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How popular is this Sydney to Townsville flight route?

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Within the past month, 1,571 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville. Find deals

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

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Jetstar, at $310, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Townsville. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Jetstar is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

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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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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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. Find deals

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

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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. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Townsville

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The most flights from SYD to TSV are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 inches 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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville?

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The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Townsville is $109. On average you can expect to pay $311. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Townsville), can usually be booked for $289.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Townsville?

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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 (96%), Qantas Airways (86%), Alliance Airlines( 76%).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Townsville?

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

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

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 16% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Sydney to Townsville, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 74% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $397 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $487.

Question 14

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

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Townsville from Sydney. Users have commonly found prices around $369 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $175. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

Question 15

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

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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 52% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 16

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

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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.

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Townsville?

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

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Townsville?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Sydney to Townsville. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Townsville?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Townsville.

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Round-trip from	$310
One-way from	$155
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$447
Good round-trip deal	$327 or less
Good one-way deal	$145 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$213	Average$340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$286	Average$750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$329	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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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 Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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