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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 09:13
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 21:58.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Townsville:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Townsville takes 2h 43m, covering 2,718 km.

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

Return flights from Sydney to Townsville range from $318 to $488, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $392 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $347 return, compared with $508 via a stopover through Brisbane (BNE).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$142 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.

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%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Townsville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $359, which is 60% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Sydney to Townsville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $368 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $429, a difference of $61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

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

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

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

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.