There is 1 way to get from Townsville to Great Barrier Reef by plane
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Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Great Barrier Reef is to fly which costs $190 - $360 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Great Barrier Reef is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $190 - $360.
The distance between Townsville and Great Barrier Reef is 294 km.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Townsville to Great Barrier Reef, including transfers.
Great Barrier Reef is 30 min behind Townsville. It is currently 2:04 AM in Townsville and 1:34 AM in Great Barrier Reef.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–260
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