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$138+ 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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— TSV
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Flights to Townsville in 2025

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 15 August 2025.

Return from

$272

One-way from

$138

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$380

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/9-3/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 15 August 2025.

Tue 2/906:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Wed 3/910:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$272
Wed 3/906:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Thu 11/910:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$292
Wed 17/906:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/917:25TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$309
Wed 20/806:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/813:10TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$318
Tue 19/806:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/813:10TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$320
Tue 26/806:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/811:40TSV - SYD
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$321
Wed 3/906:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/906:05TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$324
Tue 2/906:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/906:05TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$327
Sun 24/806:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Thu 28/810:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$330
Wed 20/806:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Wed 27/810:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$333
Tue 26/806:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Wed 27/810:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$335

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Wed 3/9

10:10-12:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$272

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Thu 11/9

10:10-12:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$292

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Tue 23/9

17:25-22:20

1 stop4h 55m

$309

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/8

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Wed 27/8

06:05-12:40

1 stop6h 35m

$318

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 15/9

21:20-09:50

1 stop12h 30m

$324

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Thu 11/9

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$324

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Wed 3/9

06:05-11:40

1 stop5h 35m

$327

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/8

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Wed 27/8

10:10-12:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$330

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

$138

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

$140

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Best time to book a flight to Townsville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Townsville with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 August 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 10 August 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 Friday 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 Saturday, 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.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $89
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $139
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $168
Airnorth
Airnorth
From $363

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Townsville?

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

Rainfall in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 15 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
464 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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, 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 $113, while return flights cost around $117.

  • How much is a return flight to Townsville?

    A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $240, however they can be found for as little as $76.

  • 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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