Which airports can I use when flying from Newcastle to Townsville?

Flights from Newcastle to Townsville usually depart from Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) and arrive at Townsville (TSV).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Newcastle to Townsville?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Newcastle to Townsville.

Which airports do connecting flights from Newcastle to Townsville pass through?

Most connecting flights from Newcastle to Townsville pass through Brisbane (BNE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Newcastle to Townsville?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Newcastle to Townsville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $554 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $719, a difference of $165. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Newcastle to Townsville?

A direct flight from Newcastle to Townsville takes 00m, covering 2,554 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Newcastle to Townsville?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Have flight prices from Newcastle to Townsville changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $526 to $3,458. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Newcastle and Townsville?

Townsville is 1 hour behind Newcastle (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Townsville Airport (TSV)?

Townsville Airport (TSV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $95 for economy cars. Top options include: • Bargain Car Rentals • Budget • Thrifty • Europcar • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Newcastle to Townsville flight?

Return flights from Newcastle to Townsville range from $535 to $728, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $535 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newcastle to Townsville?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newcastle to Townsville. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Townsville at $483 return. •October ($793) and June ($701) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Newcastle to Townsville?

Virgin Australia ($547) and Jetstar ($909) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Newcastle to Townsville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Newcastle to Townsville?

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $632. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Newcastle to Townsville, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Brisbane (BNE) had the shortest average connection time for Newcastle to Townsville stopovers at 3h 56m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

18:30 - 21:45NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

4h 15m1 stop Brisbane

18:10 - 08:15TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

13h 05m1 stop Brisbane

$526Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

08:55 - 20:30NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

12h 35m1 stop Brisbane

14:15 - 21:30TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

6h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$538Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

07:05 - 10:55NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

4h 50m1 stop Brisbane

20:05 - 08:00TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

10h 55m1 stop Melbourne

$540Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, 13 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

07:05 - 13:35NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

7h 30m1 stop Brisbane

14:15 - 21:30TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

6h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$547Virgin Australia

1 day ago

Sun, 31 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

07:05 - 10:55NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

4h 50m1 stop Brisbane

06:05 - 11:30TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

4h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$577Virgin Australia

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Sun, 31 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

07:05 - 21:45NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

15h 40m1 stop Brisbane

08:55 - 21:30TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

11h 35m1 stop Brisbane

$577Virgin Australia

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Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

07:50 - 13:35NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

6h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

14:15 - 21:30TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

6h 15m1 stop Brisbane

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Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

17:00 - 08:10NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

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20:05 - 20:45TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

23h 40m2 stops Melbourne Coolangatta Gold Coast

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Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

17:00 - 08:10NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

40h 10m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith

20:05 - 20:45TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

23h 40m2 stops Melbourne Coolangatta Gold Coast

$982Jetstar

2 days ago

Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

21:00 - 08:10NTL Newcastle Williamtown-TSV Townsville

36h 10m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith

20:05 - 16:25TSV Townsville-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newcastle to Townsville?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newcastle to Townsville. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Townsville? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Newcastle to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Townsville at $483 return.
•October ($793) and June ($701) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Newcastle to Townsville?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Newcastle to Townsville.
How long is a flight from Newcastle to Townsville?
A direct flight from Newcastle to Townsville takes 00m, covering 2,554 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Newcastle to Townsville?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.
How much should I expect to pay for a Newcastle to Townsville flight?
Return flights from Newcastle to Townsville range from $535 to $728, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $535 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Newcastle to Townsville changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $526 to $3,458. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
Which car hire options are available at Townsville Airport (TSV)?
Townsville Airport (TSV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $95 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Newcastle to Townsville?
Flights from Newcastle to Townsville usually depart from Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) and arrive at Townsville (TSV).
Which airports do connecting flights from Newcastle to Townsville pass through?
Most connecting flights from Newcastle to Townsville pass through Brisbane (BNE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Newcastle to Townsville?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Newcastle to Townsville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $554 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $719, a difference of $165.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Newcastle and Townsville?
Townsville is 1 hour behind Newcastle (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $554, about $165 less than Wednesday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Newcastle to Townsville trip for January. Fares historically average $483 return in that month – typically $310 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Townsville Airport.

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