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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Townsville to Sydney? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.R 1,340 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,340, select.
Sydney.R 1,345 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,345, select.
Sydney.R 1,346 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,346, select.
Sydney.R 1,346 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,346, select.
Sydney.R 1,482 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,482, select.
Sydney.R 1,488 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,488, select.
Sydney.R 1,612 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,612, select.
Sydney.R 1,619 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,619, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Townsville to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from R 1,619
Jun
from R 1,750
Jul
from R 1,612
Aug
from R 1,340
Sep
from R 1,345
Oct
from R 1,624
Nov
from R 1,482
Dec
from R 1,488
Jan
from R 1,346
Feb
from R 1,619
Mar
from R 1,346
Apr
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Direct flights from Townsville to Sydney

Townsville to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Townsville to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Townsville to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,340
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Townsville to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Sydney is R 2,679. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Townsville to Sydney.
Qantas, Alliance Airlines and Jetstar fly direct from Townsville to Sydney.
As of May 2025, there are 29 flights per week flying from Townsville to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Sydney is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Sydney Airport on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is one hour ahead of Townsville.

  • Flights from TSV to SYD start from 08:55 — the first with Jetstar. The last service of the day is at 15:40 with Qantas. Overall, there are 20 weekly Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your TSV to SYD flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy with Jetstar. This popular airline offers direct flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

  • Jetstar is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating TSV to SYD flights. An exceptional 90.16% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is R 1,340. A return plane ticket right now is R 2,679. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from TSV to SYD.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from TSV to SYD.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • 71.52% of flights that depart Townsville Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Townsville Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Townsville. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near TSV. Whether you've booked an early flight from Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sydney in April.

  • The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TSV to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Australia, consider Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are key highlights.

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