Cheap Flights from Townsville to Cairns

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Townsville Intl. Airport to Cairns Airport?
Learning Spanish, watching four or more random in-flight movies, finally reading those work emails — these are a few things you WON'T have time to do in the air between Townsville and Cairns. The typical flight time is only 55 minutes.
Are there non-stop flights between Townsville Intl. Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Ahhhh. Don't you just love companies battling each other for your hard-earned cash? The route between TSV and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is a busy one. Have a look at The Flying Kangaroo and Rex Regional Express to find out what's up for grabs.
What airlines fly non-stop from TSV to Cairns Airport?
You won't need to put up with irritating stopovers or chow down on dodgy airport food if you're flying between TSV and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS). You'll be able to find a few airlines that fly direct. The Flying Kangaroo (QF) is one popular choice, with 117 flights every month. However, your options don't end there. Rex Regional Express (ZL) has 13 flights every month. Pick one. Book it. There ya go!
How many flights are flown between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Take your pick of 4 flights between Townsville Intl. Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) every day. You'll have no worries landing a flight if you've made a lastminute decision to take off.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Townsville to Cairns Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Townsville
Origin city name
Townsville
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination city name
Cairns
Distance
283 km

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