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Among airlines operating Brisbane to Townsville flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Townsville. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flights from Brisbane to Townsville usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Townsville (TSV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Townsville:

• Economy class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$113 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Brisbane to Townsville route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $314 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $389, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Townsville route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Townsville flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Townsville are Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and The Strand. These are among the most viewed places in Townsville on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Townsville:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 08:16
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 22:11.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of $341. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Townsville takes 2h 06m, covering 1,791 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Townsville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $255, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brisbane to Townsville flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 93% on time
• Qantas Airways: 83% on time
• Jetstar: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Townsville Airport (TSV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Bargain Car Rentals
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Avis

Return flights from Brisbane to Townsville range from $267 to $445, with an average of $341 over the past 12 months. Anything below $267 counts as a good deal.