Townsville to Cairns flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Townsville to Cairns is €98 with Qantas (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- 30 Mar€98
- Lowest observed
- €98, departing 30 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Non-stop, one way
- €98, departing 30 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Jetstar, Virgin Australia
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Townsville to Cairns. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 282 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h
- Airlines seen
- Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Jetstar, Virgin Australia
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) → Townsville, city gazetteer reference point (-19.2590, 146.8169): ≈ 5 km.
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 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.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Townsville to Cairns?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €98, found on 5 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns?
In our observations March 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €98.
Are there direct flights from Townsville to Cairns?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Volaris Costa Rica.
Which airlines fly from Townsville to Cairns?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
How long does the flight from Townsville to Cairns take?
Across the 47 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 3h 27m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Townsville to Cairns fares were non-stop?
40 of the 47 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 Townsville to Cairns?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €98, departing 30 Mar 2027 (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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