Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Townsville (average of $175). Flying to Townsville in July will prove the most costly (average of $238). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$280
February
$272
March
$286
April
$297
May
$301
June
$314
July
$370
August
$345
September
$348
October
$306
November
$294
December
$294
Peak season
The unofficial capital of Queensland, Townsville attracts visitors from all over the world for its prime location near the Great Barrier Reef and for beautiful Magnetic Island, a world heritage national park with pristine beaches and bush where you can swim all year round. Townsville makes a good base for day trips to Cairns, Paluma, Jourama Falls, Charters Towers, and once you’ve explored the city attractions. The peak tourist season in Townsville is from May to September characterised by cooler temperatures, clear blue skies and gentle tropical breezes. Christmas, Easter and mid-year school holidays are busy periods to note when booking flight tickets.
Off Season
The hot, wet months from November to March are not generally considered the best time to visit Townsville. Daytime temps average 30C to 33C and there is a good chance of cyclones from January to March. However if you’re into sport and outdoor adventure, then Adventure thon at the end of March is a good reason to book flights to Townsville.
TSV Temperature | 19 - 27 °C |
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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).
Due to its position on the east coast of Queensland, Townsville experiences less rainfall than other parts of the region and has over 300 sunshine days per year. The best time to book cheap flights to Townsville is any time during spring, winter and autumn. Travel during these seasons and you’ll enjoy more settled weather, temps averaging 25C to 27C and prime time snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Avoid the hot and sticky summers bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and the possibility of tropical cyclones.
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Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!
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Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!
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Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!
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Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!