Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your PER to TSV flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Townsville Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PER and TSV include:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
At the moment, 211 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Townsville Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 422 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PER to TSV. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Perth Airport to Townsville Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PER to TSV.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Perth Airport to Townsville Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Perth Airport, data shows 73.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Townsville Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
Book a hotel close to TSV if you're on a late Perth Airport to Townsville Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Townsville Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Townsville's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Townsville Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Townsville. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Townsville Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Townsville in February.
The warmest month in Townsville is December, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Townsville Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to TSV sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Townsville, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 290 kilometres north to Cairns to check off its popular sights. From Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station to Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Mackay is another essential stop in Australia and is around 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville. No journey is complete without seeing Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.