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Cairns to Townsville (CNS-TSV): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Qantas, Rex Airlines, and Air Armenia fly nonstop between Cairns (CNS) and Townsville (TSV), roughly 37 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every CNS to TSV departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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177 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every CNS to TSV departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Cairns to Townsville to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each CNS to TSV departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Cairns to Townsville nonstop

Carriers operating CNS to TSV nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Qantas
  • Rex Airlines
  • Air Armenia
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Frequently asked questions about CNS to TSV

How far is Townsville from Cairns?
CNS to TSV covers about 177 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CNS to TSV?
Qantas, Rex Airlines, and Air Armenia fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all three of them.
How many flights a week are there from CNS to TSV?
About 37 nonstop flights a week run between Cairns and Townsville in the current schedule, operated by Qantas, Rex Airlines, and Air Armenia. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on CNS to TSV?
Open the CNS to TSV calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Cairns to Townsville route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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