What percentage of Sydney to Townsville flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 7.8% of flights from Sydney to Townsville were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities typically involve at least one stop. Travelers should factor this into their planning when considering their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Townsville takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1691 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those involving connections. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their itinerary.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Townsville have been available on a regular basis. This route is classified as having regular deal frequency across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable fares, indicating consistent opportunities for savings. It is advisable to monitor prices for this route to secure a good deal.

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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. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 13h 45m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 2h 45m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Townsville, fares typically range from $376–$595, with a median of $479. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Approximately 24% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive options are available if you track prices carefully.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville, December stands out with a median fare of just $87. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $179, and March presents another economical option with a median fare of $181. These months generally provide the most budget-friendly opportunities for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to Townsville connect at least once, as only 7.8% of recent fares were non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to have at least one stop on your journey.

The route from Sydney to Townsville covers a distance of 1691 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves several hours of travel, making it suitable for a range of aircraft types and often including a stopover.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Townsville

Regular price: A$262 - A$898

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Townsville is AUD262 to AUD898. The current lowest deal is AUD242 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 9-Jan 15.

now A$242

Low A$262

High A$898

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 $87. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $514. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$87

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$514

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,080

A$484

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,069

A$557

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,076

A$559

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,077

A$665

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,077

A$606

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,076

A$606

One-way

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

2 nights

Feb 7 - Feb 9

A$1,163 → A$420

64%

1 night

Feb 8 - Feb 9

A$1,163 → A$420

64%

1 night

Feb 7 - Feb 8

A$1,159 → A$420

64%

6 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 14

A$1,159 → A$420

64%

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Sydney - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Townsville are below the typical level of $479.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the cheapest fares.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $87.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 2 hours 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 92.2% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$237

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for your journey to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$417

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub with significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$218

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, booking flights from Sydney to Townsville 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at approximately $431. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $439, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure had an average price of $649. This trend suggests that planning significantly ahead can result in considerable savings across the trailing quarter.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Townsville has been around $376. This figure represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $479, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $595. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly fare should target prices at or below the $376 mark.

Historically, December has shown the cheapest median flight prices from Sydney to Townsville, with a median of $87. January and March also offered comparatively low median prices, at $179 and $181 respectively. These months stand out when compared to the annual median price of $479 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical 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$262 - A$898

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Townsville is AUD262 to AUD898. The current lowest deal is AUD242 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 9-Jan 15.

now A$242

Low A$262

High A$898

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Townsville

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$87

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$514

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,080

A$484

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,069

A$557

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,076

A$559

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,077

A$665

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,077

A$606

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Townsville

Sydney (SYD) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,076

A$606

One-way

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

2 nights

Feb 7 - Feb 9

A$1,163 → A$420

64%

1 night

Feb 8 - Feb 9

A$1,163 → A$420

64%

1 night

Feb 7 - Feb 8

A$1,159 → A$420

64%

6 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 14

A$1,159 → A$420

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Sydney - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Townsville are below the typical level of $479.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the cheapest fares.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $87.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 2 hours 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 92.2% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$237

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for your journey to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$417

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub with significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options.

Townsville, Australia

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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 are below the typical level.

Fly in December for the cheapest fares.

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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

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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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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 are below the typical level.

Fly in December for the cheapest fares.

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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 16

Mar 01

Mar 07

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Dec 01

Dec 01

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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?