Which airlines fly from Cairns to Townsville?

2 airlines operate flights between Cairns and Townsville. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include: • Qantas Airways • Rex

Which airports can I use when flying from Cairns to Townsville?

Flights from Cairns to Townsville usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Townsville (TSV).

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cairns to Townsville flights?

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes: • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class • Rex: 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.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairns to Townsville?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairns to Townsville.

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cairns to Townsville?

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Saab SF340 variants.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairns to Townsville?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Cairns to Townsville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $451 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $632, a difference of $181. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How are flight departures from Cairns to Townsville spread across the day?

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairns to Townsville flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Cairns to Townsville?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairns to Townsville: • Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 07:35 • Latest: departs at 19:10 and lands at 20:10. The flight takes about 1h.

How long is a flight from Cairns to Townsville?

A direct flight from Cairns to Townsville takes 1h, covering 457 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cairns to Townsville?

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

Have flight prices from Cairns to Townsville changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $363 to $2,395. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cairns to Townsville looking right now?

One-way fares from Cairns to Townsville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $225, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Which car hire options are available at Townsville Airport (TSV)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Cairns to Townsville flight?

Return flights from Cairns to Townsville range from $448 to $619, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $448 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Townsville?

Return flights from Cairns to Townsville typically range from $448 to $619. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $363 on Rex.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cairns to Townsville?

Rex ($363) and Qantas Airways ($511) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cairns to Townsville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Cairns and Townsville?

Qantas Airways and Rex offer the most frequent direct flights from Cairns to Townsville at 28 and 3 flights per week, respectively. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

How many direct flights run daily between Cairns and Townsville?

There are 2 to 6 flights per day from Cairns to Townsville, about 31 flights per week. Tuesday has the most departures, with 19% of weekly flights.

What time of day do most flights depart from Cairns to Townsville?

Most direct flights from Cairns to Townsville depart in the morning, accounting for 40% of direct departures. Around 2 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

16:10 - 17:10CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

08:00 - 09:05TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

1h 05mdirect

$363Rex

Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

16:10 - 17:10CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

18:00 - 19:05TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

1h 05mdirect

$374Rex

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

16:10 - 17:10CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

18:00 - 19:05TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

1h 05mdirect

$389Rex

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

16:10 - 17:10CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

18:00 - 19:05TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

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$391Rex

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

16:10 - 17:10CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

18:00 - 19:05TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

1h 05mdirect

$393Rex

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

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Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

13:25 - 14:25CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

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Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

13:25 - 14:25CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

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18:00 - 19:05TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

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Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

13:25 - 14:25CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

11:50 - 12:50TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

1h 00mdirect

$511Qantas Airways

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

18:10 - 19:10CNS Cairns-TSV Townsville

1h 00mdirect

14:55 - 15:55TSV Townsville-CNS Cairns

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$520Qantas Airways

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How much is a return flight from Cairns to Townsville? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cairns to Townsville departing in November.

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What are the earliest and latest flights from Cairns to Townsville?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairns to Townsville:

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 07:35
• Latest: departs at 19:10 and lands at 20:10.

The flight takes about 1h.
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairns to Townsville?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairns to Townsville.
How long is a flight from Cairns to Townsville?
A direct flight from Cairns to Townsville takes 1h, covering 457 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cairns to Townsville?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cairns to Townsville flight?
Return flights from Cairns to Townsville range from $448 to $619, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $448 counts as a good deal.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cairns to Townsville?
The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Saab SF340 variants.
How are flight departures from Cairns to Townsville spread across the day?
Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairns to Townsville flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.
Have flight prices from Cairns to Townsville changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $363 to $2,395. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cairns to Townsville looking right now?
One-way fares from Cairns to Townsville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $225, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Townsville Airport (TSV)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Cairns to Townsville?
Flights from Cairns to Townsville usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Townsville (TSV).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairns to Townsville?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Cairns to Townsville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $451 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $632, a difference of $181.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Which airlines fly from Cairns to Townsville?
2 airlines operate flights between Cairns and Townsville. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Rex
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cairns to Townsville flights?
Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Rex: 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $451, about $181 less than Monday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cairns to Townsville trip for November. Fares historically average $417 return in that month – typically $215 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Townsville Airport.

• Mercure Townsville

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Cairns to Townsville

Monday

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Rex

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Rex

Friday

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways,Rex

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Townsville to Cairns

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Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Rex

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Rex

Friday

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways,Rex

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Qantas Airways,Rex

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