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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 08:13
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 22:08.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Brisbane to Townsville takes 2h 03m, covering 1,791 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Brisbane to Townsville range from $270 to $430, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $338 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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: 84% on time
• Jetstar: 82% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$136 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Townsville flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Townsville are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $237.

Townsville Airport (TSV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Avis

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Brisbane to Townsville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $320 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $373, a difference of $53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Townsville flights:

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

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

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

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