Q: How many flights are there between Townsville and Cairns per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 7 direct flights that take off from Townsville and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 1h 00m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 39 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: Which airlines fly most frequently between Townsville and Cairns?

Qantas Airways connects Townsville to Cairns with 33 flights per week. Skytrans also offers 3 flights per week, while Rex follows with 3 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between Townsville and Cairns per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 7 direct flights that take off from Townsville and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 1h 00m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 39 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Townsville and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways connects Townsville to Cairns with 33 flights per week. Skytrans also offers 3 flights per week, while Rex follows with 3 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the earliest departure time from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Townsville at 07:05 and will be landing in Cairns at 08:05.

Question 4

What’s the latest departure time from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Townsville to Cairns jets off at 19:10 and lands at 20:10.

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Townsville to Cairns flight route.

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Townsville and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 7

On which days can I fly direct from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Townsville to Cairns on a daily basis.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Townsville to Cairns is October, where tickets cost £143 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £210 and £207 respectively.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Townsville to Cairns. <a href='/flight-routes/Townsville-TSV/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Townsville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Townsville-TSV/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Townsville with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Townsville-TSV/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Townsville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Townsville-TSV/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Townsville to Cairns, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Townsville to Cairns is October, where tickets cost £143 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £210 and £207 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

To get a below average price on the flight from Townsville to Cairns, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Townsville and Cairns?

Qantas Airways connects Townsville to Cairns with 33 flights per week. Skytrans also offers 3 flights per week, while Rex follows with 3 flights per week.

How many flights are there between Townsville and Cairns per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Townsville to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Townsville at 07:05 and will be landing in Cairns at 08:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Townsville to Cairns?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Townsville to Cairns jets off at 19:10 and lands at 20:10.

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Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Townsville to Cairns?

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Townsville to Cairns flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Townsville to Cairns?

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Townsville and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Townsville to Cairns?

There are direct flights from Townsville to Cairns on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Townsville to Cairns?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Townsville to Cairns.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Townsville to Cairns?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Townsville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Townsville to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Townsville with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Townsville to Cairns?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Townsville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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