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$119+ Cheap flights to Townsville

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
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Townsville in 2025

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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 5 December 2025.

Wed 17/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sun 25/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$349
Wed 31/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Wed 7/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$358
Wed 17/1208:30SYD - TSV
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$360
Fri 5/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1211:40TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$372
Mon 8/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1208:55TSV - SYD
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$393
Tue 30/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/117:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$411
Wed 31/1207:00SYD - TSV
1 stop13h 55mVirgin Australia
Wed 7/108:55TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$416
Fri 5/1210:30SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/1211:40TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$417
Fri 5/1206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sun 7/1208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$434
Tue 30/1208:30SYD - TSV
1 stop14h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/117:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$454

Find flight deals to Townsville

Find the latest flights to Townsville in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Return from

$251

One-way from

$119

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$449

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$127 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/2-15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Sat 24/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$293

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Mon 16/2

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$298

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Mon 16/2

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$310

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

07:30-10:55

1 stop4h 25m

Townsville

Thu 5/2

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$318

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

19:00-22:10

1 stop4h 10m

Townsville

Sun 1/3

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$324

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

$333

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Tue 17/2

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$334

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Mon 16/2

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$334

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Sun 5/4

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$345

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Thu 2/4

11:45-17:40

1 stop4h 55m

$345

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Best time to book a flight to Townsville

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Townsville

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights to Townsville is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Townsville?

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

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 Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 5 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
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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.

FAQs about flying to Townsville

  • 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 4 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, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Townsville.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville?

    Townsville is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville. One-way flights to Townsville typically cost $107, while return flights cost around $155.

  • How much is a return flight to Townsville?

    A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $335, however they can be found for as little as $155.

  • 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 have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Townsville?

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

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