Cheap flights from Sydney to Townsville

One-way fares from $130 · SYD → TSV · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$130

Jetstar · Fri, 4 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $130

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar

Flight time
2h 40m

1,680 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Townsville

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $202
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $130

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart06:30 Fri, 4 DecSYD → TSV 2h 40m · Direct
$130one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:30 Sun, 6 DecSYD → TSV 2h 40m · Direct
$130one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:30 Mon, 7 DecSYD → TSV 2h 40m · Direct
$131one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Townsville

Sydney (SYD) and Townsville (TSV) are about 1,680 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 40m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $130, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $130 with Jetstar, departing Friday 4 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $130 to $202.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $130 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Townsville?

A direct flight takes about 2h 40m. Sydney and Townsville are around 1,680 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Townsville?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar.

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