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Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville from $254

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Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 10:55
CBR
-
TSV
5h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:00 - 17:50
TSV
-
CBR
7h 50m
1 stop
$527Virgin Australia
Wed, 25 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 16:30
CBR
-
TSV
7h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:00
TSV
-
CBR
6h 15m
1 stop
$531Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
08:50 - 13:50
CBR
-
TSV
5h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 22:05
TSV
-
CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
$535Virgin Australia
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 11:00
CBR
-
TSV
4h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 18:30
TSV
-
CBR
6h 50m
1 stop
$538Virgin Australia
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
08:50 - 16:45
CBR
-
TSV
7h 55m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 22:05
TSV
-
CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
$541Virgin Australia
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
09:40 - 16:30
CBR
-
TSV
7h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:15 - 23:15
TSV
-
CBR
5h 00m
1 stop
$545Virgin Australia
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 - 16:30
CBR
-
TSV
5h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 11:35
TSV
-
CBR
15h 35m
1 stop
$547Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
08:50 - 16:45
CBR
-
TSV
7h 55m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 22:05
TSV
-
CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
$551Virgin Australia
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 10:55
CBR
-
TSV
5h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:00
TSV
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CBR
6h 15m
1 stop
$556Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 10:55
CBR
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TSV
5h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 11:40
TSV
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CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
$576Virgin Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Canberra to Townsville

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Qantas Airways
29 July
CBR11:35Canberra
6h 35m
2 stops
TSV18:10Townsville
5 Aug
TSV06:00Townsville
8h 55m
2 stops
CBR14:55Canberra
$1,065
Qantas Airways
18 Mar
CBR10:35Canberra
7h 15m
2 stops
TSV16:50Townsville
25 Mar
TSV09:00Townsville
10h 40m
2 stops
CBR20:40Canberra
$1,218
Qantas Airways
29 July
CBR12:40Canberra
8h 30m
2 stops
TSV21:10Townsville
5 Aug
TSV09:30Townsville
8h 45m
2 stops
CBR18:15Canberra
$1,228

Virgin Australia flights from Canberra to Townsville

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Canberra to Townsville flight tickets
Virgin Australia
25 Mar
CBR06:30Canberra
5h 25m
1 stop
TSV10:55Townsville
1 Apr
TSV09:00Townsville
7h 50m
1 stop
CBR17:50Canberra
$527
Virgin Australia
29 July
CBR08:50Canberra
5h 00m
1 stop
TSV13:50Townsville
5 Aug
TSV17:30Townsville
4h 35m
1 stop
CBR22:05Canberra
$535
Virgin Australia
29 July
CBR06:20Canberra
4h 40m
1 stop
TSV11:00Townsville
5 Aug
TSV11:40Townsville
6h 50m
1 stop
CBR18:30Canberra
$538

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra to Townsville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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Return

Price

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 25/3

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Wed 1/4

09:00-17:50

1 stop7h 50m

$527

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 18/3

09:40-16:30

1 stop7h 50m

Townsville

Wed 25/3

09:45-17:00

1 stop6h 15m

$531

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 29/7

08:50-13:50

1 stop5h 00m

Townsville

Wed 5/8

17:30-22:05

1 stop4h 35m

$535

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 29/7

06:20-11:00

1 stop4h 40m

Townsville

Wed 5/8

11:40-18:30

1 stop6h 50m

$538

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 28/7

08:50-16:45

1 stop7h 55m

Townsville

Thu 6/8

17:30-22:05

1 stop4h 35m

$541

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Wed 18/3

09:40-16:30

1 stop7h 50m

Townsville

Wed 25/3

17:15-23:15

1 stop5h 00m

$545

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 17/3

12:20-16:30

1 stop5h 10m

Townsville

Tue 17/3

19:00-11:35

1 stop15h 35m

$547

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Tue 28/7

08:50-16:45

1 stop7h 55m

Townsville

Thu 6/8

17:30-22:05

1 stop4h 35m

$551

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 13/3

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Tue 17/3

09:45-17:00

1 stop6h 15m

$556

CanberraTownsville

CBR - TSV

CBRTSV

Canberra

Fri 27/3

06:30-10:55

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Sun 29/3

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

$576

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Canberra to Townsville

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Townsville?

If you are unable to visit Townsville during the month of May, then departing from Canberra during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $474.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Townsville?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Townsville from Canberra when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Townsville for around $551 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 Canberra for as low as $481 on momondo.

How have Canberra to Townsville flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Canberra to Townsville flights are approximately 23% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Canberra to Townsville

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Canberra to Townsville according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

5h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Canberra to Townsville takes 5h 25m
There are no direct flights from Canberra to Townsville. There are no popular flight routes from Canberra to Townsville.
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  • How far is Canberra to Townsville by plane?

    The distance between Canberra and Townsville is about 1796.7 km. 5h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Canberra Airport to Townsville Airport?

    Prices for flights from Canberra Airport to Townsville Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Canberra Airport to Townsville Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Canberra Airport to Townsville Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Canberra Airport to Townsville Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Townsville Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Townsville Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Townsville Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Canberra to Townsville?

Best airlines flying from Canberra to Townsville

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $464Free cancellationRating
7.6
445 reviews
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