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July 17 - July 23

Cheapest

TSV - Sydney

$219

$169

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July 23 - July 27

TSV - Sydney

$222

$170

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July 8 - July 16

TSV - Sydney

$218

$170

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July 7 - July 15

Earliest

TSV - Sydney

$218

$170

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July 22 - July 27

TSV - Sydney

$217

$171

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July 17 - July 22

TSV - Sydney

$223

$171

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July 7 - July 16

Earliest

TSV - Sydney

$217

$171

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September 8 - September 9

Best

TSV - Sydney

$244

$171

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July 17 - July 21

TSV - Sydney

$229

$172

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July 10 - July 22

TSV - Sydney

$202

$173

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Insights for flights from Townsville to Sydney

A typical journey from Townsville to Sydney takes about 4h 50m, including connections. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 1691 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the total travel time for a connecting flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Townsville to Sydney, fares typically range from $152–$208, with a median of $167. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and a significant 65% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Sydney, January stands out with a median fare of just $125. Other cost-effective months include June, with a median fare of $156, and April, where the median fare is $157. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

While 30.3% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Townsville to Sydney, most itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that include a stopover, the typical number of connections is 1. This means that while non-stop options are available, a significant portion of travel involves at least one intermediate stop.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Sydney

Regular price: $189 - $433

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

The regular price range for this route is between $189 and $433. The current lowest deal is $169 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 17-Jul 23.

now $169

Low $189

High $433

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Sydney is January, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $300. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $125

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $300

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Direct flights from Townsville to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Sydney

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Sydney

Townsville (TSV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$292

$186

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Sydney

Townsville (TSV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$410

$255

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Sydney

Townsville (TSV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$207

$203

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Sydney

Townsville (TSV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$218

$170

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Sydney

Townsville (TSV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$217

$171

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Sydney

Townsville (TSV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$209

$195

One-way

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

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$712 → $242

66%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

$715 → $283

60%

8 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 24

$726 → $296

59%

5 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 21

$724 → $296

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Sydney

Townsville - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Sydney are below the typical level, with 65% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 4h 50m

The median flight time from Townsville to Sydney is 4h 50m, covering 1691 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 1 stopover typical for connecting itineraries.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Townsville to Sydney appear frequently, about 0.7 times per day.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney, offering direct routes.

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

💸 Flights from ~$169

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international airport serving Sydney, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major hub with high reliability and excellent road and rail connectivity to Sydney.

📍 ~280 km from Sydney (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$364

Newcastle (NTL)

Cheapest

Newcastle Airport offers frequent services and is easily accessible from Northern Sydney via the M1 motorway.

📍 ~135 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$283

Coffs Harbour (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Airport is a well-established regional option, though it is a significant distance from Sydney.

📍 ~420 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$453

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Port Macquarie Airport provides reliable regional connectivity, but it is a long travel distance from Sydney.

📍 ~340 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$473

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Sydney, Australia

66% AI deal score

$759

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Sydney, Australia

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$759

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Townsville to Sydney is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $168. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also showed favorable pricing, with an average of $175. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $277, and also for very last-minute bookings within 0-6 days, which averaged $191.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Townsville to Sydney is considered to be $152 or less. The median price for this route was $167. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices falling below $208. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day window.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Sydney, with a median price of $125. Other relatively inexpensive months include June and April, both with median prices of $156 and $157 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $167, indicating that January offers a notable saving compared to the yearly average.

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Insights for flights from Townsville to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Sydney

Direct flights from Townsville to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Sydney

Townsville - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

The median flight time is 4h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route

Deals appear frequently for this route

Townsville main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When is the best time to book flights from Townsville to Sydney?

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How long does it take to fly from Townsville to Sydney?

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