Cairns (CNS) to Townsville (TSV) flights
An economy award from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville (TSV) starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. Iberia Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club charge the same. 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.
How many miles CNS to TSV costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35–65 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 8,000 | $15–545 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 9,200 | $24.10–67.75 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 12,000 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–67.75 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CNS to TSV
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- ZLRex 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.
- 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
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 QantasZL
CNS to TSV: common questions
How many miles does CNS to TSV cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.