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Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 173 and round-trip from S$ 169. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 19:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 20:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 169 S$ 472
        64% off
        64% off
        S$ 472 S$ 169
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 19:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 185 S$ 472
        61% off
        61% off
        S$ 472 S$ 185
      • TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 196 S$ 472
        57% off
        57% off
        S$ 472 S$ 196
      • TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 198
        57% off
        S$ 472 S$ 198
      • TSV 10:20
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 214
        55% off
        S$ 472 S$ 214
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 16 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 325
        31% off
        S$ 472 S$ 325
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 14 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 330
        30% off
        S$ 472 S$ 330
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 14 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 332
        30% off
        S$ 472 S$ 332
      • TSV 11:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 18:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 18:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        S$ 335
        28% off
        S$ 472 S$ 335
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 336
        28% off
        S$ 472 S$ 336
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 16:10
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 17:10
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 357
        24% off
        S$ 472 S$ 357
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 358
        24% off
        S$ 472 S$ 358
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TSV 16:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 173 S$ 265
        35% off
        35% off
        S$ 265 S$ 173
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 178 S$ 265
        33% off
        33% off
        S$ 265 S$ 178
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 178 S$ 265
        33% off
        33% off
        S$ 265 S$ 178
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 178
        33% off
        S$ 265 S$ 178
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 178
        33% off
        S$ 265 S$ 178
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 180
        32% off
        S$ 265 S$ 180
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 197
        26% off
        S$ 265 S$ 197
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Regional Express Airlines
        S$ 197
        26% off
        S$ 265 S$ 197
      • TSV 21:00
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 199
        25% off
        S$ 265 S$ 199
      • TSV 21:10
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 199
        25% off
        S$ 265 S$ 199
      • TSV 21:00
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 201
        24% off
        S$ 265 S$ 201
      • TSV 21:00
        24h
        1 stop
        CNS 21:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 201
        24% off
        S$ 265 S$ 201
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 April, with an average price of S$ 218. January sees the highest fares, around S$ 302.

S$ 302
S$ 260
S$ 218
S$ 176
    Cheapest
  • S$ 236
    Oct
  • S$ 243
    Nov
  • S$ 255
    Dec
  • S$ 302
    Jan
  • S$ 225
    Feb
  • S$ 252
    Mar
  • S$ 218
    Apr
  • S$ 232
    May
  • S$ 236
    Jun
  • S$ 290
    Jul
  • S$ 229
    Aug
  • S$ 234
    Sep

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 Sunday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as fares are typically the highest.

S$ 278
S$ 255
S$ 231
S$ 208
    Cheapest
  • S$ 278
    Mon
  • S$ 276
    Tue
  • S$ 263
    Wed
  • S$ 236
    Thu
  • S$ 235
    Fri
  • S$ 242
    Sat
  • S$ 231
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is Regional Express Airlines (from S$ 173) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Regional Express Airlines
From S$ 173
Jetstar Airways
From S$ 199
Qantas Airways
From S$ 213
Virgin Australia
From S$ 250

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What is the 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. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:35

    TSV

    1h

    19:35

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  2. QF2344

    Townsville Airport

    11:50

    TSV

    1h

    12:50

    CNS

    - - T W - - -
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  3. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    17:40

    TSV

    1h

    18:40

    CNS

    - - - - T - S
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  4. QF2346

    Townsville Airport

    07:00

    TSV

    1h

    08:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  5. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:00

    TSV

    1h

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. ZL5424

    Townsville Airport

    10:05

    TSV

    1h 5m

    11:10

    CNS

    - - - - - - S
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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. JQ907

    Townsville Airport

    21:30

    TSV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    23:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    15:10

    TSV

    1h 40m

    Direct

    16:50

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
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  12. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Townsville Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Townsville Airport (TSV) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 285.95km
Cheapest one-way ticket price S$ 173
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 169

FAQs for Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 48 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 19:20, with about 13 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around S$ 249 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from S$ 173, and round-trip fares start from S$ 169. The current lowest fare is a Regional Express Airlines flight departing on Mon, Oct 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, SmartLynx Airlines and Regional Express operate direct flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 48 minutes, and around 34 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is S$ 307. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • SmartLynx Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from S$ 173. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 34 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, SmartLynx Airlines and Regional Express. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Townsville Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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