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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 9:13 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 9:58 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Townsville takes about 2h 43m, covering 1,050 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Townsville range from $218 to $335, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $218 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $269 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $238 round-trip, compared to $349 via a layover through Brisbane (BNE).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$97 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 most often the busiest departure period on Sydney to Townsville flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. The rest depart in the evening.

One-way fares from Sydney to Townsville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $292, which is 89% above the typical average for this route.

Townsville Airport (TSV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $66 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 3 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 $253 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Qantas Airways and Jetstar currently operate flights between Sydney and Townsville on a regular basis.

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.

None of the airlines on this route currently offer free seat selection. Seat selection is typically fee-based on this route, with availability depending on fare class.

None of the airlines on this route currently offer extra legroom.

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 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.