Cairns to Townsville (CNS–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cairns to Townsville
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 177 mi 1h nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CNS–TSV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–TSV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 7 DH4 1h – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (7 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, CNS to TSV direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to TSV.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SYD ~15h 20m BNE ~17h 50m MEL ~22h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
177 mi / 285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Facts

CNS–TSV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Townsville route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 285 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 20 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to TSV flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville take approximately 1h. The route covers 177 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CNS to TSV. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, BNE and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TSV to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to TSV

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to TSV ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.