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Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, May 24 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, May 24 | Qantas Airways
        € 178 € 260
        32% off
        32% off
        € 260 € 178
      • TSV 14:55
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 15:55
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, May 10 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, May 16 | Qantas Airways
        € 178 € 260
        32% off
        32% off
        € 260 € 178
      • TSV 17:40
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 18:40
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, May 19 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 08:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 08:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, May 21 | Qantas Airways
        € 178 € 260
        32% off
        32% off
        € 260 € 178
      • TSV 14:55
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 15:55
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, May 3 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, May 9 | Qantas Airways
        € 178
        32% off
        € 260 € 178
      • TSV 14:55
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 15:55
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, May 20 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, May 23 | Qantas Airways
        € 178
        32% off
        € 260 € 178
      • TSV 17:40
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 18:40
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, May 5 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, May 10 | Qantas Airways
        € 179
        31% off
        € 260 € 179
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, May 15 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, May 22 | Qantas Airways
        € 180
        31% off
        € 260 € 180
      • TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, May 17 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, May 24 | Qantas Airways
        € 184
        28% off
        € 260 € 184
      • TSV 13:00
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, May 18 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, May 25 | Qantas Airways
        € 186
        28% off
        € 260 € 186
      • TSV 13:00
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, May 30 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Jun 6 | Qantas Airways
        € 192
        26% off
        € 260 € 192
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TSV 16:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, May 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, May 15 | Regional Express Airlines
        € 127 € 198
        36% off
        36% off
        € 198 € 127
      • TSV 13:00
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, May 21 | Qantas Airways
        € 146 € 198
        26% off
        26% off
        € 198 € 146
      • TSV 21:30
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        € 123 € 198
        38% off
        38% off
        € 198 € 123
      • TSV 20:25
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        € 125
        37% off
        € 198 € 125
      • TSV 20:25
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 129
        35% off
        € 198 € 129
      • TSV 18:10
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        € 135
        32% off
        € 198 € 135
      • TSV 21:30
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:15
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        € 135
        32% off
        € 198 € 135
      • TSV 20:55
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, May 15 | Jetstar Airways
        € 137
        31% off
        € 198 € 137
      • TSV 21:30
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, May 16 | Jetstar Airways
        € 138
        30% off
        € 198 € 138
      • TSV 20:25
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:45
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, May 22 | Jetstar Airways
        € 144
        27% off
        € 198 € 144
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in June, with an average price of € 144. January sees the highest fares, around € 198.

€ 198
€ 171
€ 144
€ 117
    Cheapest
  • € 155
    Apr
  • € 154
    May
  • € 144
    Jun
  • € 153
    Jul
  • € 147
    Aug
  • € 155
    Sep
  • € 151
    Oct
  • € 159
    Nov
  • € 167
    Dec
  • € 198
    Jan
  • € 148
    Feb
  • € 165
    Mar

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is Saturday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as fares are typically the highest.

€ 177
€ 159
€ 140
€ 122
    Cheapest
  • € 177
    Mon
  • € 171
    Tue
  • € 161
    Wed
  • € 155
    Thu
  • € 146
    Fri
  • € 140
    Sat
  • € 153
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport

See which airlines fly from Townsville to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From € 123
Regional Express Airlines
From € 127
Qantas Airways
From € 146
Virgin Australia
From € 149
Air Niugini
From € 395

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Flight Schedule from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Townsville to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF2348

    Townsville Airport

    19:20

    TSV

    1h

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - - T - -
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  2. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:35

    TSV

    1h

    19:35

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  3. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:00

    TSV

    1h

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. QF2344

    Townsville Airport

    11:50

    TSV

    1h

    12:50

    CNS

    - - T W - - -
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  5. QF2350

    Townsville Airport

    10:20

    TSV

    1h

    11:20

    CNS

    - M - W T F -
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  6. QF2370

    Townsville Airport

    14:55

    TSV

    1h

    15:55

    CNS

    S - T - - F -
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  7. ZL5418

    Townsville Airport

    09:15

    TSV

    1h 5m

    10:20

    CNS

    - M - - - - -
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  8. ZL5442

    Townsville Airport

    18:00

    TSV

    1h 5m

    19:05

    CNS

    - - - W - - -
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  9. ZL5424

    Townsville Airport

    10:05

    TSV

    1h 5m

    11:10

    CNS

    - - - - - - S
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  10. JQ907

    Townsville Airport

    20:25

    TSV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    22:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:45

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Direct

    09:05

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance285.95km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€ 123
Cheapest return ticket price€ 178

FAQs for Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 1 hour 1 minute to fly from Townsville Airport (tsv) to Cairns Airport (cns).
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around € 103 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 159 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Townsville Airport (TSV) at 07:05 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Townsville Airport (TSV) at 18:35 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 19:35.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 214 flights per month.

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