Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your ZQN to TSV flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
At the moment, $451 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Townsville Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,131. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ZQN to TSV, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Queenstown Airport to Townsville Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
79.18% of flights leaving from Queenstown Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Queenstown Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Queenstown. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ZQN? If you've booked an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Townsville Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
Consider booking a hotel near TSV if you're on a late Queenstown Airport to Townsville Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Townsville Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and find adventure across Townsville and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Townsville Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Townsville. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Queenstown Airport to Townsville Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Townsville. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Queenstown Airport to Townsville Airport for December if you'd like to go to Townsville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ZQN to TSV around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north of Townsville, a trip to Cairns will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium.
Around 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville, Mackay is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
