Flying from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport.
The timezone in Adelaide is UTC+10:30, which is 30 minutes ahead of Townsville.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your TSV to ADL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Qantas has direct flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Adelaide — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
Qantas is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
$163 is the lowest price for a one-way Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Return flights start at $392. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from TSV to ADL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
Of all flights leaving Townsville Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Townsville Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Townsville. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near TSV? If you're boarding an early flight from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
If you're landing on a late Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ADL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car rental or East Coast and explore beyond Adelaide's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Adelaide Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Adelaide. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from TSV to ADL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
