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$119+ Cheap flights to Townsville

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— TSV
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Townsville in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Townsville. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2026.

Fri 29/506:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 5/610:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/4$269
Mon 20/406:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 24/410:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/4$273
Sat 25/406:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 26/410:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/4$275
Fri 15/506:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 18/510:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/4$276
Mon 20/406:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 21/410:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4$283
Tue 22/906:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 14/1009:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/4$285
Thu 7/506:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 11/510:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/4$295
Wed 6/506:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 13/510:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/4$297
Fri 8/506:45
SYD
-
TSV
Nonstop2h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 14/510:15
TSV
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/4$303

Find flight deals to Townsville

Find the latest flights to Townsville in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2026.

Return from

$269

One-way from

$119

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/5-5/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Sydney to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville.
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Depart

Return

Price

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SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Thu 28/5

10:15-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

$283

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Wed 14/10

09:15-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

$285

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 11/5

10:15-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

$295

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 11/5

17:30-22:20

1 stop4h 50m

$331

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 1/6

21:05-07:30

1 stop10h 25m

$333

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 1/6

21:30-08:40

1 stop11h 10m

$337

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 8/6

10:15-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

$341

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Sun 24/5

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

$350

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Sun 17/5

20:25-07:25

1 stop11h 00m

$351

SydneyTownsville

SYD - TSV

SYDTSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

06:45-09:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Townsville

Mon 18/5

17:30-22:20

1 stop4h 50m

$399

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Best time to book a flight to Townsville

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When is the best time to book a flight 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 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Townsville is 60 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.

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 14 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

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 $112, while return flights cost around $119.

  • How much is a return flight to Townsville?

    A return flight to Townsville will typically cost around $321, however they can be found for as little as $119.

  • 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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