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 3 daily flights from 3 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Townsville?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Townsville . At this moment in time September is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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, Rex 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 $98, while return flights cost around $155.

How much is a return flight to Townsville?

A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $235, however they can be found for as little as $101.

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).

$132+ Flights to Townsville, Australia

Flights to Townsville in 2025

Return from	$264
One-way from	$132
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$424
Good round-trip deal	$284 or less
Good one-way deal	$140 or less

Jetstar
30/7-31/7
Nonstop
5h 20m total
Sydney to Townsville

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Jetstar
16/7
Nonstop
2h 45m total
Sydney to Townsville

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 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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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 13 June 2025.

Wed 30/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Thu 31/710:10TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/6$264

Sat 26/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/806:05TSV - SYD

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$345

Sat 26/714:00SYD - TSV

1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia

Sat 2/806:05TSV - SYD

1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/6$399

Mon 15/1219:15SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 20/1209:20TSV - SYD

1 stop6h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/6$571

Best flights to Townsville
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Wed 30/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Thu 31/710:10TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/6$264

Sat 26/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/806:05TSV - SYD

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$345

Sat 26/714:00SYD - TSV

1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia

Sat 2/806:05TSV - SYD

1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/6$399

Mon 11/819:15SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 18/815:05TSV - SYD

1 stop5h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$602

Direct flights to Townsville
Explore direct flight options to Townsville based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Wed 30/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Thu 31/710:10TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/6$264

Tue 5/819:15SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 21/815:40TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$611

Sat 28/619:15SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/710:10TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$692

Last-minute flights to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals to Townsville. Data last updated 13 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 17/608:00SYD - TSV

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Tue 24/609:00TSV - SYD

1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/6$404

Tue 17/619:15SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Tue 24/615:40TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/6$645

Tue 17/618:45SYD - TSV

2 stops27h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 24/620:25TSV - SYD

2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/6$2,080

Thu 19/618:30SYD - TSV

1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/610:10TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$427

Sun 22/606:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Fri 27/610:10TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 35mJetstar

Deal found 10/6$333

Tue 24/619:15SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 28/615:40TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$680

Sat 26/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/806:05TSV - SYD

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$345

Sat 26/714:00SYD - TSV

1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia

Sat 2/806:05TSV - SYD

1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/6$399

Wed 30/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Thu 31/710:10TSV - SYD

Nonstop2h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/6$264

Thu 31/709:55SYD - TSV

2 stops46h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 3/820:25TSV - SYD

2 stops35h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/6$1,644

One-way flights to Townsville
Search for one-way flight options to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Wed 16/706:45SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Deal found 10/6$132

Wed 16/719:00SYD - TSV

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/6$200

Fri 18/721:20SYD - TSV

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$352

Thu 7/819:15SYD - TSV

Nonstop2h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$355

Thu 26/606:05SYD - TSV

3 stops26h 00mEmirates

Deal found 11/6$1,939

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Return

Price

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SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Thu 31/7

10:10-12:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$264

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Sat 2/8

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$345

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

15:00-19:30

1 stop4h 30m

Townsville

Sat 2/8

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$399

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

19:15-22:00

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 18/8

15:05-20:30

1 stop5h 25m

$602

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

$132

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

19:00-23:45

1 stop4h 45m

$200

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/7

21:20-12:30

2 stops15h 10m

$352

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/8

19:15-22:00

Nonstop2h 45m

$355

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/6

06:05-08:05

3 stops26h 00m

$1,939

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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?

The best time to book flights to Townsville is 60 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.

How long is the flight to Townsville?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Townsville from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Townsville?

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.

Weekly flight availability to Townsville

The most flights from Sydney to Townsville are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Townsville?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Townsville?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Rainfall in Townsville by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Townsville by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Townsville, such as Emirates, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

854 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

407 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

449 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 3 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, Rex 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 $98, while return flights cost around $155.
How much is a return flight to Townsville?
A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $235, however they can be found for as little as $101.
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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Rainfall in Townsville by month

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Temperature in Townsville by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

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What is the best airline to fly to Townsville?

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