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Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
SAR 318
Qantas Airways Qantas Airways 1h · Direct Sun, Jan 10
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Cheapest return
SAR 724
Qantas Airways Qantas Airways 1h · Direct Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 13
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April
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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 SAR 318 and round-trip from SAR 724. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 318 SAR 749
      57% off
      57% off
      SAR 749 SAR 318
    • Cheapest
      TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 318 SAR 749
      57% off
      57% off
      SAR 749 SAR 318
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 320 SAR 1,749
      82% off
      82% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 320
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 325
      81% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 325
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 400
      47% off
      SAR 749 SAR 400
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 400
      47% off
      SAR 749 SAR 400
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 418
      76% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 418
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 420
      76% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 420
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 455
      39% off
      SAR 749 SAR 455
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 10:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 11:05
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 12:05
      Cairns - Townsville | Wed, Jan 13 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 724 SAR 1,059
      32% off
      32% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 724
    • TSV 10:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 781 SAR 1,059
      26% off
      26% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 781
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 792 SAR 1,059
      25% off
      25% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 792
    • TSV 17:45
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 18:45
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 798
      25% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 798
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Jan 19 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 825
      22% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 825
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 837
      21% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 837
    • TSV 16:15
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 843
      20% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 843
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 18:10
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 19:10
      Cairns - Townsville | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 843
      20% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 843
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 08:55
      1h
      Direct
      TSV 09:55
      Cairns - Townsville | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 859
      19% off
      SAR 1,059 SAR 859
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      TSV 16:00
      Cairns - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 318 SAR 749
      57% off
      57% off
      SAR 749 SAR 318
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 318 SAR 749
      57% off
      57% off
      SAR 749 SAR 318
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 320 SAR 1,749
      82% off
      82% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 320
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 325
      81% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 325
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 400
      47% off
      SAR 749 SAR 400
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 400
      47% off
      SAR 749 SAR 400
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 418
      76% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 418
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 420
      76% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 420
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 455
      39% off
      SAR 749 SAR 455
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 318 SAR 2,124
      85% off
      85% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 318
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 320 SAR 2,124
      85% off
      85% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 320
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 325 SAR 2,124
      85% off
      85% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 325
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 418
      80% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 418
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 420
      80% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 420
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 455
      79% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 455
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 457
      78% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 457
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 506
      76% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 506
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 619
      71% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 619
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 750 SAR 2,124
      65% off
      65% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 750
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 993 SAR 2,124
      53% off
      53% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 993
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 762 SAR 2,124
      64% off
      64% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 762
    • TSV 17:15
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 992
      53% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 992
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 1,434
      32% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 1,434
    • TSV 18:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 928
      56% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 928
    • TSV 17:45
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 18:45
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 632
      70% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 632
    • TSV 21:10
      11h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:35
      Townsville - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 811
      62% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 811
    • TSV 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Regional Express Airlines
      SAR 457
      78% off
      SAR 2,124 SAR 457
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 318 SAR 749
      57% off
      57% off
      SAR 749 SAR 318
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 318 SAR 749
      57% off
      57% off
      SAR 749 SAR 318
    • TSV 14:20
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:20
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 320 SAR 1,749
      82% off
      82% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 320
    • TSV 14:55
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 15:55
      Townsville - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 325
      81% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 325
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 400
      47% off
      SAR 749 SAR 400
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 400
      47% off
      SAR 749 SAR 400
    • TSV 07:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 08:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 418
      76% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 418
    • TSV 13:00
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 420
      76% off
      SAR 1,749 SAR 420
    • TSV 18:50
      1h
      Direct
      CNS 19:50
      Townsville - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      SAR 461
      38% off
      SAR 749 SAR 461
    • TSV 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Townsville - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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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 SAR 318) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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 April, with an average price of SAR 641. January sees the highest fares, around SAR 888.

SAR 888
SAR 765
SAR 641
SAR 518
    Cheapest
  • SAR 726
    Nov
  • SAR 750
    Dec
  • SAR 888
    Jan
  • SAR 663
    Feb
  • SAR 742
    Mar
  • SAR 641
    Apr
  • SAR 683
    May
  • SAR 695
    Jun
  • SAR 854
    Jul
  • SAR 674
    Aug
  • SAR 689
    Sep
  • SAR 748
    Oct

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.

SAR 839
SAR 753
SAR 667
SAR 581
    Cheapest
  • SAR 839
    Mon
  • SAR 720
    Tue
  • SAR 777
    Wed
  • SAR 806
    Thu
  • SAR 708
    Fri
  • SAR 713
    Sat
  • SAR 667
    Sun

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.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:50

    TSV

    1h

    19:50

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  2. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    14:55

    TSV

    1h

    15:55

    CNS

    S - T - T F S
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  3. QF2346

    Townsville Airport

    07:00

    TSV

    1h

    08:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  4. QF2350

    Townsville Airport

    10:20

    TSV

    1h

    11:20

    CNS

    - M - W T - -
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  5. ZL5416

    Townsville Airport

    08:00

    TSV

    1h 5m

    09:05

    CNS

    - - - - - F -
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  6. ZL5442

    Townsville Airport

    18:00

    TSV

    1h 5m

    19:05

    CNS

    - M - W - - -
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  7. JQ913

    Townsville Airport

    08:50

    TSV

    2h 35m

    Direct

    12:25

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  8. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    21:10

    TSV

    1h 50m

    Direct

    23:00

    BNE

    - - - W T F S
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  10. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - W - F S

  11. JQ909

    Townsville Airport

    21:10

    TSV

    1h 50m

    Direct

    23:00

    BNE

    - - - W T F S
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  12. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ907

    Townsville Airport

    21:25

    TSV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    23:10

    BNE

    S M T - T - S
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  14. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - W - F S
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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 42 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 19:35, with about 12 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 SAR 738 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 SAR 318, and round-trip fares start from SAR 724. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Sun, Jan 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Regional Express and SmartLynx Airlines operate direct flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 44 minutes, and around 32 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 SAR 891. 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 SAR 318. 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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