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The distance between Townsville and Cairns is 285 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Regional Express. Townsville and Cairns 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 Townsville to Cairns
| 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 Townsville to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Townsville and Cairns takes around 0.93 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 Qantas, Regional Express.
What are the most popular routes to and from Townsville?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Townsville and Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Bangkok, Denpasar, Manila, Cloncurry, Gold Coast, Honolulu, Phuket City, Perth, Hobart, Tokyo, Orange, Winton, Seoul, London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Sunshine Coast Region, Adelaide, Bangkok, Proserpine, Manila, Seoul, Perth, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Uluru, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, City of Newcastle, Broome, Singapore, Cebu.
What airports are near Townsville?
The main airport in Townsville is Townsville. It is also served by Townsville, Whitsunday Coast.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
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