Question 1

Which airlines fly from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

• Qantas Airways
• Rex

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 Embraer 170 variants.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Townsville to Cairns. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $358 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $528, a difference of $170.

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Morning is the busiest departure period on Townsville to Cairns flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Question 8

What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 08:01
• Latest: departs at 19:35 and lands at 20:36.

The flight takes about 1h 01m.

Question 10

How long is a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Townsville to Cairns takes 1h 01m, covering 457 km.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Have flight prices from Townsville to Cairns changed much recently?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $325 to $3,067. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Townsville to Cairns are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Question 14

Which car hire options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Accepted Answer

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Europcar
• Ace Rental Cars

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Townsville to Cairns range from $420 to $518, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $420 counts as a good deal.

Question 16

How much is a return flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Townsville to Cairns typically range from $420 to $518. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325 on Rex.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Townsville to Cairns. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns at $338 return.
•April ($589) and September ($571) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Rex ($325) and Jetstar ($447) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Townsville to Cairns according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways and Rex offer the most frequent direct flights from Townsville to Cairns at 30 and 2 flights per week, respectively. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 21

How many direct flights run daily between Townsville and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 to 6 flights per day from Townsville to Cairns, about 32 flights per week. Thursday has the most departures, with 19% of weekly flights.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from Townsville to Cairns depart in the morning, accounting for 50% of direct departures. Around 2 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

Low season	September
High season	February
Cheapest flight	$177

TSV - CNS

$177 Find Cheap Flights from Townsville to Cairns – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Townsville to Cairns (TSV-CNS)

Recent return flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Recent one-way flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Recent last minute flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Recent direct flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Price, demand, and travel trends for Townsville to Cairns flights

How much is a return flight from Townsville to Cairns?

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

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

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

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

How many direct flights run daily between Townsville and Cairns?

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

Key details for Townsville to Cairns flights

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Townsville to Cairns

Your Townsville to Cairns flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking Townsville to Cairns flights

Prefer to fly direct from Townsville to Cairns?

More options for your flight from Townsville to Cairns

Complete your trip to Cairns with a hotel stay or car hire

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Townsville to Cairns

Find direct flights to and from Townsville and Cairns

Flights from domestic origins to Cairns

Flights to other popular destinations

Find deals for your return flight