Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport.
Choose from 946 weekly Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight you can take. Virgin Australia Regional operates the latest service of the day at 20:55.
Your BNE to TSV flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport. When you're ready to start your Townsville adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Australia:
Jetstar is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier operating BNE to TSV flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BNE and TSV include:
Mackay Airport
Cairns Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport flight is £48. A round-trip fare right now is £102. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BNE to TSV.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from BNE to TSV is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, data shows 66.16% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BNE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
If you have a late Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TSV:
Grab a Townsville Airport rental car and explore Townsville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Townsville Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
From Townsville Airport, Townsville is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Townsville in February.
When reserving your flight from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. December is the warmest month in Townsville, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BNE to TSV sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Townsville, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey about 180 miles north to Cairns to check off its popular sights. From Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station to Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Mackay is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 200 miles south-east of Townsville. No journey is complete without a visit to Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
