Private charter between Sydney and Townsville starts at US$24,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Sydney (SYD) to Townsville (TSV), and from Townsville (TSV) back to Sydney (SYD).
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Townsville is about 1,691 km (1,051 miles), or 913 nautical miles.
From A$37,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Sydney to Townsville (and Townsville to Sydney) ranges from US$24,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$68,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | A$54,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | A$74,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 31m | A$54,000 – A$76,000 (~US$35,500 – US$49,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 29m | A$60,000 – A$83,000 (~US$39,000 – US$54,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 23m | A$65,000 – A$91,000 (~US$42,500 – US$59,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 21m | A$74,000 – A$100,000 (~US$48,500 – US$68,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 21m | A$82,000 – A$110,000 (~US$53,500 – US$75,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 23m | A$89,000 – A$120,000 (~US$58,000 – US$81,500) | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Sydney–Townsville moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
Townsville, Australia: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YSSY / SYD | YBTL / TSV |
| Longest hard runway | 12,999 ft | 7,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 21 ft | 18 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Sydney to Townsville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport has 12,999 ft and Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville 7,999 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,691 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · RAAF Base Richmond (7,001 ft, 53 km) · Sydney Bankstown Airport (4,644 ft, 17 km) · Camden Airport (4,804 ft, 46 km) · Ayr Airport (4,796 ft, 70 km) · Donnington Airpark · Bening Field Airport · Palm Island Airport (3,730 ft, 59 km)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Sydney–Townsville runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 31m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Demand on Sydney–Townsville comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$24,500 – US$68,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 31m gate to gate over 1,691 km (1,051 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Sydney–Townsville departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Sydney–Townsville charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Townsville to Sydney runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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