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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Townsville:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:13 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Brisbane to Townsville.

A nonstop flight from Brisbane to Townsville takes 2h 03m, covering 691 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Brisbane to Townsville range from $188 to $300, with an average of $236 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $236 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brisbane to Townsville flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 93% on time
• Qantas Airways: 84% on time
• Jetstar: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$95 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Townsville flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Townsville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Townsville Airport (TSV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Avis

Flights from Brisbane to Townsville usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Townsville (TSV).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Townsville route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Brisbane to Townsville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $223 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $260, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Townsville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Townsville flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.