| Route | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane to Townsville flights | $115 | $230 |
| Melbourne to Townsville flights | $129 | $248 |
| Cairns to Townsville flights | $182 | $386 |
| Sydney to Townsville flights | $202 | $336 |
| Adelaide to Townsville flights | $246 | $513 |
| Launceston to Townsville flights | $248 | |
| Darwin to Townsville flights | $342 | $738 |
| Perth to Townsville flights | $358 | $744 |
| Gold Coast to Townsville flights | $591 |
Prices last updated: 23 Jun 2026 16:45
Return fares to Townsville by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Townsville is July 2026, with return fares from $198 — 29% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $280).
Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Townsville, with return fares from $198. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $280.
Across the year, return fares to Townsville average around $243. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 19% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Townsville
These are the average prices for return airfares to Townsville
The cheapest month to travel is typically July.
How much do return flights to Townsville cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Townsville is $230.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Townsville?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Townsville is 13 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Townsville?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Townsville is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Townsville?Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Airnorth Regional, Virgin Australia and Rex fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Townsville take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 55 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Townsville?The IATA code for Townsville is TSV. It is located in Australia at coordinates -19.25699, 146.7707.
When should you book flights to Townsville?From our data, you should book flights to Townsville 30 days out.
Townsville Airport is about 5 km west of the CBD in the suburb of Garbutt. The short distance keeps fares low and travel times under 15 minutes by road.
Car hire desks are inside the terminal. Townsville is a common base for trips to Magnetic Island (the ferry terminal is about 8 km from the airport) and the drive north to Cairns or south to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays.
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