Cairns to Townsville flights from £118
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The distance between Cairns and Townsville is 285 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Regional Express. Cairns and Townsville have 47 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
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Regional Express on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Townsville
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | 0 0 |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | 0 0 |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | 0 0 |
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | 0 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Cairns to Townsville?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Townsville takes around 0.92 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cairns and Townsville?
The flight distance between Cairns and Townsville is 285 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Townsville?
Several carriers operate flights between Cairns and Townsville. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas, Regional Express.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bangkok, Denpasar, Seoul, Sunshine Coast Region, Darwin, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Gold Coast, Singapore, Adelaide, Perth, London, Chiang Mai, Cebu, Busan.
What are the most popular routes to and from Townsville?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Townsville and Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Manila, Adelaide, Perth, Bangkok, City of Newcastle, Orange, Hobart, Cloncurry, London, Berlin, Toowoomba, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Honolulu, Wagga Wagga.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Townsville?
The main airport in Townsville is Townsville. It is also served by Townsville, Whitsunday Coast.
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