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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 SEK 899 and round-trip from SEK 1,288. 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
        SEK 1,288 SEK 3,543
        64% off
        64% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 1,288
      • TSV 18:35
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 1,353 SEK 3,543
        62% off
        62% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 1,353
      • 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
        SEK 1,411 SEK 3,543
        60% off
        60% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 1,411
      • 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
        SEK 1,497
        57% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 1,497
      • 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
        SEK 1,509
        56% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 1,509
      • 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
        SEK 1,631
        54% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 1,631
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 07:15
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 08:15
        Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Sep 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 2,479
        30% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 2,479
      • 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
        SEK 2,536
        28% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 2,536
      • 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
        SEK 2,554
        28% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 2,554
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 19 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 2,646
        25% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 2,646
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 2 | Regional Express Airlines
        CNS 08:05
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 09:05
        Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Oct 5 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 2,667
        25% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 2,667
      • TSV 07:00
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 08:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:00
        55m
        Direct
        TSV 09:55
        Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 2,692
        24% off
        SEK 3,543 SEK 2,692
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TSV 16:00
        Cairns - Townsville | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 14:55
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 15:55
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 899 SEK 2,033
        56% off
        56% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 899
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 1,316 SEK 2,033
        35% off
        35% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,316
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 1,316 SEK 2,033
        35% off
        35% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,316
      • TSV 09:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:20
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Sep 30 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 1,316
        35% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,316
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Oct 2 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 1,526
        25% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,526
      • TSV 18:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 1,538
        24% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,538
      • TSV 18:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 1,539
        24% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,539
      • TSV 10:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 11:10
        Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Regional Express Airlines
        SEK 1,539
        24% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,539
      • TSV 18:50
        1h
        Direct
        CNS 19:50
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
        SEK 1,545
        24% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,545
      • TSV 21:00
        24h
        1 stop
        CNS 21:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,520
        25% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,520
      • TSV 21:00
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,526
        25% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,526
      • TSV 21:10
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,528
        25% off
        SEK 2,033 SEK 1,528
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | 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 SEK 1,662. January sees the highest fares, around SEK 2,302.

SEK 2,302
SEK 1,982
SEK 1,662
SEK 1,342
    Cheapest
  • SEK 1,950
    Sep
  • SEK 1,761
    Oct
  • SEK 1,853
    Nov
  • SEK 1,943
    Dec
  • SEK 2,302
    Jan
  • SEK 1,719
    Feb
  • SEK 1,923
    Mar
  • SEK 1,662
    Apr
  • SEK 1,771
    May
  • SEK 1,802
    Jun
  • SEK 2,214
    Jul
  • SEK 1,748
    Aug

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 Tuesday, as fares are typically the highest.

SEK 2,180
SEK 1,958
SEK 1,736
SEK 1,514
    Cheapest
  • SEK 2,152
    Mon
  • SEK 2,180
    Tue
  • SEK 1,955
    Wed
  • SEK 1,810
    Thu
  • SEK 1,784
    Fri
  • SEK 1,758
    Sat
  • SEK 1,736
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is Qantas Airways (from SEK 899) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From SEK 899
Regional Express Airlines
From SEK 1,316
Jetstar Airways
From SEK 1,520
Virgin Australia
From SEK 1,765

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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. QF2370

    Townsville Airport

    14:55

    TSV

    1h

    15:55

    CNS

    S - T - - F -
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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. QF2348

    Townsville Airport

    19:20

    TSV

    1h

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - - T - -
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  4. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    17:40

    TSV

    1h

    18:40

    CNS

    - - - - T - S
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  5. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    12:25

    TSV

    1h

    13:25

    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

    21:25

    TSV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    23:10

    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

    14:25

    TSV

    1h 50m

    Direct

    16:15

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
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  12. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M - 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 distance285.95km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceSEK 899
Cheapest return ticket priceSEK 1,288

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 49 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 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 18:35, with about 17 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 SEK 1,720 in October, 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.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines operate direct flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 49 minutes, and around 11 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 SEK 2,279. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 18 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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