How long is the flight from New Zealand to Townsville?

Airlines like Jetstar fly from New Zealand to Townsville in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from New Zealand to Townsville is about 3359 km. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C). Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Townsville?

Consider Qantas Airways, Jetstar or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Townsville.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville from New Zealand?

Townsville (TSV), located 4.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Townsville.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Townsville that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Townsville?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Townsville.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Townsville?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Townsville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$981+ Flights from New Zealand to Townsville

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Round-trip from	$981
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,063

Jetstar
7/1-14/1
2 total stops
33h 00m total
New Zealand to Townsville

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 November 2025.

Wed 7/119:30AKL - TSV

1 stop16h 40mJetstar

Wed 14/109:45TSV - AKL

1 stop16h 20mJetstar

Deal found 23/11$981

Tue 6/108:05AKL - TSV

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/108:55TSV - AKL

2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/11$1,148

Fri 13/306:50AKL - TSV

1 stop13h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 14/309:00TSV - AKL

2 stops12h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/11$1,239

Fri 13/308:05AKL - TSV

1 stop15h 15mJetstar

Sat 14/320:55TSV - AKL

1 stop18h 20mJetstar

Deal found 21/11$1,016

Tue 6/119:30AKL - TSV

1 stop16h 40mJetstar

Tue 13/109:45TSV - AKL

1 stop16h 20mJetstar

Deal found 22/11$1,034

Wed 7/106:00AKL - TSV

2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways

Wed 14/113:00TSV - AKL

2 stops8h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/11$1,549

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AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/1

19:30-09:10

1 stop16h 40m

Townsville

Wed 14/1

09:45-05:05

1 stop16h 20m

$981

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

08:05-20:20

1 stop15h 15m

Townsville

Sat 14/3

20:55-18:15

1 stop18h 20m

$1,016

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/1

19:30-09:10

1 stop16h 40m

Townsville

Tue 13/1

09:45-05:05

1 stop16h 20m

$1,034

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/1

08:05-09:10

1 stop28h 05m

Townsville

Tue 13/1

08:55-00:15

2 stops12h 20m

$1,148

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

06:50-16:50

1 stop13h 00m

Townsville

Sat 14/3

09:00-00:05

2 stops12h 05m

$1,239

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/1

06:00-22:15

2 stops19h 15m

Townsville

Wed 14/1

13:00-00:45

2 stops8h 45m

$1,549

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Townsville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Townsville (average of $526). Flying from New Zealand to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $922). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to TSV?

When flying from New Zealand to Townsville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from New Zealand to Townsville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,421 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,421 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,421 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

536 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,421 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

424 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,421 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

944 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,421 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

485 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,421 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville from New Zealand?
Townsville (TSV), located 4.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Townsville.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Townsville?
Airlines like Jetstar fly from New Zealand to Townsville in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from New Zealand to Townsville is about 3359 km.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Townsville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Townsville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Townsville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Townsville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Townsville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Townsville?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Townsville (average of $526). Flying from New Zealand to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $922). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Townsville

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$672	Average$1,291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$721	Average$831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$957	Average$1,112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,022	Average$1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,482	Average$1,733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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