Flights Brisbane → Townsville
BNE → TSV
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Townsville?
The flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV) takes about 1h 49m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Brisbane, which has had its airport in operation since 1988, to the popular coastal city of Townsville. The route is serviced by a mix of aircraft types including Boeing 737, Airbus A320, and Embraer 190, catering to an annual passenger traffic of approximately 1.5 million at the destination airport.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Brisbane (BNE) → Townsville (TSV) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Brisbane the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Townsville: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV) heads north-west for about 1,112 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 49m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brisbane the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating BNE-TSV
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Frequently asked questions about BNE-TSV
The flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV) takes about 1h 49m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Townsville, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
