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

• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

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

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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $346 return, compared with $447 via a stopover through Brisbane (BNE).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$76 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Townsville to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Brisbane (BNE) – 100% of one-stop connections
• Cairns (CNS) – 0% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Townsville to Sydney route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $394, a difference of $46. 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 Townsville to Sydney route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 15 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Central Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 08:56
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 17:31.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of $375. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Townsville to Sydney takes 2h 41m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $287 to $1,659. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Townsville to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $261, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Evening 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.

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 24m, compared to 5h 57m via Cairns (CNS).

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Return flights from Townsville to Sydney range from $312 to $456, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $312 counts as a good deal.