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Flights from Canberra to Townsville

There are no direct flights from Canberra to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Melbourne, about 4h 21m door to door (62 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 21m
CBRTSVBNE

Canberra to Townsville at a glance

Fastest journey4h 21mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Canberra 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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CBR Brisbane (BNE) TSV
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sat16:30 CBR16:59 BNE1h 01m connection18:00 BNE19:51 TSVJetstar Airways
32 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 21m
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CBR Melbourne (MEL) TSV
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Sat12:45 CBR13:49 MEL1h 11m connection15:00 MEL16:49 TSVJetstar Airways
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 04m
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CBR Sydney (SYD) TSV
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Wed19:15 CBR20:08 SYD10h 37m connection06:45 SYD08:15 TSVVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Jetstar Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 00m
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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
1,796 km1,115 miles
Journey time
4h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hTownsville vs Canberra
Currency in Townsville
AUD
Airports
CBR → TSV

Flights from Canberra to Townsville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Canberra 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 Canberra to Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,796 km.
Where do you change planes between Canberra and Townsville?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Canberra and Townsville?
Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What is the time difference between Canberra and Townsville?
Townsville is 1 hour behind Canberra.

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