Cloncurry to Townsville (CNJ–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cloncurry to Townsville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 418 mi 1h 30m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CNJ–TSV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 418 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNJ–TSV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 1 DH4 1h30 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNJ to TSV direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNJ to TSV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Townsville from Cloncurry

Nearby airports with service to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
Metric CNJ→TSV ISA→TSV
Distance from CNJ – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 10
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 40m
Mount Isa (ISA) to Townsville flights
Airports within 200 miles of CNJ with service to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Townsville is 0 hours the same as Cloncurry.
CNJ: AEST · TSV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cloncurry, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
418 mi / 673 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Facts

CNJ–TSV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cloncurry to Townsville route.
Route details
Distance418 mi / 673 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 4 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CNJ
Full nameCloncurry Airport
IATA / ICAOCNJ / YCCY
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation616 ft / 188 m
Destination: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNJ to TSV flights.
Nonstop flights from Cloncurry Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 418 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CNJ to TSV. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ISA, CNS and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TSV to CNJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ISA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes on the 590 km sector. The route tracks east across the Queensland outback from the inland mining town to the coast. Winds at altitude can shorten or extend the flight by 10 minutes either way.
Rex Airlines (Regional Express) and Qantas (via QantasLink) operate on this route. Equipment is typically Saab 340 or Dash 8 turboprop aircraft. Frequency varies but expect several flights per week. This is a key link in the outback Queensland air network connecting mining communities to coastal services.
The route is dominated by mining and resources sector traffic. Cloncurry sits in the Mount Isa mineral province, and Townsville is the nearest major coastal city with a hospital, commercial services, and domestic jet connections. FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) workers and business travellers make up most of the passenger base.
Cloncurry Airport is a small regional terminal with basic amenities. There is a check-in counter, a small waiting area, and car park. No food outlets operate inside the terminal. The airport sits 2 km from the town centre. Taxis are not always available, so arrange pickup in advance or rent a car.
Townsville Airport has direct flights to Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, and Melbourne on Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. Brisbane connections are the most frequent with multiple daily departures. The airport also serves as the departure point for ferries to Magnetic Island, which leave from the nearby ferry terminal in the city centre, about 5 km from the airport.

Cloncurry to Townsville: Outback to Coast

The Cloncurry to Townsville route covers 590 km in about 1 hour 20 minutes, connecting an inland mining hub with North Queensland's largest coastal city. Rex Airlines and QantasLink operate the service using turboprop aircraft. Passenger traffic is heavily weighted toward the resources sector, with FIFO workers and mining industry business travel driving most of the demand.

Cloncurry sits at the heart of the Mount Isa mineral province and has been a mining town since the 1860s. Townsville provides the nearest access to major hospitals, jet connections to state capitals, and coastal amenities. The driving alternative on the Flinders Highway takes about 7 hours, making the flight essential for time-sensitive travel. Townsville Airport connects onward to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns, making it the key transit point for anyone heading to or from western Queensland.