Cheap flights from Adelaide to Townsville from $259

If you are unable to visit Townsville during the month of January, then departing from Adelaide during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $507.

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Townsville. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $541. Flights from Adelaide to Townsville on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $728. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Fly from Adelaide to Townsville for the best Adelaide - Townsville flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Townsville from Adelaide when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Townsville for around $542 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Townsville from Adelaide for as low as $474 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Adelaide to Townsville flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

As of March 2026, prices for Adelaide to Townsville flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Adelaide to Townsville

Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Townsville from Adelaide according to our data. Virgin Australia is the first choice among our users, with 77% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Townsville. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Townsville on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 0% of flights between Adelaide and Townsville have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 0 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.