Cairns to Townsville (CNS–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CNS–TSV is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Skytrans Australia and Regional Express lead the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: NZ | 27 | DH4 | 0h55 | – | Oneworld | NZ |
| QN Skytrans Australia | 3 | DH1, DH3 | 0h55-1h | – | – | – |
| ZL Regional Express | 1 | SF3 | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CNS: AEST · TSV: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
CNS–TSV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CNS to TSV
Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Skytrans Australia and Regional Express. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CNS to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CNS to TSV is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mount Isa, Brisbane and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.