Cheap Flights from Townsville to Cairns
Cheap Flights from Townsville to Cairns
Looking for cheap flights from Townsville to Cairns? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Townsville to Cairns vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,000–7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Townsville to Cairns for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
TSV - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,000 Pts + $53.5
2026-11-06
TSV - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $48
2026-11-07
TSV - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $48
2026-11-09
TSV - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $48
2026-11-10
TSV - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $48
2026-11-11
TSV - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $48
Townsville to Cairns flight facts
Distance
176 mi
284 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Cairns is in the same time zone as Townsville.
Airports in Townsville
TSV · Townsville
Airports in Cairns
CNS · Cairns Intl
Premium cabin flights from Townsville to Cairns
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
TSV - CNS
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,500 Pts + $62.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Port Douglas (Australia)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
From Pts or $404
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Townsville to Cairns depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Townsville to Cairns.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Townsville to Cairns.
Townsville and Cairns are about 176 miles (284 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 176-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cairns is in the same time zone as Townsville.
Departures from Townsville: Townsville (TSV). Arrivals in Cairns: Cairns Intl (CNS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cairns, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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