Townsville to Cairns (TSV–CNS) — 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.
TSV–CNS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Skytrans Australia and Regional Express lead the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: NZ | 35 | 32X, DH4 | 0h45-1h | – | Oneworld | NZ |
| QN Skytrans Australia | 3 | DH1, DH3 | 0h55-1h | – | – | – |
| ZL Regional Express | 1 | SF3 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cairns from Townsville
| Metric | TSV→CNS | PPP→CNS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TSV | – | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 8 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
TSV: AEST · CNS: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Townsville, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
TSV–CNS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TSV to CNS
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Skytrans Australia and Regional Express. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TSV to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TSV to CNS is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Proserpine (PPP).