Question 1

How long does a flight from Sydney to Townsville take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 1,050 miles separating Sydney to Townsville in about 2h 45m.

Question 2

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

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Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Townsville, with an average flight time of 2h 43m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 12 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

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 £63 for a one-way ticket and £142 for a return.

Question 4

Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Townsville?

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On your way to Townsville, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing at Townsville.

Question 5

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:30 and will be landing in Townsville at 08:10.

Question 6

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

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Townsville jets off at 19:15 and lands at 21:00.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Townsville?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Sydney to Townsville direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is £93.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 £144 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £230 and £215 respectively.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

How often are flights from Sydney to Townsville delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Townsville historically see delays in approximately 7% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 88 minutes.

Question 18

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 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

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 Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

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 21

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

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 (£142) and Virgin Australia (£221).

Question 23

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 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 24

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £159, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 25

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 £147 and £247 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £142 on Jetstar (5 Nov–12 Nov).

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