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Flights from Newcastle to Townsville

There are no direct flights from Newcastle to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 3h 57m door to door (30 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 57m
NTLTSVBNE

Newcastle to Townsville at a glance

Fastest journey3h 57mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Newcastle to Townsville

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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NTL Brisbane (BNE) TSV
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sun18:45 NTL18:48 BNE0h 57m connection19:45 BNE21:42 TSVVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 57m
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NTL Sydney (SYD) TSV
Leg 1: FlyPelican · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~5h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,598 km992 miles
Journey time
3h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hTownsville vs Newcastle
Currency in Townsville
AUD
Airports
NTL → TSV

Flights from Newcastle to Townsville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Newcastle to Townsville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane and Sydney. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Newcastle to Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,598 km.
Where do you change planes between Newcastle and Townsville?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Newcastle and Townsville?
Newcastle: Newcastle Airport (NTL). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What is the time difference between Newcastle and Townsville?
Townsville is 1 hour behind Newcastle.

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