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£846+ Cheap flights to Townsville

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— TSV
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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Flights to Townsville in 2025

Find the latest flights to Townsville in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

£846

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,343
12/5-25/5
  • 12/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 40m total
  • London to Townsville
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£216 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights to Townsville
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Mon 12/518:05LGW - TSV
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/521:00TSV - LGW
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£846
Mon 12/521:20LHR - TSV
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/521:00TSV - LHR
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£878
Mon 12/511:55LHR - TSV
2 stops25h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 25/510:10TSV - LHR
1 stop29h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2£1,569

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Locate flights to Townsville that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonTownsville

LGW - TSV

LGWTSV

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

18:05-20:45

2 stops41h 40m

Townsville

Sun 25/5

21:00-15:00

2 stops51h 00m

£846

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

21:20-20:45

2 stops38h 25m

Townsville

Sun 25/5

21:00-18:40

2 stops54h 40m

£878

LondonTownsville

LHR - TSV

LHRTSV

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

11:55-22:20

2 stops25h 25m

Townsville

Sun 25/5

10:10-06:35

1 stop29h 25m

£1,569

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Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights to Townsville

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Townsville including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Townsville?

On average, a flight from London to Townsville takes 39 hours 22 minutes. Flights to Townsville from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Townsville?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Townsville are Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Townsville. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Townsville climate

Townsville has a tropical climate, and, thanks to its geographical location, it has less rainfall than other parts of the tropics. Townsville gets more than 300 sunny days per year. The winters (June to August) are warm with occasional rain, and the summers (December to February) are hot and humid. Late October and November can see “build-up” thunderstorms, while Late-December to early April gets most rainfall. Tropical Cyclones (and then flooding) are a threat during these months.

Getting around Townsville

Taxis and car-rental companies are available at the airport. There’s also an Airport Shuttle bus that travels to various hotels and motels, the Strand and City, Sunferries, the Transit Centre and the Coral Princess cruise company. Sunbus runs the bus service. There are regular ferry services to Magnetic Island and Palm Island.

What is good to know if travelling to Townsville?

  • You can swim year round in Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island; there are stinger nets offshore. 
  • The Perc Tucker Regional Gallery concentrates on artwork relevant to North Queensland and the Tropics. 
  • Strand Ephemera, a biennial event, places sculptural artworks and other art along Townsville’s beachfront strip. 
  • The Great Green Way is a road trip that starts in Townsville and ends in Cairns. The 350km (217 miles) journey winds through 12 national parks and more than 20 tropical islands. Stops along the way include Charters Towers, Paluma National Park, Wallaman Falls (Australia’s highest single-drop waterfall), Hinchinbrook Island (the largest island national park with stunning Mission Beach), Innisfail, Wooroonooran National Park and, finally, Cairns. 
  • There are plenty of opportunities to shop in Townsville. There’s a night market on the first Friday of every month at The Strand Park on the foreshore, Cotters Markets, an arts-and-crafts market, are on Sunday mornings in the Flinders Street Mall, the Willows Rotary Markets are held at the Willows Shoppingtown Carpark on Sundays, and the Horseshoe Bay Markets on Magnetic Island are every Sunday morning.
  • When is the best time to fly to Townsville?

    Peak Season:  High season times are April to October, Christmas, Easter and the school holidays.  Off Season:  The end of January to the end of March, and October to early December are low seasons in Townsville.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville?

    If you book a flight to Townsville, you will be flying into Townsville, which is the city’s only airport. Townsville (TSV) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Townsville.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Townsville if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Townsville on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Townsville?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Townsville.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville?

    Townsville is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Townsville. One-way flights to Townsville typically cost £61, while return flights cost around £97.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Townsville depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Townsville, London offers the quickest one-way flight (37 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Townsville have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Townsville can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Townsville?

    Yes. Townsville has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 3 bed room house near airport is the closest property to Townsville (0.0 mi away from Townsville).

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