Cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville

One-way fares from $322 · CBR → TSV · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$322

Virgin Australia · Fri, 13 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $322

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
3h 50m

1,800 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Townsville

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $322

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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Virgin Australia
Depart06:30 Fri, 13 NovCBR → TSV 3h 50m · 1 stop
$322one way, per person
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About flights from Canberra to Townsville

Canberra (CBR) and Townsville (TSV) are about 1,800 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 50m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $322, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Canberra to Townsville?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $322 with Virgin Australia, departing Friday 13 November 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Townsville?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $322 one way.

Are there direct flights from Canberra to Townsville?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Canberra to Townsville?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 50m. Canberra and Townsville are around 1,800 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Canberra to Townsville?

Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia.

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