Charter Brisbane to Townsville privately from US$12,500, about 1h 47m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Brisbane (BNE) ⇄ Townsville (TSV) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Brisbane and Townsville is about 1,112 km (691 miles), or 601 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Brisbane–Townsville spans US$12,500 – US$36,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 47m | 1h 36m – 1h 58m | A$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 47m | A$40,000 – A$56,000 (~US$26,000 – US$36,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 46m | A$44,000 – A$61,000 (~US$28,500 – US$40,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 42m | A$47,000 – A$67,000 (~US$31,000 – US$44,000) | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Brisbane and Townsville? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane International Airport and RAAF Base Amberley.
Townsville, Australia: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Brisbane: Brisbane (BNE, YBAF); Townsville: Townsville (TSV).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Townsville→Brisbane runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane → Townsville | 59 | 115 min | 88 min | Bombardier Challenger (20), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (13), Cessna Citation CJ2 (8), Beech Super King Air (6) |
| Townsville → Brisbane | 69 | 120 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (30), Bombardier Challenger (13), Cessna Citation CJ2 (9), Cessna Citation CJ4 (7) |
128 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Brisbane International Airport | Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBBN / BNE | YBTL / TSV |
| Longest hard runway | 11,680 ft | 7,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 18 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Brisbane to Townsville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Brisbane International Airport has 11,680 ft and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville 7,999 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,112 km.
Alternates within range: RAAF Base Amberley (9,997 ft, 49 km) · Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4,859 ft, 24 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Caboolture Airport · Ayr Airport (4,796 ft, 70 km) · Donnington Airpark · Bening Field Airport · Palm Island Airport (3,730 ft, 59 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Brisbane and Townsville.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Brisbane to Townsville.
The Brisbane to Townsville route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$12,500 – US$36,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 47m gate to gate across the 1,112 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Brisbane–Townsville charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Brisbane–Townsville charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Townsville to Brisbane runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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