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SYD — TSV
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Sunday 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 9 January 2026.
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 9 January 2026.
Thu 19/306:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 2/409:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$261
Sat 21/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 28/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$264
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Fri 23/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$267
Mon 19/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 24/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$278
Thu 11/606:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Mon 15/610:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$281
Mon 23/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Mon 2/308:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$306
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Fri 30/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$313
Tue 20/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/111:40TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$315
Wed 14/116:00SYD - TSV
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$316
Thu 5/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 12/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$319
Best flights from Sydney to Townsville
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Thu 19/306:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 2/409:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$275
Tue 20/109:00SYD - TSV
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$316
Mon 19/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 24/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$278
Thu 11/606:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Mon 15/610:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$281
Wed 21/113:00SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$322
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Mon 26/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$284
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$324
Thu 5/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/206:05TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$325
Wed 1/406:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Wed 8/410:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$303
Thu 5/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 12/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$303
Fri 20/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Fri 27/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$316
Direct flights from Sydney to Townsville
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Townsville based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Thu 19/306:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 2/409:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$261
Sat 21/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 28/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$264
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Fri 23/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$267
Mon 19/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 24/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$278
Thu 11/606:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Mon 15/610:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$281
Mon 23/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Mon 2/308:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$306
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Fri 30/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$313
Thu 5/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 12/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$319
Wed 1/706:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Mon 13/710:15TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$379
Fri 23/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Tue 27/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$398
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Townsville. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 19/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 24/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$278
Tue 20/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/111:40TSV - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$315
Wed 21/113:00SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$322
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Mon 26/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$273
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Fri 30/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$313
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$324
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/117:15TSV - SYD
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$325
Thu 5/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Thu 12/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$303
Fri 20/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Fri 27/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$316
Sat 21/206:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Sat 28/208:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$264
One-way flights from Sydney to Townsville
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Sun 29/306:45SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$121
Thu 22/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$124
Fri 30/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$134
Sun 8/306:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$166
Sun 25/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$178
Mon 19/109:00SYD - TSV
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/1$197
Sun 25/107:00SYD - TSV
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/1$210
Thu 22/111:00SYD - TSV
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/1$228
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Townsville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Townsville that are best for you.
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Townsville
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/3
06:40-08:20
Nonstop2h 40m
Townsville
Thu 2/4
09:15-12:50
Nonstop2h 35m
$275
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 19/1
06:40-08:20
Nonstop2h 40m
Townsville
Sat 24/1
08:55-12:30
Nonstop2h 35m
$278
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 11/6
06:45-09:30
Nonstop2h 45m
Townsville
Mon 15/6
10:15-12:50
Nonstop2h 35m
$281
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/1
06:40-08:20
Nonstop2h 40m
Townsville
Mon 26/1
08:55-12:30
Nonstop2h 35m
$284
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 1/4
06:45-08:30
Nonstop2h 45m
Townsville
Wed 8/4
10:15-12:50
Nonstop2h 35m
$303
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/2
06:40-08:20
Nonstop2h 40m
Townsville
Thu 12/2
08:55-12:30
Nonstop2h 35m
$303
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 20/1
09:00-13:35
1 stop5h 35m
Townsville
Wed 21/1
08:55-12:30
Nonstop2h 35m
$316
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 20/2
06:40-08:20
Nonstop2h 40m
Townsville
Fri 27/2
08:55-12:30
Nonstop2h 35m
$316
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 21/1
13:00-16:30
1 stop4h 30m
Townsville
Sat 31/1
08:55-12:30
Nonstop2h 35m
$322
SydneyTownsville
SYD - TSV
SYDTSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/1
06:40-08:20
Nonstop2h 40m
Townsville
Mon 26/1
14:15-19:40
1 stop4h 25m
$324
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Townsville
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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 2 January 2026.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Townsville (average of $113). Flying from Sydney to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 9 January 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Townsville as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Townsville
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Townsville. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
The most flights from SYD to TSV are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Townsville delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Sydney and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Townsville flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Townsville flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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 9 January 2026.
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.
The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Related info for your journey
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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 4 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, 1,253 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 40m. 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 $156, 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 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Townsville one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $104. Virgin Australia flights start at $186 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $241 one-way.
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 (92%), Qantas Airways (83%), Alliance Airlines( 73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville?
The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Townsville is $111. On average you can expect to pay $241. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Townsville), can usually be booked for $230.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Townsville (average of $113). Flying from Sydney to Townsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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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