Cheap flights from Sydney to Townsville
1,051 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Sydney to Townsville at a glance
Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Townsville (TSV) cover 1,051 miles (1,691 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
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Flying from Sydney to Townsville covers 1,051 miles (1,691 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 1,051 miles. Direct carriers include JQ and VA.
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Airlines on this route
2 airlines fly Sydney → Townsville. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| JQ | Direct |
| VA | Direct |
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Sydney to Townsville — quick answers
How far is Sydney from Townsville by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Townsville (TSV) is 1,051 miles (1,691 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Townsville?
The average nonstop flight time from SYD to TSV is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Townsville?
2 airlines serve this route nonstop: JQ, VA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.