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Cheap flights to Townsville from $1,918

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — TSV
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

Flights to Townsville in 2024

Find the latest flights to Townsville in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$283

Return from

$258

One-way from

$114
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Townsville (TSV)

Cheap flights to Townsville in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Townsville in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Townsville in March and April 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Sun 21/422:50LAX - TSV
1 stop30h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 25/415:35TSV - LAX
1 stop39h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,218
Sun 21/421:15LAX - TSV
1 stop32h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 25/415:35TSV - LAX
1 stop32h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,220
Sun 21/422:50LAX - TSV
1 stop30h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 25/406:00TSV - LAX
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,261
Sun 21/421:15LAX - TSV
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 25/408:50TSV - LAX
2 stops22h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,263
Sun 21/423:45LAX - TSV
2 stops29h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 25/406:00TSV - LAX
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,305
Wed 17/416:40ORD - TSV
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/421:10TSV - ORD
2 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,442
Wed 17/418:45ORD - TSV
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 24/413:05TSV - ORD
3 stops49h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,610
Wed 17/414:15ORD - TSV
3 stops32h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 24/417:15TSV - ORD
3 stops39h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,704
Tue 16/400:30ORD - TSV
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/415:35TSV - ORD
2 stops46h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$4,112

Townsville 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Townsville in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Townsville in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 2/623:45LAX - TSV
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/615:35TSV - LAX
1 stop39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,918
Sun 2/623:45LAX - TSV
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/608:50TSV - LAX
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,941
Mon 3/621:15LAX - TSV
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 30/608:50TSV - LAX
1 stop26h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,961
Mon 3/621:15LAX - TSV
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 30/608:50TSV - LAX
2 stops22h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,985
Sun 2/623:45LAX - TSV
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 30/608:50TSV - LAX
2 stops22h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,008
Tue 23/723:25LAX - TSV
2 stops42h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/806:05TSV - LAX
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,154
Sun 21/422:50LAX - TSV
1 stop30h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 25/415:35TSV - LAX
1 stop39h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,218
Thu 20/611:51DEN - TSV
2 stops42h 09mQantas Airways
Sun 7/715:35TSV - DEN
2 stops45h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,218
Sun 21/421:15LAX - TSV
1 stop32h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 25/415:35TSV - LAX
1 stop32h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,220

Find flights to Townsville within your budget

Locate flights to Townsville that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,918 - $4,556

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesTownsville

LAX - TSV

LAXTSV

Los Angeles

Sun 2/6

1 stop40h 55m

Townsville

Sun 30/6

1 stop39h 45m

$1,918

Los AngelesTownsville

LAX - TSV

LAXTSV

Los Angeles

Sun 2/6

1 stop40h 55m

Townsville

Sun 30/6

2 stops22h 30m

$1,941

Los AngelesTownsville

LAX - TSV

LAXTSV

Los Angeles

Sun 2/6

2 stops23h 50m

Townsville

Sun 30/6

2 stops22h 30m

$2,008

Chicago O'Hare IntlTownsville

ORD - TSV

ORDTSV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/6

2 stops37h 55m

Townsville

Tue 20/8

2 stops29h 38m

$2,144

Los AngelesTownsville

LAX - TSV

LAXTSV

Los Angeles

Tue 23/7

2 stops42h 35m

Townsville

Tue 6/8

2 stops28h 45m

$2,154

Denver IntlTownsville

DEN - TSV

DENTSV

Denver Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops42h 09m

Townsville

Sun 7/7

2 stops45h 50m

$2,218

Los AngelesTownsville

LAX - TSV

LAXTSV

Los Angeles

Sun 21/4

1 stop32h 05m

Townsville

Thu 25/4

1 stop32h 30m

$2,220

Los AngelesTownsville

LAX - TSV

LAXTSV

Los Angeles

Sun 21/4

2 stops42h 50m

Townsville

Thu 25/4

3 stops36h 25m

$4,505

Boston Logan IntlTownsville

BOS - TSV

BOSTSV

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 23/7

3 stops51h 40m

Townsville

Mon 5/8

2 stops27h 44m

$4,556

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Deals found on 18/3

Average price of flights to Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Townsville is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,629. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Townsville (average of $175). Flying to Townsville in July will prove the most costly (average of $238). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$274

February

$267

March

$280

April

$282

May

$285

June

$312

July

$363

August

$338

September

$341

October

$300

November

$291

December

$286

Peak season

The unofficial capital of Queensland, Townsville attracts visitors from all over the world for its prime location near the Great Barrier Reef and for beautiful Magnetic Island, a world heritage national park with pristine beaches and bush where you can swim all year round. Townsville makes a good base for day trips to Cairns, Paluma, Jourama Falls, Charters Towers, and once you’ve explored the city attractions. The peak tourist season in Townsville is from May to September characterised by cooler temperatures, clear blue skies and gentle tropical breezes. Christmas, Easter and mid-year school holidays are busy periods to note when booking flight tickets.

Off Season

The hot, wet months from November to March are not generally considered the best time to visit Townsville. Daytime temps average 30C to 33C and there is a good chance of cyclones from January to March. However if you’re into sport and outdoor adventure, then Adventure thon at the end of March is a good reason to book flights to Townsville.

Temperature and rainfall in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

TSV

Temperature

19 - 27 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Due to its position on the east coast of Queensland, Townsville experiences less rainfall than other parts of the region and has over 300 sunshine days per year. The best time to book cheap flights to Townsville is any time during spring, winter and autumn. Travel during these seasons and you’ll enjoy more settled weather, temps averaging 25C to 27C and prime time snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Avoid the hot and sticky summers bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and the possibility of tropical cyclones.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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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 Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Townsville, such as Qantas Airways, Jetstar 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.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.9
Good
744 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
740 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

What is good to know if travelling to Townsville?

  • How long is the flight to Townsville?

    Flights from Sydney to Townsville – 2 hrs 43 mins Flights from Melbourne to Townsville – 3 hrs 10 mins Flights from Brisbane to Townsville – 1 hr 59 mins Flights from Perth to Townsville – 3 hrs 40 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to Townsville?

    Jetstar operates direct flights to Townsville from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, while Qantas operates direct flights from Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin. Other domestic airlines that operate flights to Townsville and offer direct or connecting flights are: Virgin Australia, JetGo, Regional Express, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and American Airlines.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Townsville Airport (TSV) is located approximately 5 km from the city centre. There’s an Airport Shuttle bus that does drop-offs to various hotels and motels, the Strand and city. Taxis are available, as well as several car rental companies situated in the airport. Magnetic Island and Palm Island are connected to the mainland by regular ferry service.

  • What does TSV mean?

    Great question - TSV just means Townsville Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • 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 2 daily flights from 3 different airlines.

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