Rex - Regional ExpressDepart09:15
Tue, 3 NovTSV → CNS
1h 05m · Direct
$180one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $180
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Yes
- Flight time
- 1h 00m
Rex - Regional Express · Tue, 3 Nov
from $180
Rex - Regional Express and Qantas
280 km
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About flights from Townsville to Cairns
Townsville (TSV) and Cairns (CNS) 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 $180, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Townsville to Cairns?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $180 with Rex - Regional Express, departing Tuesday 3 November 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Cairns?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $180 one way.
Are there direct flights from Townsville to Cairns?
Yes. Recent direct fares were with Rex - Regional Express and Qantas.
How long is the flight from Townsville to Cairns?
A direct flight takes about 1h 00m. Townsville and Cairns are around 280 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Townsville to Cairns?
Recent fares on this route were with Rex - Regional Express and Qantas.
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