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July 19 - July 22

Cheapest

Best

SYD - Townsville

$316

$170

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July 18 - July 25

Cheapest

SYD - Townsville

$306

$170

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July 20 - July 24

Cheapest

SYD - Townsville

$309

$170

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July 15 - July 22

Cheapest

SYD - Townsville

$308

$170

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August 10 - August 12

Cheapest

SYD - Townsville

$274

$170

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September 3 - September 8

Cheapest

SYD - Townsville

$271

$170

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June 23 - June 24

Earliest

SYD - Townsville

$388

$171

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July 16 - July 23

SYD - Townsville

$308

$171

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July 18 - July 23

SYD - Townsville

$312

$171

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July 20 - July 23

SYD - Townsville

$309

$171

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Insights for flights from Sydney to Townsville

A typical journey from Sydney to Townsville takes about 5h 0m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1691 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, meaning that while direct flights are available, many travelers will experience a stopover.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Townsville, fares typically range from $148–$244, with a median of $167. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 30% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville? The data indicates that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $94. Following closely, November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $109. Travelers can also find lower prices in February, where the median fare is $126.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Townsville

Regular price: $258 - $626

Prices for flights from Sydney to Townsville are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $258 and $626. The current lowest deal is $170 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 19 to Jul 22.

now $170

Low $258

High $626

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Townsville is December, with a median price of $94. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $390. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $94

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

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Direct flights from Sydney to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Townsville

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

$362

$203

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

$411

$229

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

$393

$198

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

$394

$219

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

$388

$171

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$523

$293

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Townsville

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$537 → $227

58%

9 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 24

$562 → $297

47%

9 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 30

$562 → $297

47%

8 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 23

$560 → $297

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Sydney - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Townsville are above the typical level at $170.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $94.

⏱️ Flight duration

5h 0m is the typical flight duration

Flights from Sydney to Townsville typically last 5h 0m, making it a medium-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 40% of deals are for direct flights; connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flights from Sydney to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

On average, 1 deal per day has been found in the last 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a great option for flights to Townsville, offering the cheapest fares.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Sydney to Townsville and the surrounding region.

📍 ~5 km from Townsville city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub for North Queensland, offering more flights than Townsville.

📍 ~360 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$147

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Whitsunday Coast is the closest alternative with regular domestic jet services to major Australian capital cities.

📍 ~190 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Mackay (MKY)

Mackay is a significant regional hub providing reliable domestic capacity and an alternative for southern routes.

📍 ~270 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$259

Great Barrier Reef (HTI)

Great Barrier Reef offers direct jet services to major East Coast cities, but requires a ferry transfer.

📍 ~210 km from Townsville (reachable by ferry and car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Emerald (EMD)

Emerald is a regional alternative for travelers heading towards the Central Highlands, with limited options.

📍 ~490 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$363

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