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

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418 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 29m ago
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QQ710
QQ Alliance
100
6:45 AM
AEST
8:05 AM
AEST
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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QQ4721
QQ Alliance
E90
8:15 AM
AEST
9:35 AM
AEST
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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QF2470
QF Qant
DH4
2:10 PM
AEST
3:50 PM
AEST
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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QQ4722
QQ Alliance
E90
10:15 AM
AEST
11:35 AM
AEST
1h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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QQ711
QQ Alliance
100
10:45 AM
AEST
12:00 PM
AEST
1h 15m
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QF2473
QF Qant
DH4
12:40 PM
AEST
2:10 PM
AEST
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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QF2471
QF Qant
DH4
3:30 PM
AEST
5:00 PM
AEST
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
BNE Brisbane 5h 25m ACCXCZ → QQ Brisbane (BNE) to Cloncurry flights
CNS Cairns 5h 35m NZQFQN → QQ Cairns (CNS) to Cloncurry flights
ISA Mount Isa 8h 20m QF → QF Mount Isa (ISA) to Cloncurry flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Townsville to Cloncurry
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 418 mi 1h 20m nonstop

TSV–CNJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Alliance Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 418 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore TSV Routes CNJ Routes TSV Live Flights CNJ Live Flights
All flights from Cloncurry (CNJ) Cloncurry to Townsville flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TSV–CNJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 4 DH4 1h40 – Oneworld –
QQ Alliance Airlines 3 100, E90 1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
100 Fokker 100 – QQ
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
E90 Embraer 190 – QQ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (4 flights/wk, 57%)
Unaffiliated: QQ (3 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TSV to CNJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TSV to CNJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
BNE ~5h 25m CNS ~5h 35m ISA ~8h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
9
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 Cloncurry from Townsville

Nearby airports with service to Cloncurry Airport.
Metric TSV→CNJ CNS→CNJ
Distance from TSV – 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 30m
Cairns (CNS) to Cloncurry flights
Airports within 200 miles of TSV with service to Cloncurry Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Townsville, it's 6:00 PM in Cloncurry.
Distance & Flight Time
418 mi / 673 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

TSV–CNJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Townsville to Cloncurry route.
Route details
Distance418 mi / 673 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: CNJ
Full nameCloncurry Airport
IATA / ICAOCNJ / YCCY
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation616 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TSV to CNJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Cloncurry Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 418 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TSV to CNJ: Qantas and Alliance Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Cairns and Mount Isa.
Yes, return flights from CNJ to TSV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 30 minutes on the 680 km route heading west across inland Queensland. Block time runs around 1 hour 40 minutes. The drive on the Flinders Highway takes about 8 hours, making the flight the only same-day option for a return trip.
Rex Regional Express and QantasLink operate the route. QantasLink typically uses Dash 8 Q400 or Q300 turboprops. Frequency is limited, with departures a few times per week. Some services route through Mount Isa. Schedules are geared toward mining and outback industry workers.
Cloncurry Airport is a small outback facility with a basic terminal building. There are no jet bridges. Passengers walk across the apron to the terminal. The airport sits just south of town, a 5-minute drive from the main street. Car hire is limited so pre-booking is essential. Accommodation in Cloncurry is mostly motels along the highway.
Cloncurry sits at the junction of the Burke Developmental Road and the Flinders Highway in northwest Queensland. The town serves as a base for the mining and pastoral industries. Ernest Henry copper-gold mine and other operations are nearby. FIFO (fly-in/fly-out) workers make up a large share of passenger traffic. The Royal Flying Doctor Service also has a base in Cloncurry.
Mount Isa is 120 km west of Cloncurry with more frequent flight service from Townsville and Brisbane. Some flights from Townsville stop at Mount Isa before continuing to Cloncurry. If schedules don't align for a direct Cloncurry flight, flying to Mount Isa and driving 1.5 hours east on the Flinders Highway is a common alternative.

Townsville to Cloncurry Flights

TSV-CNJ covers 680 km across inland Queensland in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Rex Regional Express and QantasLink operate the route with turboprop aircraft, departing a few times per week. The flight replaces an 8-hour drive on the Flinders Highway. Cloncurry sits at a key crossroads in northwest Queensland and serves the surrounding mining and pastoral industries. FIFO workers make up a large share of the passenger base.

Townsville Airport is the major regional hub for north Queensland with connections to Brisbane, Cairns, and other destinations. Cloncurry Airport is a small outback facility south of town with basic services. Some flights route through or originate from Mount Isa, 120 km to the west. For passengers who can't match the limited Cloncurry schedule, flying to Mount Isa and driving east is a practical backup. The route is essential infrastructure for communities and industries across Queensland's remote northwest.