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Flights from Queenstown to Townsville
There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Melbourne, about 6h 57m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 57m
Queenstown to Townsville at a glance
Fastest journey6h 57mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Melbourne
Best ways to fly from Queenstown 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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ZQN Brisbane (BNE) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Mon17:45 ZQN18:12 BNE1h 33m connection19:45 BNE21:42 TSVVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
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ZQN Melbourne (MEL) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Mon12:30 ZQN13:48 MEL3h 27m connection17:15 MEL19:04 TSVJetstar Airways
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ZQN Sydney (SYD) TSV
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Fri21:15 ZQN22:15 SYD8h 30m connection06:45 SYD08:15 TSVJetstar Airways
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
- 3,506 km2,177 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hTownsville vs Queenstown
- Currency in Townsville
- AUD
- Airports
- ZQN → TSV
Flights from Queenstown to Townsville: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,506 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown 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 Queenstown and Townsville?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Townsville?
Townsville is 3 hours behind Queenstown.
