Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns
Choose between Qantas, Jetstar Airways, or Regional Express to find the best price
The distance between Townsville and Cairns is 285 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Regional Express, and Airnorth. Townsville and Cairns have 37 direct flights per week.
Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 80 from Townsville TSV to Cairns CNS
Cheap round trips starting from $ 181 from Townsville TSV to Cairns CNS
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | - | 5 | 5 |
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Regional Express on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
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Check-in for a flight from Townsville to Cairns
| 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 Townsville to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Townsville and Cairns takes around 0.94 hours.
What is the flight distance between Townsville and Cairns?
The flight distance between Townsville and Cairns is 285 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Townsville and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Townsville and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Regional Express, Qantas.
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 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 airports are near Townsville?
The main airport in Townsville is Townsville. It is also served by Whitsunday Coast, Townsville.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
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