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Cairns.183 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
Cairns.218 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Sun, 18 May.Return flight with Regional Express.Outbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Townsville on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Regional Express departs from Cairns on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 218 €, select.
Cairns.242 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 242 €, select.
Cairns.242 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Sat, 26 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 242 €, select.
Cairns.242 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Apr, returning Sat, 3 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 242 €, select.
Cairns.242 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec, returning Sat, 17 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 242 €, select.
Cairns.243 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Sun, 13 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
Cairns.243 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Townsville to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Townsville to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Townsville to Cairns: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found183 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time58 mins
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week99

Finding cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Cairns is 183 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
58 minutes is the average flight time from Townsville to Cairns.
Air New Zealand, Qantas and Sunstate fly direct from Townsville to Cairns.
As of April 2025, there are 99 flights per week flying from Townsville to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Regional Express offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport is 1 hour.

  • Townsville and Cairns are both in the UTC+10 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • You can choose from 44 weekly Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Qantas is the earliest you can take. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 18:30.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your TSV to CNS flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Cairns adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Australia:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Qantas.

  • Rex Regional Express is the most punctual carrier operating TSV to CNS flights. An exceptional 87.5% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport flight is 90 €. A return plane ticket right now is 183 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To get cheap tickets from TSV to CNS, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from TSV to CNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Townsville Airport, data shows 71.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Townsville Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Townsville. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near TSV? If you've booked an early flight from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cairns in February.

  • The warmest month in Cairns is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TSV to CNS in August. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Cairns has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a visit to Townsville will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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