Cairns to Townsville flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Cairns to Townsville is €124 with Rex - Regional Express (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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Rex - Regional Express · Non-stop · One wayWhen to fly
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- 10 Nov€125
- 12 Nov€138
- 17 Nov€124
- 19 Nov€124
- 22 Nov€125
- 23 Nov€166
- 24 Nov€128
- 26 Nov€128
- 29 Nov€128
- 30 Nov€166
- Lowest observed
- €124, departing 17 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 67Check live prices for this route
- Non-stop, one way
- €124, departing 17 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Virgin Australia
- Fastest observed flight time
- 55m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Cairns to Townsville. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 282 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 55m
- Airlines seen
- Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Virgin Australia
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 55m with Qantas.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Rex - Regional Express | 58 / 66 | 1h |
| Qantas | 8 / 66 | 55m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 5 km.
- Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) → Townsville, city gazetteer reference point (-19.2590, 146.8169): ≈ 5 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in November 2026 from Cairns to Townsville: 17 Nov 2026, €124 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €124 | 10 |
| December 2026 | €125 | 14 |
| January 2027 | €125 | 15 |
| February 2027 | €125 | 12 |
| March 2027 | €125 | 15 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Tuesday departure we saw from Cairns to Townsville: 17 Nov 2026, €124 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €166 | 5 |
| Tuesday | €124 | 21 |
| Thursday | €124 | 19 |
| Sunday | €125 | 19 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cairns to Townsville by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €124 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €124 | 3 |
| 8 to 30 days | €124 | 13 |
| 31 to 60 days | €125 | 12 |
| 61 days or more | €125 | 39 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Cairns to Townsville: Rex - Regional Express, €124 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Rex - Regional Express | €124Nov 17, 2026 | 59 |
| Qantas | €166Nov 23, 2026 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cairns to Townsville?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €124, found on 6 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Cairns to Townsville?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Volaris Costa Rica.
Which airlines fly from Cairns to Townsville?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
How long does the flight from Cairns to Townsville take?
Across the 67 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 1h, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Cairns to Townsville fares were non-stop?
67 of the 67 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a non-stop flight from Cairns to Townsville?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €124, departing 17 Nov 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Cairns to Townsville?
For Cairns to Townsville, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Rex - Regional Express (58), Qantas (8). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Townsville?
Cheapest departure day we saw in November 2026 from Cairns to Townsville: 17 Nov 2026, €124 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cairns to Townsville?
Cheapest Tuesday departure we saw from Cairns to Townsville: 17 Nov 2026, €124 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Cairns to Townsville?
Cheapest airline from Cairns to Townsville: Rex - Regional Express, €124 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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