Townsville to Cairns Flights
Flights from Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) connect AU and AU. The great-circle distance is approximately 282 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 1 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include TSV and CNS. The reverse route is Cairns to Townsville. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Townsville, AU
- Destination
- Cairns, AU
- Distance
- 282 km
- Typical duration
- about 1 hours
- Origin codes
- TSV
- Destination codes
- CNS
- Primary keyword
- flights from Townsville to Cairns
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Route overview
Townsville to Cairns is a city-pair air route between AU and AU. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are TSV and CNS. Related codes: TSV → CNS.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 282 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 1 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Townsville airports and metro codes: TSV.
Cairns airports and metro codes: CNS.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Cairns to Townsville, other destinations from Townsville, and other origins into Cairns.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Townsville to Cairns?
Direct flights from Townsville to Cairns typically take about 1 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Townsville to Cairns?
The great-circle distance between Townsville and Cairns is approximately 282 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Townsville to Cairns?
Townsville is commonly searched with code TSV (related: TSV). Cairns is commonly searched with code CNS (related: CNS).
Are there direct flights from Townsville to Cairns?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from Cairns to Townsville?
The reverse city pair is Cairns to Townsville. Distance is the same great-circle measure (282 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Townsville to Cairns route connect?
This route connects AU (Townsville) with AU (Cairns).