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Thu, 11 June - Sat, 13 June
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
TSV - CBR
530$
518$
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Thu, 18 June - Sun, 21 June
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
TSV - CBR
533$
528$
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Thu, 9 July - Mon, 13 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
TSV - CBR
573$
560$
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Fri, 8 May - Sat, 9 May
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
TSV - CBR
581$
567$
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Sun, 28 June - Sun, 28 June
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
CBR - TSV
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
TSV - CBR
678$
661$
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Fri, 22 May
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
268$
248$
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Thu, 11 June
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
272$
248$
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Sun, 10 May
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
271$
248$
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Thu, 18 June
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
268$
260$
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Wed, 15 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CBR - TSV
267$
260$
Prime price per passenger
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Currency and price comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
20%The average meal is 20% more expensive in Townsville than in Canberra.
Canberra$25.00
Townsville$30.00
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
34%Trains in Townsville are 34% cheaper than in Canberra.
Canberra$4.16
Townsville$3.10
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
5%A taxi fare in Townsville is 5% cheaper than in Canberra.
Canberra$5.80
Townsville$5.50
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
10%Coffee in Townsville is 10% cheaper than in Canberra.
Canberra$5.49
Townsville$5.00
Distance: 1800 kms
Canberra airports
Canberra International Airport (CBR)How far from city centre: 13 kms
Townsville airports
Townsville Airport - RAAF Townsville (TSV)How far from city centre: 13 kms

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When do you want to depart from Canberra? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Townsville. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Canberra to Townsville and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Canberra to Townsville

How long does the flight take to go from Canberra to Townsville?
The total flight time between Canberra and Townsville is of around 3 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,799.55 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Canberra to Townsville?
When you fly from Canberra to Townsville the average price is $487. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Canberra to Townsville at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Canberra to Townsville is $248. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Townsville expensive to visit compared to Canberra?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Townsville costs an average of 5.50 AUD, 5% cheaper than Canberra, with a fare of 5.80 AUD,
while train tickets costs 25% less in Townsville: 3.10 AUD against 4.16 AUD in Canberra.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 30.00 AUD in Townsville, 20% more than the 25.00 AUD in Canberra.
The price of the coffee is around 9% cheaper in Townsville, with an average of 5.00 AUD, while in Canberra the coffee costs 5.49 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Canberra to Townsville?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Canberra. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Townsville compared to Canberra?
While in Canberra temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Townsville's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 20º ºC in Townsville, compared to the 6º ºC average in Canberra.

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