Rex - Regional ExpressDepart16:10
Thu, 12 NovCNS → TSV
1h 00m · Direct
$187one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $187
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Yes
- Flight time
- 1h 00m
Rex - Regional Express · Thu, 12 Nov
from $187
Rex - Regional Express and Qantas
280 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Townsville
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Cheapest dates in November 2026
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Rex - Regional Express
QantasDepart06:35
Fri, 6 NovCNS → TSV
1h 00m · Direct
$252one way, per person
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About flights from Cairns to Townsville
Cairns (CNS) and Townsville (TSV) are about 280 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Rex - Regional Express and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $187, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Cairns to Townsville?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $187 with Rex - Regional Express, departing Thursday 12 November 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Townsville?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $187 one way.
Are there direct flights from Cairns to Townsville?
Yes. Recent direct fares were with Rex - Regional Express and Qantas.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Townsville?
A direct flight takes about 1h 00m. Cairns and Townsville are around 280 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Cairns to Townsville?
Recent fares on this route were with Rex - Regional Express and Qantas.
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