Brisbane to Townsville (BNE–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNE–TSV is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Emirates and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 37 | 223, 73H, E90 | 2h-2h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 31 | 73H, E90 | 2h-2h10 | – | – | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 21 | 320 | 2h-23h06 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 20 | 73H | 2h05-2h10 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 19 | 73H, E90 | 2h-2h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 10 | 73H, E90 | 2h | – | Oneworld | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 73H | 2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BNE: AEST · TSV: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).
Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.
BNE–TSV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNE to TSV
Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 145 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNE to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNE to TSV ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 23 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 145 weekly flights outbound and 152 return, totaling 297 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.