Flights from Townsville to Canberra

There are no direct flights from Townsville to Canberra. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 4h 09m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 09m

Townsville to Canberra at a glance

Fastest journey4h 09mVia Brisbane, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Townsville to Canberra

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

TSV Brisbane (BNE) CBR

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Sun14:30 TSV16:14 BNE0h 46m connection17:00 BNE19:39 CBRVirgin Australia Regional Airlines

38 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m

TSV Sydney (SYD) CBR

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Tue10:15 TSV13:39 SYD2h 21m connection16:00 SYD16:49 CBRJetstar Airways + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 34m

TSV Melbourne (MEL) CBR

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia

Tue22:00 TSV01:55 MEL4h 20m connection06:15 MEL07:10 CBRJetstar Airways + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 10m

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 09mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hCanberra vs Townsville
Currency in Canberra: AUD
Airports: TSV → CBR

Flights from Townsville to Canberra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Townsville to Canberra?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. 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 Townsville to Canberra?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,796 km.

Where do you change planes between Townsville and Canberra?

The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Townsville and Canberra?

Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV). Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR).

What is the time difference between Townsville and Canberra?

Canberra is 1 hour ahead of Townsville.

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