Maroochydore to Townsville (MCY–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VA Virgin Australia
73H
10:05 AM
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VA Virgin Australia
73H
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
CNS Cairns 4h 15m JQ → NZQFQN Cairns (CNS) to Townsville flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 6h 23m AICZJQ → JQQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Townsville flights
MEL Melbourne 7h 25m AICZJQ → JQQF Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville flights
BNE Brisbane 8h QQ → ACCXCZ Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville flights
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Maroochydore to Townsville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 647 mi 2h nonstop

MCY–TSV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Virgin Australia leads the route. The flight covers 647 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Townsville (TSV) Townsville to Maroochydore flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCY–TSV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VA Virgin Australia 1 73H 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCY to TSV direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCY to TSV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CNS ~4h 15m SYD ~6h 23m MEL ~7h 25m BNE ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Townsville from Maroochydore

Nearby airports with service to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
Metric MCY→TSV BNE→TSV OOL→TSV
Distance from MCY – 55 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 1
Weekly flights 1 181 1
Flight time 2h 2h 5m 2h 15m
Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville flights · Gold Coast (OOL) to Townsville flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCY with service to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Townsville is 0 hours the same as Maroochydore.
MCY: AEST · TSV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore, it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
647 mi / 1,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

MCY–TSV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Maroochydore to Townsville route.
Route details
Distance647 mi / 1,041 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCY
Full nameSunshine Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCY to TSV flights.
Nonstop flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 647 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCY to TSV: Virgin Australia.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairns, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from TSV to MCY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNE and OOL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MCY to TSV

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) are connected by nonstop service from Virgin Australia. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCY to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCY to TSV is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 647 miles (1,041 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairns, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brisbane (BNE) and Gold Coast (OOL).