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Cheap flights from Townsville to Sydney from $198

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — SYD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Townsville to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Townsville to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Tue 9/1211:40TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$331
Mon 8/1217:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$336
Wed 24/1217:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$360
Wed 24/1217:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$386
Mon 15/1217:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 18/1210:00SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$401
Mon 15/1217:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$402
Tue 9/1214:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1208:30SYD - TSV
1 stop6h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$416
Mon 8/1214:15TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 28/107:30SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$419
Mon 8/1211:40TSV - SYD
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 10/1211:00SYD - TSV
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$420
Wed 24/1217:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/110:00SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$423
Mon 8/1208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Wed 10/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$428
Thu 11/1208:55TSV - SYD
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$442

Find flight deals from Townsville to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$283

One-way from

$198

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$420

Good round-trip deal

$334 or less

Good one-way deal

$252 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Townsville to Sydney
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 10m total
  • Townsville to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Townsville to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
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TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Sat 17/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$283

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Sat 17/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

09:00-13:35

1 stop5h 35m

$345

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Fri 6/3

11:40-18:10

1 stop5h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

10:00-13:35

1 stop4h 35m

$404

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Fri 6/3

20:55-08:50

1 stop10h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$416

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Fri 13/3

06:05-11:40

1 stop4h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

19:00-22:10

1 stop4h 10m

$419

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Sun 18/1

14:15-20:40

1 stop5h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

08:00-16:30

1 stop9h 30m

$448

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Sat 20/12

13:00-20:55

1 stop6h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$495

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Fri 19/12

11:40-17:40

1 stop5h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$522

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Sat 20/12

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$534

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Wed 24/12

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$534

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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to Sydney

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Sydney?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Sydney (average of $112). Flying from Townsville to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $227). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Townsville to Sydney in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 78% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Townsville to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Townsville to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Townsville to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Townsville to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
488 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Townsville to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Townsville to Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Sydney from Townsville. Booking flights from Townsville (TSV) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Sydney from 3 different airlines. 2h 35m is how long a flight from Townsville to Sydney Kingsford Smith will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Townsville to Sydney flight route?

    Flights from Townsville to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 1,270 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Townsville to Sydney?

    For as low as $283, Jetstar can have you in Sydney from Townsville in 2h 35m. Townsville and Sydney are separated by a distance of 1690 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Townsville to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Townsville to Sydney is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $144 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $204 and $228 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Townsville to Sydney for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Townsville to Sydney one-way?

    $118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $184 and $243, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Townsville to Sydney?

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from Townsville, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (83%), American Airlines (80%), Qantas Airways( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Sydney?

    While on average a flight from Townsville to Sydney is generally $384, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $161. When looking at the most popular route, (Townsville - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Townsville to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Townsville to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Townsville to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Townsville to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Townsville to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Townsville to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Sydney?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Sydney (average of $112). Flying from Townsville to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $227). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$194Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$242Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$255Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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