Which airports can I use when flying from Townsville to Alice Springs?

Flights from Townsville to Alice Springs usually depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP).

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Townsville to Alice Springs.

Which airports do connecting flights from Townsville to Alice Springs pass through?

Most connecting flights from Townsville to Alice Springs pass through Cairns (CNS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Townsville to Alice Springs route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,070 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,626, a difference of $556. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Townsville to Alice Springs?

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.

Have flight prices from Townsville to Alice Springs 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 $1,196 to $2,834. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Townsville to Alice Springs looking right now?

One-way fares from Townsville to Alice Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $586, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Which car hire options are available at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)?

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $42 for economy cars. Top options include: • Thrifty • Dollar • Europcar • Budget • Hertz

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Townsville to Alice Springs?

Flights via Cairns (CNS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,041. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Townsville to Alice Springs, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Cairns (CNS) had the shortest average connection time for Townsville to Alice Springs stopovers at 319 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

10:05 - 14:40TSV Townsville-ASP Alice Springs

5h 05m1 stop Cairns

10:40 - 19:25ASP Alice Springs-TSV Townsville

8h 15m1 stop Melbourne

$1,196Multiple Airlines

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10:20 - 14:40TSV Townsville-ASP Alice Springs

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$1,398Multiple Airlines

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$1,460Multiple Airlines

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17:10 - 10:00TSV Townsville-ASP Alice Springs

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12:30 - 08:35ASP Alice Springs-TSV Townsville

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10:05 - 14:40TSV Townsville-ASP Alice Springs

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Which airports can I use when flying from Townsville to Alice Springs?
Flights from Townsville to Alice Springs usually depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Townsville to Alice Springs?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Townsville to Alice Springs.
Which airports do connecting flights from Townsville to Alice Springs pass through?
Most connecting flights from Townsville to Alice Springs pass through Cairns (CNS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Townsville to Alice Springs?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Townsville to Alice Springs route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,070 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,626, a difference of $556. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from Townsville to Alice Springs?
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.
Have flight prices from Townsville to Alice Springs 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 $1,196 to $2,834. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Townsville to Alice Springs looking right now?
One-way fares from Townsville to Alice Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $586, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)?
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $42 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $1,070 – about $556 less than Sunday (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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