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Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville from $554

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — TSV
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Canberra to Townsville are usually found in June or April, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 20 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$554

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$720
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  • 2/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 45m total
  • Canberra to Townsville
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Best flights from Canberra to Townsville
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Canberra to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

Sun 2/212:35CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/206:05TSV - CBR
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$554
Fri 3/106:40CBR - TSV
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/117:25TSV - CBR
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/12$572
Sun 2/212:35CBR - TSV
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Sun 9/220:25TSV - CBR
2 stops19h 35mJetstar
Deal found 19/12$736
Tue 21/113:25CBR - TSV
3 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 23/120:15TSV - CBR
3 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$2,721

Find flights from Canberra to Townsville within your budget

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CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sun 2/2

12:35-19:45

1 stop8h 10m

Townsville

Sun 9/2

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

$554

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 3/1

06:40-10:55

1 stop5h 15m

Townsville

Fri 10/1

17:25-23:05

1 stop4h 40m

$572

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Sun 2/2

12:35-19:45

1 stop8h 10m

Townsville

Sun 9/2

20:25-17:00

2 stops19h 35m

$736

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 21/1

13:25-11:45

3 stops23h 20m

Townsville

Thu 23/1

20:15-21:10

3 stops23h 55m

$2,721

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Deals found on 19/12

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Townsville

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Travel insights for flights from Canberra to Townsville

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Canberra to Townsville including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Canberra to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Canberra to Townsville is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 CBR to TSV?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Canberra to Townsville is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Rainfall in Townsville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Townsville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 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 20 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
482 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Canberra to Townsville is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $572 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Jetstar and Air New Zealand, starting at $736 and $2,721 round-trip. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Canberra to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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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JetstarCheapest$272Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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