How to find cheap flights to Townsville Airport (TSV)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Townsville Airport is $95. A return plane ticket to TSV right now is $187.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Townsville, where Townsville Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Townsville. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Townsville Airport.
Best time to go to Townsville
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Townsville is typically May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to TSV.
July is the most popular month for flights to TSV. Travel then if you're eager to experience Townsville at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Townsville then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before you go. December brings the warmest days in Townsville, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
With one day of rain on average, August is the driest month in Townsville.
The wettest time of year is January. Visit then and you can expect to get around 13 days of rainfall.
Flying to Townsville Airport (TSV): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Townsville quickly. Take a direct flight to Townsville Airport with one of these major airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your TSV plane ticket with Regional Express. Up to 75% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.
When you hop off the plane at TSV, you'll be in the UTC+10 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to TSV. Choose one of these hotels near Townsville Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in TSV. Find your ideal ride with Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and discover parts of Townsville that most visitors tend to miss.
Flights out of Townsville Airport reach their destination as scheduled 72% of the time. This percentage helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Townsville Airport is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Townsville from Townsville Airport (TSV)
The distance from TSV to central Townsville is about 6 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to TSV.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Townsville:
Townsville highlights
These leading attractions have to be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Townsville:
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: Delivering a strong first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.64 kilometres west of the centre.
Queens Gardens Townsville: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Townsville. This park is roughly 2 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Alma Bay: Take on this landmark next. About 13 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Townsville experience.
How to get to Ayr from Townsville Airport (TSV)
Ayr is around 72 kilometres from TSV. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Allow roughly 3 hours 15 minutes if you travel to Ayr on public transport.
Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Ingham
If Ingham is where you want to be, public transport takes around 3 hours 30 minutes from Townsville Airport. This city is about 97 kilometres from TSV.
Explore more of Australia
Up for more adventures? Cairns is a must-do while you're in Australia. It's around 274 kilometres north of Townsville and features Great Barrier Reef, Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard. The closest airport to this city is Cairns Airport (CNS).
Bowen is another popular destination in Australia and is roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Townsville. Zero in on some of the best places like Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Horseshoe Bay.
Or venture to Mareeba, about 290 kilometres north-west of Townsville. Raging Thunder Adventures, Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland Reserve and Jaques Coffee Plantation are just the start of reasons to go.
