How long is the flight from Townsville to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Townsville to South Africa in 36h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11937 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TSV to ZA?

When flying from Townsville to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Townsville to South Africa?

For a flight from Townsville to South Africa, you will be flying from Townsville. Townsville (TSV) is just 4.5 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Townsville to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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74h 45m total
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Jodie,Oct 2026

SYD - GFF

Pretty good but it was delayed by almost an hour

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Jodie,Oct 2026

SYD - GFF

Pretty good but it was delayed by almost an hour

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Townsville to South Africa?
For a flight from Townsville to South Africa, you will be flying from Townsville. Townsville (TSV) is just 4.5 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Townsville to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Townsville to South Africa in 36h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11937 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Townsville to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Townsville to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Townsville to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Townsville to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Townsville to South Africa?
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