Sydney (Mascot) to Townsville (SYD–TSV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–TSV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 1,051 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 14 | E90 | 2h40-2h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 7 | 320 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEDT · TSV: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5:00 PM in Townsville.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to TSV
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Qantas. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SYD to TSV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to TSV ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,051 miles (1,691 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.