Townsville to Darwin (TSV–DRW) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
CNS Cairns 4h 50m NZQFQN → QF Cairns (CNS) to Darwin flights
BNE Brisbane 7h 5m ACCXCZ → 6ECXCZ Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin flights
MEL Melbourne 9h 22m JQQF → 6EAICZ Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 10h 5m JQQF → 6EFJJL Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Darwin flights
OOL Gold Coast ~8h 10m VA → Gold Coast (OOL) to Darwin flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Townsville to Darwin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,156 mi 3h nonstop -0.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between TSV and DRW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Darwin (DRW) Darwin to Townsville flights
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TSV to DRW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CNS ~4h 50m BNE ~7h 5m OOL ~8h 10m MEL ~9h 22m SYD ~10h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
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 Darwin from Townsville

Nearby airports with service to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin.
Metric TSV→DRW CNS→DRW
Distance from TSV – 177 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights 3 12
Flight time 3h 2h 40m
Cairns (CNS) to Darwin flights
Airports within 200 miles of TSV with service to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Townsville.
TSV: AEST · DRW: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Townsville, it's 5.5:00 PM in Darwin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,156 mi / 1,860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

TSV–DRW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Townsville to Darwin route.
Route details
Distance1,156 mi / 1,860 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: DRW
Full nameDarwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TSV to DRW flights.
Nonstop flights from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,156 miles.
This route has limited weekly 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 Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Townsville.
Yes, return flights from DRW 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.

Flights from TSV to DRW

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TSV to DRW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TSV to DRW is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,156 miles (1,860 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cairns (CNS).