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Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns from £138

TSV — CNS
25 Oct — 1 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns

Sat 7/1107:00 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Sat 14/1113:25 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 22/9£277
Mon 14/1218:50 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Fri 18/1206:35 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 24/9£297
Sat 14/1106:30 -
1 stop29h 20m
Sun 15/1119:10 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 21/9£355
Mon 14/1217:15 -
1 stop5h 50m
Fri 18/1209:15 -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 24/9£392

Find flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Round-trip from

£277

One-way from

£138

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£225
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/11-14/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 21/12

07:00-08:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£138

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 4/11

17:15-23:05

1 stop5h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£190

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 14/12

18:50-19:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Fri 18/12

06:35-07:35

Nonstop1h 00m

£297

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 27/11

08:50-22:40

2 stops13h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£299

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sat 14/11

06:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

18:10-19:10

Nonstop1h 00m

£382

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 14/12

17:15-23:05

1 stop5h 50m

Cairns

Fri 18/12

09:15-21:45

1 stop12h 30m

£392

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 8/10

09:30-21:30

2 stops12h 00m

Cairns

Sun 11/10

19:10-20:05

Nonstop0h 55m

£432

TownsvilleCairns

TSV Townsville - CNS Cairns

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 19/10

15:10-22:45

1 stop7h 35m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

06:00-18:25

2 stops12h 25m

£566

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of £176). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in April is currently the most expensive (average of £295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TSV to CNS?

When flying from Townsville to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Townsville to Cairns flights typically cost between £201 and £278 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £277 on Qantas Airways (7 Nov–14 Nov).

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  • How long is the flight from Townsville to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Townsville to Cairns can take about 1h. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £297. The distance between Townsville and Cairns is about 176 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Townsville to Cairns?

    Consider Air New Zealand (90%), Qantas Airways (87%) or Alliance Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Townsville to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Townsville to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Townsville to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Townsville to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Townsville to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of £176). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in April is currently the most expensive (average of £295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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