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Flights from Sunshine Coast to Townsville

There are no direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane, about 5h 27m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 27m
MCYTSVBNE

Sunshine Coast to Townsville at a glance

Fastest journey5h 27mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Sunshine Coast 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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MCY Brisbane (BNE) TSV
Leg 1: Alliance Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Tue11:00 MCY11:35 BNE2h 55m connection14:30 BNE16:27 TSVAlliance Airlines + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 27m
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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
1,039 km645 miles
Journey time
5h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneTownsville vs Sunshine Coast
Currency in Townsville
AUD
Airports
MCY → TSV

Flights from Sunshine Coast to Townsville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,039 km.
Where do you change planes between Sunshine Coast and Townsville?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sunshine Coast and Townsville?
Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).

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