Townsville to Cairns flights
Direct and connecting flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns International Airport (CNS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Townsville to Cairns take?
Flight time from Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Townsville to Cairns?
Airline availability for TSV to CNS changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Townsville to Cairns?
Direct (nonstop) availability on TSV to CNS varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Virgin Australia5-yr attributed events: 15Last 90 days: none recorded
- Qantas5-yr attributed events: 18Last 90 days: none recorded
- JTE5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Qantas | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| JTE | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning TSV → CNS
TSV to CNS is a short-haul route of 285 km (177 mi). See the return CNS → TSV route.
Alternative airports near Townsville: Palm Island (PMK) — 59 km.
Alternative airports near Cairns: MRG (MRG) — 41 km, Innisfail (IFL) — 81 km.