Cheap flights from Cairns to Townsville
Choose between Qantas, Jetstar Airways, or Regional Express to find the best price
The distance between Cairns and Townsville is 285 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Regional Express, and Airnorth. Cairns and Townsville have 25 direct flights per week.
Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 81 from Cairns CNS to Townsville TSV
Cheap round trips starting from $ 196 from Cairns CNS to Townsville TSV
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | - | 7 | 2 |
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Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Townsville
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | Unknown | No |
| Airnorth | ANO | TL | Yes | Unknown | No |
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 0.93 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, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin International, Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Weipa, Horn Island, Cooktown.
What are the most popular routes to and from Townsville?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Townsville and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Darwin International, Mackay, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Cloncurry, Winton, Hughenden.
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 Whitsunday Coast, Townsville.
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