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$125+ Cheap flights to Townsville

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Townsville in 2024

Find the latest flights to Townsville in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

$291

One-way from

$125

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$470
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/1-16/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Townsville. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Thu 19/1207:00SYD - TSV
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 26/1217:25TSV - SYD
1 stop23h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$462
Thu 19/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 26/1208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$532
Thu 19/1209:00SYD - TSV
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$546
Sun 22/1218:40SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 29/1212:30TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$852

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Locate flights to Townsville that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Thu 16/1

08:55-12:35

Nonstop2h 40m

$291

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/1

18:00-22:00

1 stop5h 00m

Townsville

Mon 20/1

08:55-12:35

Nonstop2h 40m

$335

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

15:00-19:55

1 stop5h 55m

Townsville

Fri 17/1

06:05-12:40

1 stop5h 35m

$392

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/12

21:35-18:15

2 stops21h 40m

Townsville

Thu 2/1

12:30-17:50

1 stop4h 20m

$1,148

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/1

07:55-22:25

2 stops15h 30m

Townsville

Sat 25/1

14:45-08:45

2 stops17h 00m

$3,396

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$129

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

15:00-19:55

1 stop5h 55m

$198

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/3

21:45-10:55

2 stops14h 10m

$343

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/1

07:30-15:50

2 stops9h 20m

$473

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Travel insights for flights to Townsville

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When is the best time to book a flight to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Townsville is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Townsville?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Townsville from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Townsville should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Townsville

The most flights from Sydney to Townsville are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Townsville?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $133

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $232

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $175

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Townsville?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Rainfall in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Townsville. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Townsville, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville?

    Townsville (TSV), located 4.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Townsville. Booking flights from Sydney to Townsville should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Townsville if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Townsville on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Townsville?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Bonza is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Townsville.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville?

    Townsville is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville. One-way flights to Townsville typically cost $117, while return flights cost around $145.

  • How much is a return flight to Townsville?

    A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $196, however they can be found for as little as $91.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Townsville depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Townsville, Cairns offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Townsville have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Townsville can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Townsville?

    Yes. Townsville has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 3 bed room house near airport is the closest property to Townsville (0.0 km away from Townsville).

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