Cheap Cairns to Townsville flights (CNS to TSV)

Cairns to Townsville flights

Nestled between Castle Hill and the coast, Townsville is where land and sea meet sophisticated city living. Discover this vibrant regional hub for yourself when you book flights from Cairns to Townsville with Virgin Australia.

When visit Townsville

With an average of 320 days of sunshine every year, Townsville is an ideal holiday destination from season to season – but if you want to immerse yourself in the city’s culture, there are a few key events to keep in mind. In April and May, Groovin’ the Moo sees festivalgoers flock to the region for a day of live music, while the North Queensland Home Brew Competition is the perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to quench their thirst. Looking for something more fast-paced? Plan your trip in July, when the city fills with Supercars for the annual Townsville 400.

For more travel inspiration, check out our top things to do in Townsville before take-off.


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Economy Choice: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Choice fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or cancel your booking to travel credit by paying a fee and any fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are not permitted for this fare if you cancel your booking but may be requested for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

Economy Flex: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Choice fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or cancel your booking to travel credit by paying a fee and any fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are permitted for a fee if you cancel this booking. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

Business: Price is based on a one-way Business fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. Changes incur any applicable fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees page for details. Refunds are permitted if you cancel this booking. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com