Sydney (Mascot) to Townsville (SYD–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,051 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 38m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JQ912+1
JQ Jetstar
320
6:45 AM
AEST T2
9:30 AM
AEST
2h 45m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5912cs
QF Qant
320
6:45 AM
AEST T2
9:30 AM
AEST
2h 45m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1944
QF Qant
E90
6:25 PM
AEST T3
9:10 PM
AEST
2h 45m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ913+1
JQ Jetstar
320
10:15 AM
AEST
12:50 PM
AEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5913cs
QF Qant
320
10:15 AM
AEST
12:50 PM
AEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1943
QF Qant
E90
2:50 PM
AEST
5:35 PM
AEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6 hubs
OOL Gold Coast 4h 25m 6EACAI VA Gold Coast (OOL) to Townsville flights
BNE Brisbane 4h 30m 6EACAI ACCXCZ Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville flights
CNS Cairns 5h 15m 6EACAI NZQFQN Cairns (CNS) to Townsville flights
MEL Melbourne 5h 20m 6EACAI JQQF Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville flights
MCY Maroochydore 6h AICZJQ VA Maroochydore (MCY) to Townsville flights
DRW Darwin 13h 50m 6EFJJL QF Darwin (DRW) to Townsville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sydney (Mascot) to Townsville
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,051 mi 2h 45m nonstop

SYD–TSV is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,051 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–TSV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas Also: MH 14 320, E90 2h45 Oneworld MH
JQ Jetstar 7 320 2h45
VA Virgin Australia 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ, QF
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: JQ + VA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to TSV direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to TSV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Townsville is 0 hours the same as Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · TSV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,051 mi / 1,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–TSV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Townsville route.
Route details
Distance1,051 mi / 1,691 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: TSV
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to TSV flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,051 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SYD to TSV: Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
This route has daily 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 Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns.
Yes, return flights from TSV to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SYD to TSV

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SYD to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to TSV is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,051 miles (1,691 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.