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Find cheap flights from Cairns to Townsville from $168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Townsville departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Townsville (CNS-TSV)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cairns 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.
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16:10 - 17:10CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
09:15 - 10:20TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
$331Rex
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Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
06:30 - 07:25CNS-TSV
0h 55mdirect
10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
Sat, 10 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
18:55 - 09:40CNS-TSV
14h 45m1 stop
09:15 - 10:20TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
09:00 - 08:10CNS-TSV
23h 10m1 stop
10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
Sat, 10 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
09:45 - 09:40CNS-TSV
23h 55m2 stops
09:15 - 10:20TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
06:30 - 07:25CNS-TSV
0h 55mdirect
17:10 - 15:55TSV-CNS
22h 45m2 stops
Sat, 10 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
16:10 - 17:10CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
21:10 - 21:55TSV-CNS
24h 45m3 stops
Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
09:45 - 09:40CNS-TSV
23h 55m2 stops
21:10 - 22:50TSV-CNS
25h 40m2 stops
$808Jetstar
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Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
14:20 - 09:40CNS-TSV
19h 20m2 stops
21:10 - 21:55TSV-CNS
24h 45m3 stops
$989Jetstar
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Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
19:15 - 13:50CNS-TSV
18h 35m2 stops
17:10 - 09:50TSV-CNS
16h 40m2 stops
$1,161Virgin Australia
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Sat, 10 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug

Flights from Cairns to Townsville - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Townsville?

The average price of all flights from Cairns to Townsville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Townsville on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cairns 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 Cairns to Townsville is October, where tickets cost $361 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $399 and $394 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cairns to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Townsville, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Townsville?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Cairns to Townsville found on KAYAK was with Rex for $168. Rex proposed a return connection from $331 and Jetstar from $808.

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Townsville?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cairns to Townsville.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Townsville. They are: Qantas Airways, Rex and Skytrans. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Rex at $158 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Rex.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Townsville per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Cairns and land in Townsville, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 37 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Townsville?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cairns to Townsville take?

Direct flights take on average 0h 55m to travel the 457 km between Cairns and Townsville.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Townsville?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 06:30 and will be landing in Townsville at 07:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Townsville?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Townsville jets off at 18:45 and lands at 19:40.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$168
Best time to beat the crowds (6% 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 Cairns to Townsville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Townsville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Townsville

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Townsville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Townsville was $111 for a one-way ticket and $218 for a return.

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

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Townsville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Townsville?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Townsville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Townsville?

    There are direct flights from Cairns to Townsville on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns 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 Cairns to Townsville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Townsville from Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns 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 Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Townsville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $204 or less one-way and $207 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Townsville?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Townsville, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Townsville

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Rex

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Skytrans

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Rex

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Rex

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Townsville to Cairns

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Rex

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Skytrans

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Rex

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Rex

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Top airlines flying from Cairns to Townsville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns 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 Cairns 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.
9.1
RexOverall score based on 26 reviews
8.3Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.9Boarding
9.3Crew
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

8.0 ExcellentDianne, Sept 2023MEL - SYD
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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

Better food, hotter coffee, otherwise it was a very smooth and reasonably comfortable flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cairns to Townsville found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/7Thu
directRex
1h 00mCNS-TSV
$168
4/7Thu
1 stopJetstar
14h 35mCNS-TSV
$341
4/7Thu
2 stopsJetstar
12h 25mCNS-TSV
$473

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Cairns - Townsville Flights

Departure:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

Destination:

Townsville (TSV)Australia

Return flight deals:

Townsville - Cairns

Cabin classes:

$2,121
$171