What percentage of Sydney to Townsville flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 31.5% of flights from Sydney to Townsville have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Sydney to Townsville typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 165 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 5 hours, or 300 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1691 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Townsville are frequently available. This route has shown consistent opportunities for travelers to find favorable fares. Over the trailing 30 days, the route has been classified as offering frequent good prices, indicating regular opportunities for savings.

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Sydney to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Townsville

A typical journey from Sydney to Townsville takes about 2h 45m, including connecting itineraries. Since most itineraries for this route connect at least once, this duration accounts for the additional time involved in stopovers. For direct flights from Sydney to Townsville, the non-stop flight time is also approximately 2h 45m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Townsville, fares typically range from $153–$405, with a median price of $187. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 45% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $94. Following closely, November offers a median fare of $109, and February presents another economical option with a median fare of $126. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Only 31.5% of recent itineraries from Sydney to Townsville are non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This suggests that while direct options are available, travelers should expect to consider itineraries with at least one stop.

The route from Sydney to Townsville covers a distance of 1691 kilometers. This distance classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it is a mid-range flight that typically involves several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Townsville

Regular price: A$272 - A$940

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Townsville is AUD272-AUD940. The current lowest deal is AUD236 with Jetstar for travel from Aug 24-Sep 8.

now A$236

Low A$272

High A$940

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 $92. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $434. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$92

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$434

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Direct flights from Sydney to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Townsville

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,025

A$502

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$647

A$386

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$327

A$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$327

A$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$337

A$249

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$667

A$379

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

A$1,025 → A$502

51%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

A$833 → A$419

50%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

A$831 → A$419

50%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

A$825 → A$418

49%

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 $236.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median price

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $92.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 45m

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 31.5% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Townsville are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Townsville.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) offers an alternative for flights from Sydney to Townsville.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$446

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Townsville and surrounding areas.

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a major international and domestic hub, offering significantly more flight options than Townsville.

📍 ~345 km from Townsville (reachable by car, approximately 4 hours driving time)

💸 Flights from ~A$226

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the best prices for flights from Sydney to Townsville are found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $173. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees a slight increase to an average of $178. Prices tend to be higher further out, for example, 14-27 days before departure, the average price is $273. This suggests that last-minute bookings can often yield more favorable fares on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Townsville is considered to be $153 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $187. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $405 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $153 mark.

Historically, December has offered the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville, with a median price of $94. November also presents a good value, showing a median price of $109. February, with a median price of $126, is another month that typically offers lower fares compared to the annual median of $187. Travelers looking for cost-effective options should consider these months for their journeys.

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Sydney to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Townsville

Regular price: A$272 - A$940

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Townsville is AUD272-AUD940. The current lowest deal is AUD236 with Jetstar for travel from Aug 24-Sep 8.

now A$236

Low A$272

High A$940

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$92

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$434

Jan

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Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec