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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
JQ912
JQ Jetstar
320
6:40 AM
AEDT TT2
8:20 AM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1944
QF Qant
E90
6:25 PM
AEDT T3
8:10 PM
AEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1990
QF Qant
E90
7:15 PM
AEDT TT3
8:55 PM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ913
JQ Jetstar
320
8:55 AM
AEST
12:30 PM
AEDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1989
QF Qant
E90
2:15 PM
AEST
6:00 PM
AEDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sydney (Mascot) to Townsville
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,051 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–TSV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 14 E90 2h40-2h45 Oneworld
JQ Jetstar 7 320 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to TSV.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
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
-1h
Townsville is 1 hour behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · TSV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5:00 PM in Townsville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,051 mi / 1,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m.
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 40m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: TSV
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
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 approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m. The route covers 1,051 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Qantas.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SYD to TSV. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNS, MEL and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Townsville is 1 hour behind Sydney (Mascot).
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 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.