Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Townsville, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Townsville are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $427 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $761 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Sydney to Townsville take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 2h 40m to travel the 2,718 km between Sydney and Townsville.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Sydney and Townsville per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Townsville, with an average flight time of 2h 45m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2).

Question 4

How many flights are there between Sydney and Townsville per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Townsville, with an average flight time of 2h 45m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2).

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Townsville was $154 for a one-way ticket and $239 for a return.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Townsville on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Townsville. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Townsville on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Townsville. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:45 and will be landing in Townsville at 09:30.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Townsville jets off at 18:25 and lands at 21:10.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Townsville?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Townsville. They are Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $145. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Townsville?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Townsville. They are Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $145. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Townsville flight route.

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Townsville.

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Sydney to Townsville on a daily basis.

Question 15

Which airlines have flights with less carbon emissions when flying from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What class tickets does Jetstar offer on flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Townsville is February, where tickets cost $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $408 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Townsville is February, where tickets cost $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $408 respectively.

Question 19

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Townsville.

Question 20

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Townsville from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 21

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Townsville with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

Question 22

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Townsville from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 23

How often are flights from Sydney to Townsville delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Townsville historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 93 minutes.

Question 24

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Townsville flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Townsville flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Townsville?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Townsville?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Townsville were found on Jetstar ($239) and Virgin Australia ($413).

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Townsville were found on Jetstar ($239) and Virgin Australia ($413).

Question 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Townsville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 32

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Townsville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 33

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Townsville from Sydney usually cost between $272 and $444 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $239 on Jetstar (14 Sept–23 Sept).

Question 34

What are the most popular airlines flying to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Townsville is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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