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228 € Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Townsville

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Townsville.228 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 12 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 228 €, select.
Townsville.232 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 232 €, select.
Townsville.254 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 254 €, select.
Townsville.257 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 257 €, select.
Townsville.286 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.
Townsville.286 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.
Townsville.287 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Townsville on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 287 €, select.
Townsville.301 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Townsville on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From 301 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Townsville

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Adelaide to Townsville flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Direct flights from Adelaide to Townsville

Adelaide to Townsville: Alternative routes

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Adelaide to Townsville: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found228 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Townsville: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Townsville is 228 €. 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.
2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Adelaide to Townsville.
Qantas and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Townsville.
As of July 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Townsville.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Townsville is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
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 Townsville 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 Townsville is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Townsville.

Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • Choose from three weekly Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport flights. The 11:30 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 12:05.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your ADL to TSV flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Qantas has direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Townsville — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Qantas.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ADL and TSV include:

    • Cairns Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport flight is 111 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 228 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from ADL to TSV by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Finding cheap flights from ADL to TSV is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Adelaide Airport, 75.6% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ADL:

Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • If you have a late Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TSV:

  • Pick up a Townsville Airport rental car and discover Townsville and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo and Avis are top providers to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Townsville Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville

  • Townsville Airport to central Townsville has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Townsville. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport for December if you'd like to visit Townsville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ADL to TSV in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've visited Townsville, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel about 290 kilometres north to Cairns to check off its top attractions. From Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station to Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another great destination in Australia, consider Mackay, roughly 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville. Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach are key reasons to visit.

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