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Flights to Townsville in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | $324 | Average for return flights in October 2021 |
| Return from | $256 | From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville |
| One-way from | $128 | One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Townsville (TSV) |
Cheap flights to Townsville in October, November 2021
The best prices found for TSV flights for October, November
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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4h 40mVirgin Australia
Townsville 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Townsville found for this year
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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2h 40mVirgin Australia
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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2h 45mTownsville
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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2h 40mVirgin Australia
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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2h 45mTownsville
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2h 40mVirgin Australia
Last minute flights to Townsville
Late deals on return flights to Townsville, departing today and this week
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Townsville
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7h 30mTownsville
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12h 10mTownsville
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14h 35mMultiple Airlines
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Cheapest prices for Townsville flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Townsville found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$300
February
$291
March
$284
April
$293
May
$299
June
$315
July
$307
August
$311
September
$281
October
$295
November
$309
December
$335
Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Townsville is September. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
When is the best time to fly to Townsville?
Average Townsville flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month
SYD - TSV | Price | $281 - $417 |
TSV | Temperature | 19 - 27 °C |
TSV | Precipitation | 10 - 290 mm |
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.
When is the best time to book a flight to Townsville?
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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Townsville?
Thursday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Townsville. Flying on Saturday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Townsville?
Townsville flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the morning. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.
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.
Townsville climate
When is the best time to fly to Townsville?
Getting around Townsville
What is good to know if travelling to Townsville?
- Radical Bay – Magnetic Island (8km from Townsville) is considered one of the best hidden beaches in Australia.
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.
How popular are flights to Townsville (TSV) this year?
Searches for flights to Townsville have seen an increase of 26% this year.