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Flight deals from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £285. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Canberra.£282 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £282, select.
Canberra.£285 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £285, select.
Canberra.£285 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £285, select.
Canberra.£285 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £285, select.
Canberra.£287 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £287, select.
Canberra.£287 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £287, select.
Canberra.£288 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £288, select.
Canberra.£290 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £290, select.
Canberra.£299 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £299, select.
Canberra.£454 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From £454, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Canberra

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Townsville to Canberra flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Townsville to Canberra: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Townsville to Canberra below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Canberra.

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Townsville to Canberra: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£282
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Finding cheap flights from Townsville to Canberra: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Canberra is £282. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Townsville to Canberra. But we found flights with one or more stops from £282.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Townsville to Canberra.
The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Canberra is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Townsville Airport and Canberra Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Canberra but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Canberra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Canberra.

Flying from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Canberra is UTC+11, which is one hour ahead of Townsville.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TSV to CBR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • £117 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport flight. A return flight starts at £282. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TSV to CBR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from TSV to CBR.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport.

Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • 71.52% of flights that take off from Townsville Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Townsville to Townsville Airport is approximately 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near TSV? If you're boarding an early flight from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • If you're landing on a late Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near CBR:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Canberra Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and see more of Canberra and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Canberra Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra

  • Canberra Airport is roughly 5 miles from the centre of Canberra. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Canberra. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Townsville Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you'd like to go to Canberra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TSV to CBR in July. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 150 miles north-east of Canberra, a trip to Sydney will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

  • Around 290 miles south-west of Canberra, Melbourne is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.

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