Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Townsville and Brisbane are both in the UTC+10 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from TSV to BNE start from 06:00 — the earliest with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Jetstar. Overall, you can choose from 1,291 weekly Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your TSV to BNE flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Brisbane (and then other destinations in Australia) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Jetstar.
Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier offering TSV to BNE flights, with 68.77% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is 55 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 110 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from TSV to BNE by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from TSV to BNE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
When it comes to Townsville Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.52% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Townsville Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Townsville. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near TSV. Whether you're catching an early flight from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're landing on a late Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BNE:
Hit the road running by picking up a Brisbane Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Brisbane's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Brisbane. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TSV to BNE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Brisbane. Around 72 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
Around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane, Toowoomba is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.