Question 1

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

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The best time to book flights to Townsville is 86 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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville?

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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 is 1 daily flight from 3 different airlines.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Townsville if I am willing to have stopovers?

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Townsville?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Townsville.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville?

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Townsville is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville. One-way flights to Townsville typically cost $110, while return flights cost around $123.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Townsville?

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A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $327, however they can be found for as little as $123.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Townsville depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Townsville, Cairns offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

Question 8

Does Townsville have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Townsville can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Townsville?

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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).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Townsville?

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

Question 11

How long is the flight to Townsville?

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On average, a flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2 hours 45 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.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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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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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).

Return from	$244
One-way from	$120
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$314
Good round-trip deal	$280 or less
Good one-way deal	$148 or less

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