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Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Townsville

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 hourFlights between Cairns and Townsville take, on average, 1 hour minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£76Cheapest price for a flight between Cairns and Townsville found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCairns AirportWhen flying from Cairns to Townsville

Destination airportTownsville AirportFor the route from Cairns to Townsville

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cairns to Townsville

Airlines flying this routeRegional Express, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Cairns to Townsville

One-way average Price£174The average price for a flight Cairns - Townsville at Opodo is £174, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Townsville when departing from Cairns

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Last checked on Wed 11/11

Distance: 175 mi

Cairns airports

Cairns Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Townsville airports

Book your Cairns to Townsville flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cairns to Townsville (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £76, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cairns to Townsville takes roughly 1 hour, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cairns–Townsville route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)

The weather in Townsville

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Townsville, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 15ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 14ºC
Hottest month: December
Coldest month: July
Driest month: September
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Cairns to Townsville

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cairns to Townsville:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Townsville. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Townsville

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cairns to Townsville?

When you fly from Cairns to Townsville the average price is £174. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Townsville at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Townsville is 76 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

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

The most popular months to book a flight from Cairns to Townsville are November, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Townsville?

The best time of the year to go to Townsville when flying from Cairns depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Townsville from Cairns in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, May and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cairns - Townsville.

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Townsville?

The total flight time between Cairns and Townsville is of around 1 hour on average, considering an average distance of 174.64 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Townsville compared to Cairns?

While in Cairns temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Townsville can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 20º ºC in Townsville, compared to the 22º ºC average in Cairns.

Which are the airlines with flights from Cairns to Townsville?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Cairns to Townsville are:

Regional Express.
Regional Express.

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