What percentage of Sydney to Townsville flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 31.5% of flights from Sydney to Townsville are 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, covering a distance of 1691 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a longer duration, averaging around 5 hours. Travelers should consider these differences in flight time when planning their journey between the two cities.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Townsville have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips between these two cities, based on data from the trailing 30 days.

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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 connections. While most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 5h 10m, compared to 2h 45m for non-stop options. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1691 km.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Townsville, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $153–$405, with a median of $187. Currently, 45% of recent fares are considered a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville? The data indicates that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $94. Following closely, November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $109. Additionally, February presents another good option for budget-conscious travelers, with a median fare of $126.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Townsville

Regular price: A$291 - A$880

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

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Townsville typically range from AUD291 to AUD880. The current lowest deal is AUD241 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 10-Jan 12.

now A$241

Low A$291

High A$880

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Townsville

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$940

A$467

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$942

A$467

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$676

A$398

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$676

A$351

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$577

A$352

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$678

A$377

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

A$1,051 → A$502

52%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

A$1,016 → A$528

48%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A$1,026 → A$538

48%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

A$923 → A$478

48%

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Sydney - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Townsville are above the typical level at $241.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 45m

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 68.5% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that offers direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals are available

Deals for flights from Sydney to Townsville are typically frequent, appearing often.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to Townsville, offering a convenient departure point.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$241

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Consider Western Sydney International Airport for flights to Townsville, an alternative departure option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$424

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for your flight from Sydney to Townsville.

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns (CNS) is a major international and domestic hub for North Queensland, offering more flight options.

📍 ~350 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$222

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Oct 26

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Jan 27

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$874

$749

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$749

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$749

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Jan 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the cheapest 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 an average price of $178. Prices tend to increase further out, with flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaging $273. This suggests that last-minute bookings often yield better value for this route across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Townsville is considered to be $153 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $187. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $405 or less. Aiming for a fare around $153 could help secure a more economical journey.

Historically, December and November have offered some of the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville, with median prices of $94 and $109 respectively. February also presents a relatively low median price of $126. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $187 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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$291 - A$880

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

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Townsville typically range from AUD291 to AUD880. The current lowest deal is AUD241 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 10-Jan 12.

now A$241

Low A$291

High A$880

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$92

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$434

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Townsville

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$940

A$467

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$942

A$467

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$676

A$398

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$676

A$351

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$577

A$352

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$678

A$377

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

A$1,051 → A$502

52%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

A$1,016 → A$528

48%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A$1,026 → A$538

48%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

A$923 → A$478

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Sydney - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Townsville are above the typical level at $241.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 45m

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 68.5% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that offers direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals are available

Deals for flights from Sydney to Townsville are typically frequent, appearing often.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to Townsville, offering a convenient departure point.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$241

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Consider Western Sydney International Airport for flights to Townsville, an alternative departure option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$424

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for your flight from Sydney to Townsville.

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns (CNS) is a major international and domestic hub for North Queensland, offering more flight options.

Townsville, Australia

69% AI deal score

$820

$727

Save $93

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Townsville

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Townsville

Sydney to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Direct flights from Sydney to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Sydney - Townsville route insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 2h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Frequent deals are available

Sydney 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

Oct 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How early should I book Sydney to Townsville flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Sydney to Townsville?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville?

What percentage of Sydney to Townsville flights are direct?

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

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

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More routes from Sydney

Flights to Townsville from other cities

Sydney to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Direct flights from Sydney to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Sydney - Townsville route insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 2h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Frequent deals are available

Sydney 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

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 26

Jan 27

Nov 04

Nov 26

Oct 28

Jan 22

Jan 15

Jan 20

Feb 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How early should I book Sydney to Townsville flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Sydney to Townsville?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville?