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Cheap flights to Townsville from $2,009

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — TSV
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
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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 595,970 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$342

Return from

$245

One-way from

$113
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Townsville (TSV)

Cheap flights to Townsville in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Townsville in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 595,970 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Townsville in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Wed 22/515:40ORD - TSV
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/606:05TSV - ORD
2 stops28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,376
Wed 22/519:00ORD - TSV
3 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/615:35TSV - ORD
2 stops43h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,487
Wed 22/519:00ORD - TSV
3 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 5/606:00TSV - ORD
3 stops30h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,879
Tue 21/500:30ORD - TSV
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/615:35TSV - ORD
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$5,033
Tue 21/500:30ORD - TSV
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/615:35TSV - ORD
3 stops56h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$5,595

Townsville 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Townsville in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 595,970 searches and data were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Townsville in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 13/818:25ORD - TSV
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/810:20TSV - ORD
2 stops46h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,089
Tue 13/818:25ORD - TSV
3 stops31h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 27/817:15TSV - ORD
3 stops45h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,187
Wed 21/816:50ORD - TSV
2 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/910:20TSV - ORD
2 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,209
Thu 14/1116:10LAX - TSV
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 18/1106:05TSV - LAX
2 stops27h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,217
Thu 14/1118:55LAX - TSV
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 18/1106:05TSV - LAX
2 stops21h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,218
Tue 29/1011:50ORD - TSV
2 stops42h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 2/1114:40TSV - ORD
2 stops42h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,298
Tue 29/1011:50ORD - TSV
2 stops42h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 2/1114:40TSV - ORD
2 stops41h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,299
Sun 11/808:00DEN - TSV
2 stops46h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 18/815:35TSV - DEN
2 stops45h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,302
Sat 24/818:00DEN - TSV
2 stops36h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 2/915:35TSV - DEN
2 stops45h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,310

One-way flights to Townsville

Explore one-way flight options to Townsville for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 595,970 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
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Wed 10/713:30BOS - TSV
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,009
Tue 9/701:45BOS - TSV
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,625
Wed 10/717:31BOS - TSV
3 stops32h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,711
Wed 10/710:22BOS - TSV
4 stops43h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,981

Average price of flights to Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Townsville is currently $2,581 while a return flight costs $2,992. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

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.

Temperature and rainfall in Townsville by month

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

TSV

Temperature

19 - 27 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

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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When is the cheapest time to fly to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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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 Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Townsville, such as Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Bonza. 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.

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.8
Good
687 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.7
Good
1,013 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

6.9
Okay
680 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

What is good to know if travelling to Townsville?

  • How long is the flight to Townsville?

    Flights from Sydney to Townsville – 2 hrs 43 mins Flights from Melbourne to Townsville – 3 hrs 10 mins Flights from Brisbane to Townsville – 1 hr 59 mins Flights from Perth to Townsville – 3 hrs 40 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to Townsville?

    Jetstar operates direct flights to Townsville from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, while Qantas operates direct flights from Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin. Other domestic airlines that operate flights to Townsville and offer direct or connecting flights are: Virgin Australia, JetGo, Regional Express, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and American Airlines.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Townsville Airport (TSV) is located approximately 5 km from the city centre. There’s an Airport Shuttle bus that does drop-offs to various hotels and motels, the Strand and city. Taxis are available, as well as several car rental companies situated in the airport. Magnetic Island and Palm Island are connected to the mainland by regular ferry service.

  • What does TSV mean?

    Great question - TSV just means Townsville Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • 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 2 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville. One-way flights to Townsville Airport typically cost $79, while return flights cost around $116.

  • How much is a return flight to Townsville?

    A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $214, however they can be found for as little as $74.

  • 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 Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Townsville Airport?

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

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