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Among airlines operating Townsville to Brisbane flights:

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

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

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

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$96 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 Embraer 190 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Townsville to Brisbane route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $244 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $275, a difference of $31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Townsville to Brisbane route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Townsville to Brisbane flights, with 55% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 18%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 9%.

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Roma Street Railway Station, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and Roma Street Parkland. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:24 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $264. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Townsville to Brisbane takes 1h 54m, 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.

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

• Qantas Airways: 94% on time
• Virgin Australia: 92% on time
• Jetstar: 77% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· Simba Car Hire
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Alpha
· EverythingFleet

Round-trip flights from Townsville to Brisbane range from $204 to $332, with an average of $264 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.