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Last minute flights from Townsville to Cairns

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Townsville Cairns
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Mon., 06 Jan. TSV - CNS
Fri., 10 Jan. CNS - TSV
$717 $679
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Sun., 05 Jan. TSV - CNS
$147 $142
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Sun., 12 Jan. TSV - CNS
Sat., 18 Jan. CNS - TSV
$332 $301
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Thu., 26 Dec. TSV - CNS
Mon., 30 Dec. CNS - TSV
$405 $378
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Tue., 31 Dec. TSV - CNS
Thu., 02 Jan. CNS - TSV
$328 $301
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Wed., 15 Jan. TSV - CNS
Mon., 10 Feb. CNS - TSV
$664 $628
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
60% Trains are 60% more expensive in Cairns than in Townsville.
Townsville $3.1
Cairns $5
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
20% A meal in Cairns is 20% cheaper than a meal in Townsville.
Townsville $30
Cairns $23.5
Distance: 281 kms
Townsville airports
Townsville Airport - RAAF Townsville (TSV) How far from city centre: 13 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Townsville to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Townsville to Cairns?
The total flight time between Townsville and Cairns is of around 01:00 hours on average, considering an average distance of 299 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Townsville to Cairns is $142. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Townsville?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 43% more expensive than Townsville, with a fare of 7.00 AUD, while train tickets costs 61% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 3.10 AUD in Townsville. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 23.50 AUD in Cairns, 22% less than the 30.00 AUD in Townsville. The price of the coffee is around 29% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Townsville the coffee costs 4.83 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Townsville to Cairns?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Townsville. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Townsville and Cairns?
The main airport route flying between Townsville and Cairns is: Townsville Airport - RAAF Townsville (TSV) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Qantas Airways. Regional Express.

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