Travelling from Longreach Airport (LRE) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LRE to TSV flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport. Many travellers pass through Brisbane Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Longreach Airport (LRE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
At the moment, $755 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,972. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from LRE to TSV, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LRE to TSV.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Longreach Airport (LRE)
89.83% of flights departing from Longreach Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LRE.
To get to Longreach Airport from central Longreach, it takes around 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LRE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
Reserve a hotel near TSV if you're on a late Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Townsville Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and chase adventure across Townsville and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Townsville Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Townsville. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Townsville in February.
Before locking in your flight from Longreach Airport to Townsville Airport, consider the type of weather you like. December is the warmest month in Townsville, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LRE to TSV in July. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Townsville, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel about 290 kilometres north to Cairns to check off its must-visit sights. From Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station to Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Mackay is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville. No journey is complete without experiencing Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
