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Cheap flights from Sydney to Townsville from $118

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — TSV
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville are usually found in February or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Townsville (TSV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$303

One-way from

$118

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$316 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($76 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 round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Wed 15/1006:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Sat 18/1009:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$271
Sat 1/1106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Mon 3/1108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$285
Fri 17/1006:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Sun 19/1009:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$303
Mon 13/1006:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Sat 18/1009:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$315
Sat 1/1106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:40TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$316
Thu 16/1017:00SYD - TSV
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1009:10TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$328
Fri 7/1106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1117:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$333
Thu 30/1006:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1106:05TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$334
Sat 8/1106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Mon 24/1108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$339
Fri 24/1006:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1006:05TSV - SYD
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$349

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

06:45-08:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Sat 18/10

09:10-12:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$271

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Mon 3/11

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

$285

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

06:45-08:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Sun 19/10

09:10-12:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$303

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Mon 3/11

11:40-17:40

1 stop5h 00m

$315

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

06:45-08:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Sat 18/10

09:10-12:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$315

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Thu 6/11

06:05-12:40

1 stop5h 35m

$334

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Sat 8/11

06:05-12:40

1 stop5h 35m

$336

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Townsville

Wed 17/12

06:05-14:40

1 stop7h 35m

$340

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

06:45-08:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Sun 26/10

06:05-13:40

1 stop6h 35m

$349

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

06:45-08:30

Nonstop2h 45m

$118

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Townsville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Townsville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Townsville, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Sydney to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $270). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to TSV?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

When flying from Sydney to Townsville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Townsville flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Townsville?

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 17 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Sydney to Townsville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Townsville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Townsville?

    You will need to book a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville if you want to fly from Sydney to Townsville. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Townsville (TSV) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to Townsville from the Sydney airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SYD to TSV to be around 2h 40m.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Townsville flight route?

    Within the past month, 1,484 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Townsville?

    Departing from Sydney to Townsville will take you 2h 45m. Sydney and Townsville are separated by a distance of 1690 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville round-trip?

    Jetstar, at $204, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Townsville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Townsville?

    Before booking your flight to Townsville from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (93%), Qantas Airways (80%), Alliance Airlines( 66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville?

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Townsville is $112. On average you can expect to pay $293. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Townsville), can usually be booked for $259.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Townsville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Townsville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Townsville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Townsville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Townsville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Sydney to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $270). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Townsville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$204Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$257Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$281Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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