Cheapest airlines flights from Townsville to Sydney

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Townsville to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Townsville to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Townsville to Sydney in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$73, and round-trip direct flights start at US$169.

Displayed flight fares from Townsville to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Townsville to Sydney Flight Details

The distance between Townsville and Sydney is about 1,689.53 km. The average flying time from Townsville to Sydney is around 2 hours 40 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$73
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$169
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,689.53 km
Average flight time2 hours 40 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Townsville–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Townsville to Sydney

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Townsville to Sydney?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Townsville to Sydney, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Townsville to Sydney is March, with an average price of US$138; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$235.

US$235
US$187
US$138
US$90
    Cheapest
  • US$175
    Jun
  • US$220
    Jul
  • US$196
    Aug
  • US$206
    Sep
  • US$212
    Oct
  • US$193
    Nov
  • US$235
    Dec
  • US$147
    Jan
  • US$159
    Feb
  • US$138
    Mar
  • US$176
    Apr
  • US$187
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Townsville to Sydney?

The average price of round-trip flights from Townsville to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Townsville to Sydney are found during February, with an average price of US$186. Conversely, the highest prices are found during September, with an average price of up to US$589.

US$589
US$388
US$186
0
    Cheapest
  • US$367
    Jun
  • US$508
    Jul
  • US$404
    Aug
  • US$589
    Sep
  • US$349
    Oct
  • US$308
    Nov
  • US$427
    Dec
  • US$283
    Jan
  • US$186
    Feb
  • US$286
    Mar
  • US$416
    Apr
  • US$463
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Sydney (TSV-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$73 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TSV to SYD on Thu, Jul 9), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$169 departing on Tue, Jun 23 and returning on Wed, Jun 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Townsville to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 40 minutes to fly from Townsville to Sydney.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Townsville to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 17 flight per week flying from Townsville to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/-/T/W/T/-/S -- JQ913 (10:19) Qantas Airways: S/-/T/W/T/-/S -- QF5913 (10:19) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1943 (14:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Townsville to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$73.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Townsville to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville to Sydney on June 24, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$78.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Townsville Airport to Sydney Airport (TSV-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Townsville is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Townsville to Sydney

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Townsville to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Townsville to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Townsville to Sydney, with fares starting at US$179.

US$136
US$179
US$222
US$265
US$308
Jetstar Airways
US$179
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
US$208
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
US$308
Qantas Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Townsville to Sydney?

Total flights from Townsville to Sydney across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most frequent flights from Townsville to Sydney, with 13 flights per week.

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1
7
13
Qantas Airways
13
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
6
Jetstar Airways
American Airlines
1
American Airlines

How many flights fly from Townsville to Sydney daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Townsville to Sydney within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Townsville to Sydney is the highest on Friday/Sunday and the lowest on Tuesday.

15
10
4
0
Highest
13
Mon
4
Tue
12
Wed
12
Thu
15
Fri
10
Sat
15
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.