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Cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns from $179

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — CNS
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Townsville to Cairns are usually found in October or May, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS). 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$266

One-way from

$179

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$424 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
Rex
  • Rex
  • 8/5-11/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Townsville to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Thu 8/518:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Sun 11/508:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Deal found 27/3$266
Thu 1/507:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 5/508:00CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$298
Mon 5/506:05TSV - CNS
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/516:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$335
Wed 28/517:25TSV - CNS
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/606:00CNS - TSV
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/3$369
Mon 31/321:20TSV - CNS
1 stop23h 35mJetstar
Thu 3/418:00CNS - TSV
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$471

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Townsville to Cairns 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Townsville to Cairns that are best for you.

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Townsville

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 8/5

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$266

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 1/5

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Mon 5/5

08:00-08:55

Nonstop0h 55m

$298

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 5/5

06:05-08:40

1 stop26h 35m

Cairns

Thu 8/5

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

$335

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 28/5

17:25-23:35

1 stop6h 10m

Cairns

Wed 4/6

06:00-12:35

1 stop6h 35m

$369

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sat 17/5

21:20-08:25

1 stop11h 05m

Cairns

Sat 31/5

06:45-08:10

2 stops25h 25m

$582

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 28/5

17:25-23:35

1 stop6h 10m

$179

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 14/4

18:45-19:45

Nonstop1h 00m

$217

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Mon 14/4

21:20-08:25

1 stop11h 05m

$295

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Wed 28/5

10:10-22:50

2 stops12h 40m

$466

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Deals found on 27/3

Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Townsville to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Townsville to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TSV to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Townsville to Cairns in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Townsville to Cairns?

    If you book a flight from Townsville to Cairns, you will be flying from Townsville to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Townsville (TSV) take 0h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Townsville to Cairns per day from 2 airlines.

  • How popular is this Townsville to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Townsville to Cairns was viewed by 288 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 Townsville to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $266, Rex will fly you from Townsville to Cairns and back. In addition to Rex, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $298 and $369, respectively. You may be able to fly from Townsville to Cairns for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Townsville to Cairns one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $179 on Virgin Australia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $217 and Jetstar from $295 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Townsville to Cairns?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Townsville to Cairns are Skytrans (88%), Air New Zealand (86%) and Qantas Airways (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $325 for a flight from Townsville to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $151 while the most popular route, (Townsville - Cairns) is currently priced at $271.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Townsville to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Townsville to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Townsville to Cairns. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$151Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$284Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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