Virgin AustraliaDepart14:20
Sun, 15 NovDRW → TSV
6h 10m · 1 stop
$481one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $481
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 5h 50m
Virgin Australia · Sun, 15 Nov
from $481
Usually 1+ stop
1,870 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Townsville
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Cheapest dates in November 2026
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JetstarDepart19:05
Sat, 14 NovDRW → TSV
5h 50m · 1 stop
$495one way, per person
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About flights from Darwin to Townsville
Darwin (DRW) and Townsville (TSV) are about 1,870 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 5h 50m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $481, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Darwin to Townsville?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $481 with Virgin Australia, departing Sunday 15 November 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Townsville?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $481 one way.
Are there direct flights from Darwin to Townsville?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Townsville?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 50m. Darwin and Townsville are around 1,870 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Darwin to Townsville?
Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.
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