
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ADL
11h 25m
1 stop
$515Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
06:10 - 11:00
ADL
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TSV
5h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 21:30
TSV
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ADL
9h 20m
1 stop
$525Virgin Australia
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 21:45
ADL
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TSV
9h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 20:30
TSV
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ADL
9h 20m
1 stop
$531Virgin Australia
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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09:20 - 16:45
ADL
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TSV
6h 55m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 22:05
TSV
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ADL
16h 30m
1 stop
$534Virgin Australia
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Adelaide to Townsville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Adelaide to Townsville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Townsville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Townsville is January, where tickets cost $486 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $667 and $625 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Adelaide to Townsville?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $506 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Adelaide to Townsville, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$258
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Adelaide to Townsville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Adelaide to Townsville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Adelaide to Townsville

  • What is the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Adelaide to Townsville was $258 for a one-way ticket and $479 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Adelaide to Townsville?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Adelaide to Townsville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Adelaide and Townsville.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Adelaide to Townsville, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Adelaide to Townsville are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $520 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $726 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Adelaide to Townsville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Adelaide to Townsville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Townsville from Adelaide is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Adelaide to Townsville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Townsville with an airline and back to Adelaide with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Adelaide to Townsville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Townsville from Adelaide up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Adelaide to Townsville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Adelaide to Townsville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Adelaide to Townsville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 449 reviews
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

10.0 Excellentglenn, Mar 2026
OOL - SYD
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

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