Australia Β· 178 miles (286 km)

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville (TSV) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville (TSV): Qantas and Rex Airlines. The two airports are 178 miles (286 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Mount Isa.

Airlines flying nonstop from CNS to TSV

  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • ZL
    Rex AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book CNS to TSV with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CNS to TSV with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Mount Isa (ISA)Rex Airlines, then Qantas
    ZL
    Qantas logo

CNS to TSV: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CNS to TSV?

Qantas (oneworld) and Rex Airlines fly nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville (TSV).

How far is Cairns from Townsville by plane?

Cairns (CNS) and Townsville (TSV) are 178 miles (286 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CNS to TSV award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does CNS to TSV cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CNS to TSV with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Cairns and Townsville?

The most direct connections are through Mount Isa (ISA).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.