Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS): 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 TSV to CNS
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- ZLRex AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book TSV to CNS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
TSV to CNS with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mount Isa (ISA)Qantas, then Rex AirlinesZL
TSV to CNS: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from TSV to CNS?
Qantas (oneworld) and Rex Airlines fly nonstop from Townsville (TSV) to Cairns (CNS).
How far is Townsville from Cairns by plane?
Townsville (TSV) and Cairns (CNS) 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 TSV to CNS 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 TSV to CNS cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for TSV to CNS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Townsville and Cairns?
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.