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

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Townsville to Cairns
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 177 mi 1h nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

TSV–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Skytrans Australia lead 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 TSV–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 19 DH4 1h – Oneworld –
QN Skytrans Australia 1 DH3 1h – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – QN
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (19 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: QN (1 flights/wk, 5%)
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 CNS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TSV to CNS.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BNE ~17h 30m MEL ~17h 40m SYD ~23h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
43
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 Cairns from Townsville

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric TSV→CNS PPP→CNS
Distance from TSV – 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 20 2
Flight time 1h 1h 25m
Proserpine (PPP) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of TSV with service to Cairns International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

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

TSV–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Townsville to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 285 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TSV to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 177 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Skytrans Australia.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from TSV to CNS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNE, MEL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNS to TSV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PPP. 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.

Flights from TSV to CNS

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Skytrans Australia. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TSV to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via BNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Proserpine (PPP).