Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Townsville always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper, especially for longer distances. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Townsville flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Townsville flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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2027-03-14 – 2027-03-31
LAX - Townsville
73% AI deal score
$902
$1,083
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$903
$1,083
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2027-03-16 – 2027-03-31
LAX - Townsville
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$901
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2027-03-08 – 2027-03-31
LAX - Townsville
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$876
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$1,157
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Los Angeles to Townsville: Overview

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Townsville

Regular price: $793 - $1,649

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route are between $793 and $1649. The current lowest deal is $1084 with All Nippon Airways, for travel from March 31 to April 7.

now $1,084

Low $793

High $1,649

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville is January, with a median price of $1468. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1598. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,468

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,598

Jan

Feb

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Jetstar

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Townsville

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$1,125

$1,499

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$972

$1,533

One-way

Sun, Nov 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$990

$1,539

One-way

Mon, Nov 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$987

$1,475

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$962

$1,474

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$993

$1,590

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

5 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 17

$1,025 → $1,169

14%

4 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 16

$1,027 → $1,179

15%

3 nights

Feb 5 - Feb 8

$1,034 → $1,189

15%

3 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 17

$1,026 → $1,185

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

Los Angeles - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Townsville are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 26h 35m with connections

Flights from Los Angeles to Townsville typically take 26h 35m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways has a recent deal for $1084

A recent deal with All Nippon Airways offers a flight for $1084 from March 31 to April 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville are historically rare.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$1,277

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for direct access to Townsville and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,247

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns (CNS) is a major hub with significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options than Townsville.

📍 ~300 km from Townsville (reachable by car, approximately 4 hours driving time).

💸 Flights from ~$991

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

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From LAX

Elite

Feb 09

Townsville, Australia

84% AI deal score

$6,687

$5,588

Save $1,099

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Mar 01

Townsville, Australia

84% AI deal score

$6,593

$5,588

Save $1,005

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Mar 16

Townsville, Australia

83% AI deal score

$6,758

$5,901

Save $857

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Mar 14

Townsville, Australia

83% AI deal score

$6,750

$5,924

Save $826

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Feb 02

Townsville, Australia

82% AI deal score

$6,693

$5,901

Save $792

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Feb 22

Townsville, Australia

82% AI deal score

$6,868

$5,921

Save $947

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Mar 02

Townsville, Australia

82% AI deal score

$6,684

$5,921

Save $763

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Mar 09

Townsville, Australia

82% AI deal score

$6,690

$5,921

Save $769

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Mar 10

Townsville, Australia

81% AI deal score

$6,698

$6,198

Save $500

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Feb 10

Townsville, Australia

80% AI deal score

$6,722

$6,201

Save $521

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Feb 19

Townsville, Australia

80% AI deal score

$6,744

$6,274

Save $470

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Mar 23

Townsville, Australia

80% AI deal score

$6,792

$6,359

Save $433

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, typically several months out, often provides more competitive prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's worth monitoring prices if your travel plans are flexible. Mid-week bookings may also sometimes offer better rates than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options or alternative routes. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of additional transportation when considering this option.

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Los Angeles to Townsville: Overview

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Townsville

Regular price: $793 - $1,649

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route are between $793 and $1649. The current lowest deal is $1084 with All Nippon Airways, for travel from March 31 to April 7.

now $1,084

Low $793

High $1,649

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,468

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,598

Jan

Feb

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Jetstar

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Townsville

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$1,125

$1,499

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$972

$1,533

One-way

Sun, Nov 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$990

$1,539

One-way

Mon, Nov 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$987

$1,475

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$962

$1,474

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Townsville

Los Angeles (LAX) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$993

$1,590

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

5 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 17

$1,025 → $1,169

14%

4 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 16

$1,027 → $1,179

15%

3 nights

Feb 5 - Feb 8

$1,034 → $1,189

15%

3 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 17

$1,026 → $1,185

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

Los Angeles - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Townsville are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 26h 35m with connections

Flights from Los Angeles to Townsville typically take 26h 35m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways has a recent deal for $1084

A recent deal with All Nippon Airways offers a flight for $1084 from March 31 to April 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville are historically rare.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$1,277

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for direct access to Townsville and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,247

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns (CNS) is a major hub with significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options than Townsville.

Townsville, Australia

80% AI deal score

$6,792

$6,359

Save $433

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Townsville

Los Angeles to Townsville: Overview

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Townsville

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

Los Angeles - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically cheapest

Typically 26h 35m with connections

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways has a recent deal for $1084

Deals are rare for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Feb 09

Mar 01

Mar 16

Mar 14

Feb 02

Feb 22

Mar 02

Mar 09

Mar 10

Feb 10

Feb 19

Mar 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Townsville?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Townsville?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville?

Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Townsville always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Townsville flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Townsville flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Townsville from other cities

Los Angeles to Townsville: Overview

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Townsville

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Townsville

Los Angeles - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically cheapest

Typically 26h 35m with connections

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways has a recent deal for $1084

Deals are rare for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Feb 09

Mar 01

Mar 16

Mar 14

Feb 02

Feb 22

Mar 02

Mar 09

Mar 10

Feb 10

Feb 19

Mar 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Townsville?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Townsville?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Townsville?

Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Townsville always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Townsville flights?