Flights from Townsville to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Townsville to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 7h 13m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 13m

Townsville to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey7h 13mVia Brisbane, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Townsville to Queenstown

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) ZQN

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Sun06:15 TSV07:59 BNE2h 16m connection10:15 BNE16:28 ZQNVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Qantas

15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 13m

TSV Sydney (SYD) ZQN

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Tue10:15 TSV13:39 SYD2h 36m connection16:15 SYD20:58 ZQNJetstar Airways + Qantas

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 43m

TSV Melbourne (MEL) ZQN

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Tue22:00 TSV01:55 MEL9h 50m connection11:45 MEL16:40 ZQNJetstar Airways + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 40m

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: 7h 13mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hQueenstown vs Townsville
Currency in Queenstown: NZD
Airports: TSV → ZQN

Flights from Townsville to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Townsville to Queenstown?

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 Queenstown?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,506 km.

Where do you change planes between Townsville and Queenstown?

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 Queenstown?

Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

What is the time difference between Townsville and Queenstown?

Queenstown is 3 hours ahead of Townsville.

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