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$138+ Direct flights to Townsville

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Townsville found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— TSV
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Townsville. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Fri 23/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Tue 27/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$273
Sat 24/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Tue 27/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$287
Wed 6/506:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Wed 20/510:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$315
Mon 2/306:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 12/308:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$321
Tue 6/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 10/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$386
Sat 25/406:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/415:40TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$407
Fri 23/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/114:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$437
Wed 18/219:15SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/308:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$449
Fri 16/119:15SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 19/114:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/12$562

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Tue 27/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$273

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Thu 12/3

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$321

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Sat 10/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$386

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/12

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Thu 25/12

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$470

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

19:15-20:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Mon 19/1

14:15-18:00

Nonstop2h 45m

$562

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/12

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Tue 6/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$565

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/12

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Thu 25/12

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$574

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Mon 5/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$622

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/12

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Fri 19/12

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$649

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$138

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
490 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

FAQ about direct flights to Townsville

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Townsville to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Townsville?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Townsville will cost users approximately $291. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Townsville, you can expect to pay around $428.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Townsville?

    At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth, Rex offer direct flights to Townsville. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Townsville.

  • How long is a direct flight to Townsville?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Townsville to last approximately 3h 07m on average. The quickest direct flight to Townsville at this time departs from Cairns (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Darwin (6h 55m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Townsville?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Townsville, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Townsville, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Townsville?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Townsville is Brisbane. A return direct flight from Brisbane to Townsville typically costs around $280.

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