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How to get fromPhoenix to Townsvilleby plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Townsville by plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PHX - TSV
    22h 38m
    $600–2,100

  2. Fly Phoenix to Mackay, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane PHX - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    30h 9m
    $564–3,323

  3. Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Townsville Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TUS - TSV
    25h 27m
    $1,116–3,420

  4. Fly Phoenix to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane PHX - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    28h 23m
    $935–4,110

  5. Bus to Prescott, fly to Townsville Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott Valley Kioskbus bus
    2. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PRC - TSV
    29h 41m
    $881–2,880

  6. Fly Phoenix to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PHX - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    30h 8m
    $596–3,301

Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,188.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 38m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, and three other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 4 times a day.

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