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$695 Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to Townsville

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Darwin to Townsville departing on 11/12. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to Townsville, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to Townsville, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$695
Overall average: $797
Virgin Australia
Thu 11/12Mon 15/12
DRW - TSV • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
Qantas Airways
Wed 26/11
DRW - TSV • Direct
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February
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Townsville (DRW-TSV)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Darwin 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 Darwin to Townsville

Thu, 11 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 13:35TSV-DRW
8h 00m1 stop
$695Virgin Australia
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 13:35TSV-DRW
8h 00m1 stop
$717Virgin Australia
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 13:35TSV-DRW
8h 00m1 stop
$724Virgin Australia
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Thu, 11 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
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14:45 - 17:05TSV-DRW
2h 50mdirect
$746Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 23:20TSV-DRW
14h 55m2 stops
$828Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 23:50TSV-DRW
36h 40m2 stops
$881Virgin Australia
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Tue, 9 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:05 - 11:50TSV-DRW
5h 15m1 stop
$904Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 22:10DRW-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
08:55 - 23:50TSV-DRW
39h 25m2 stops
$932Virgin Australia
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Mon, 8 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:40 - 18:15DRW-TSV
17h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 15:15TSV-DRW
18h 50m1 stop
$1,082Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 9 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 08:20DRW-TSV
16h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 14:15TSV-DRW
17h 50m2 stops
$1,122Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Darwin to Townsville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Darwin 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 Darwin to Townsville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Darwin to Townsville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Darwin to Townsville, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Darwin, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin 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 Darwin to Townsville is February, where tickets cost $570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,068 and $875 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Darwin 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 $816 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$695
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Darwin to Townsville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin 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 Darwin to Townsville

  • What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Townsville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Townsville was $695 for a return ticket.

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

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Townsville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Townsville?

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

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Darwin to Townsville on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Townsville are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $702 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 $1,359 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Darwin to Townsville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $239 or less one-way and $656 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Darwin to Townsville?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Darwin to Townsville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin 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 Darwin 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 425 reviews
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

6.0 GoodStephen, Oct 2025OOL - SYD
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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!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

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.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

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