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Cheap flights from Darwin to Townsville from $756

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DRW — TSV
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
Sun 19/5
Sun 26/5

The best prices from Darwin to Townsville are usually found in March or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Townsville (TSV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 May 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$724

Round-trip from

$264
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Darwin to Townsville?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Townsville. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Townsville?

Find a great deal and save up to 115% by booking at least 10 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Darwin to Townsville within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $380.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Townsville?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Townsville from Darwin. Users have commonly found prices around $815 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $544. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Townsville (DRW - TSV)?

When flying from Darwin to Townsville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Darwin to Townsville

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Darwin and Townsville. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,180 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Fri 12/712:15DRW - TSV
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 16/706:05TSV - DRW
1 stop16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$756
Fri 17/501:05DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$827
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
2 stops10h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$1,002

Cheap Darwin to Townsville flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Darwin to Townsville specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,180 searches. Prices were last updated on 14 May 2024.
Fri 17/501:05DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$827
Fri 17/501:05DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/519:45TSV - DRW
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$993
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
2 stops10h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$1,002
Fri 17/511:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,160
Sat 18/517:00DRW - TSV
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/513:10TSV - DRW
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,231
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,244
Sat 18/517:35DRW - TSV
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/513:10TSV - DRW
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,492
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/508:50TSV - DRW
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,495
Fri 17/511:30DRW - TSV
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,814

Darwin to Townsville 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Darwin and Townsville in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,180 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Fri 12/712:15DRW - TSV
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 16/706:05TSV - DRW
1 stop16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$756
Fri 17/501:05DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$827
Fri 12/712:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/713:10TSV - DRW
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$894
Fri 12/714:30DRW - TSV
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/714:55TSV - DRW
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$940
Thu 11/701:20DRW - TSV
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/713:10TSV - DRW
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$990
Fri 17/501:05DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/519:45TSV - DRW
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$993
Thu 11/701:15DRW - TSV
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/713:10TSV - DRW
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,001
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
2 stops10h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$1,002
Fri 17/511:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,160

Darwin to Townsville flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Darwin to Townsville for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,180 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Fri 17/501:05DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$827
Fri 17/501:05DRW - TSV
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/519:45TSV - DRW
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$993
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
2 stops10h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$1,002
Fri 17/511:00DRW - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,160
Sat 18/517:00DRW - TSV
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/513:10TSV - DRW
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,231
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,244
Sat 18/517:35DRW - TSV
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/513:10TSV - DRW
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,492
Thu 16/500:35DRW - TSV
2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/508:50TSV - DRW
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,495
Fri 17/511:30DRW - TSV
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:05TSV - DRW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,814

Find flights from Darwin to Townsville within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Townsville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,180 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.

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Budget

$756 - $1,774

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 12/7

1 stop10h 20m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

1 stop16h 10m

$756

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 12/7

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

1 stop9h 05m

$894

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 12/7

1 stop8h 05m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

2 stops34h 05m

$940

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 11/7

2 stops10h 40m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

1 stop9h 05m

$990

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 11/7

1 stop10h 40m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

1 stop9h 05m

$1,001

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 11/7

2 stops30h 10m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

2 stops34h 05m

$1,220

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Thu 11/7

2 stops18h 15m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

3 stops21h 05m

$1,509

DarwinTownsville

DRW - TSV

DRWTSV

Darwin

Fri 12/7

2 stops9h 45m

Townsville

Tue 16/7

2 stops16h 15m

$1,774

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When is the best time to book a flight from Darwin to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Darwin to Townsville, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Townsville flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Townsville by month

Plan your trip from Darwin to Townsville by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Darwin to Townsville is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,135. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Townsville (average of $175). Flying from Darwin to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$265

February

$265

March

$277

April

$334

May

$328

June

$327

July

$358

August

$336

September

$340

October

$298

November

$284

December

$287

Temperature and rainfall in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

TSV

Temperature

19 - 27 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Townsville. Reviews last updated 14 May 2024.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
642 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Darwin to Townsville for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Darwin to Townsville for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $756, but on average you can expect to pay $1,135.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Darwin to Townsville for under $900?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from Darwin to Townsville within the next 7 days for less than $900.

  • How popular is this Darwin to Townsville flight route?

    The Darwin to Townsville flight path was viewed by 86 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Townsville round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Townsville, with prices starting at $756. Another option worth looking into is Jetstar, starting at $1,509 round trip. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Townsville?

    Qantas Airways, Airnorth and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Darwin to Townsville.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Townsville?

    The cheapest flight price from Darwin to Townsville is $567. On average you can expect to pay $638. The most popular route, (Darwin - Townsville), can usually be booked for $756.

  • What does DRW to TSV mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Darwin Airport to Townsville Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DRW to TSV flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Townsville that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Darwin to Townsville flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Darwin to Townsville with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Darwin to Townsville flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Townsville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Townsville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Townsville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Townsville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Townsville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Townsville that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Darwin to Townsville offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Darwin to Townsville?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Darwin to Townsville flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Darwin to Townsville flight deals updated?

    The Darwin to Townsville flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 13/5.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Townsville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to Townsville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 525,180 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
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AirnorthCheapest$509Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$743Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$995Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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