Cheap Flights from Sydney to Townsville
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Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Townsville from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney
Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Townsville
Return fares from Sydney to Townsville by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Townsville is August 2026, with return fares from $200 — 53% cheaper than the most expensive month (May 2027, from $430).
When Should You Fly to Townsville?
Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Townsville, with return fares from $200. May is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $430.
Across the year, return fares to Townsville average around $272. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and September, you'll generally pay up to 26% less than the yearly average.
Cheapest Sydney to Townsville Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Townsville return airfares.
Average Sydney to Townsville Return Prices
These are the average prices for Sydney to Townsville return airfares.
Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Townsville
When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Townsville?The cheapest month to travel is typically October.
How much do return flights from Sydney to Townsville cost?The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Townsville is $238.
What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to Townsville?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Townsville is 23 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Townsville?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Townsville is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Townsville?Alliance Air Pty flies direct.
How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Townsville take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Townsville?The IATA code for Townsville is TSV. It is located in Australia at coordinates -19.25699, 146.7707.
When should you book flights to Townsville?From our data, you should book flights to Townsville 30 days out.
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