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Flights from Auckland to Townsville

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Melbourne, about 6h 06m door to door (97 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 06m
AKLTSVBNE

Auckland to Townsville at a glance

Fastest journey6h 06mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Townsville

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AKL Brisbane (BNE) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Tue17:45 AKL18:11 BNE0h 49m connection19:00 BNE20:51 TSVJetstar Airways
64 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 06m
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AKL Melbourne (MEL) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Tue13:45 AKL15:40 MEL2h 20m connection18:00 MEL19:49 TSVQantas + Jetstar Airways
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 04m
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AKL Sydney (SYD) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Fri20:30 AKL21:53 SYD8h 52m connection06:45 SYD08:15 TSVAir New Zealand + Jetstar Airways
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,347 km2,078 miles
Journey time
6h 06mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hTownsville vs Auckland
Currency in Townsville
AUD
Airports
AKL → TSV

Flights from Auckland to Townsville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Townsville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,347 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Townsville?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Townsville?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Townsville?
Townsville is 3 hours behind Auckland.

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