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 $114, while return flights cost around $118.

How much is a return flight to Townsville?

A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $313, however they can be found for as little as $118.

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 Bedroom home near the airport is the closest property to Townsville (1.6 km away from Townsville).

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.

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.

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 (1 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Townsville?

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

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.

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).

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Elio,Jan 2026

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 $114, while return flights cost around $118.
How much is a return flight to Townsville?
A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $313, however they can be found for as little as $118.
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 Bedroom home near the airport is the closest property to Townsville (1.6 km away from Townsville).

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

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 (1 on average).

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.

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