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$111 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Townsville

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Cheap Flight Deals from Sydney to Townsville (SYD-TSV)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Townsville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Townsville

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Townsville.
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Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 09:30SYD-TSV
2h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:10 - 12:45TSV-SYD
2h 35mdirect
$227Jetstar
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 09:30SYD-TSV
2h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:10 - 12:45TSV-SYD
2h 35mdirect
$233Jetstar
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Thu, 1 May - Thu, 8 May
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 09:30SYD-TSV
2h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:10 - 12:45TSV-SYD
2h 35mdirect
$238Jetstar
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Thu, 1 May - Thu, 8 May
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06:45 - 09:30SYD-TSV
2h 45mdirect
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06:05 - 10:40TSV-SYD
4h 35m1 stop
Thu, 1 May - Thu, 8 May
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06:45 - 09:30SYD-TSV
2h 45mdirect
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13:10 - 17:40TSV-SYD
4h 30m1 stop
Thu, 19 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 11:05SYD-TSV
4h 35m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 10:40TSV-SYD
4h 35m1 stop
$397Virgin Australia
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Thu, 29 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 19:30SYD-TSV
5h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:00 - 16:40TSV-SYD
7h 40m1 stop
$399Virgin Australia
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Sat, 24 May - Thu, 29 May
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 19:45SYD-TSV
4h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:25TSV-SYD
9h 25m1 stop
$692Qantas Airways
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Tue, 22 Apr - Sat, 26 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 22:20SYD-TSV
16h 20m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:05 - 16:50TSV-SYD
8h 45m2 stops
$1,189Qantas Airways
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Thu, 1 May - Wed, 7 May
Air New Zealand Logo
09:55 - 22:20SYD-TSV
12h 25m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
20:25 - 08:15TSV-SYD
35h 50m2 stops
$1,611Air New Zealand
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Thu, 19 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Townsville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Townsville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Townsville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Townsville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Townsville on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Townsville. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Townsville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Townsville is February, where tickets cost $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $493 and $472 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Townsville?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $862, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Townsville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$111
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Townsville

When to book flights from Sydney to Townsville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Townsville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Townsville

  • Which airlines have flights with less carbon emissions when flying from Sydney to Townsville?

    Flights from Sydney to Townsville typically emit 879 kg of CO2 emission on average per person. Book your flight with Jetstar, whose flights reduce the CO2 emission along this route by 31% to around 610 kg. They are achieving this by using a modern fleet that is more fuel efficient, utilising sustainable aviation fuels, minimising waste generation on board, reducing unnecessary weight on board and optimising flight routes.

  • What class tickets does Jetstar offer on flights from Sydney to Townsville?

    Jetstar offers two classes of tickets for flights from Sydney to Townsville. Economy tickets are standard-class tickets offered by Jetstar with which passengers can enjoy in-flight entertainment, comfortable seating with a distance between seats, and additional charged services like meals and beverages. Business Class tickets provide a higher level of comfort, dedicated overhead storage, priority check-in and boarding, and enhanced in-flight dining options.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Townsville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Townsville was $67 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Townsville?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Townsville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Townsville?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Townsville.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Townsville?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Townsville on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Townsville, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Townsville are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $502 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $796 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Townsville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Townsville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Townsville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Townsville from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Townsville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Townsville with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Townsville from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Townsville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $117 or less one-way and $262 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Sydney (SYD) to Townsville (TSV), a common stopover is at Brisbane Airport (BNE). BNE is a major transportation hub in Australia and is the only connecting airport along this route. As you wait for your connecting flight to Townsville, browse through the shops in the airport, take a free shower within the terminals, admire the airport art and architecture, pamper yourself in the spa, or rest in the airline lounges.
  • Some airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Regional Express offer ticket upgrades depending on availability to their passengers. Upgrades from Economy to Premium Economy or Business Class include additional benefits, such as priority services and increased comfort.
  • Passengers using wheelchairs, with limited mobility, and other special needs can book their flights with airlines that have accessible services like Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and Qantas. These airlines offer wheelchair assistance, assistance with boarding and disembarking, and priority seating upon request.
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Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Townsville Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Townsville

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Townsville to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Top 3 airlines serving from Sydney to Townsville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Townsville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Townsville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 818 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.6Boarding
6.9Food
Airline reviews

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SYD - LAX
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Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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