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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.

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.

2 airlines operate flights between Sydney and Townsville. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flights from Sydney to Townsville usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Townsville (TSV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $344 return, compared with $465 via a stopover through Brisbane (BNE).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$132 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Sydney to Townsville pass through Brisbane (BNE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Sydney to Townsville route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $351 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $439, a difference of $89. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Townsville route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 21 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Townsville flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Townsville are Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and The Strand. These are among the most viewed places in Townsville on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Townsville:

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 09:24
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 21:59.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of $371. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2h 44m, covering 2,718 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Sydney to Townsville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Townsville Airport (TSV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Bargain Car Rentals
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Avis

Return flights from Sydney to Townsville range from $306 to $464, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.