Jetstar and Virgin launches flight deals starting from $29 to Australian destinations

Virgin and Jetstar have cut prices on nearly half a million flights, just days after Qantas launched a massive sale. See the full list.

Australia’s biggest rival airlines have slashed prices on nearly half a million flights to top domestic and international destinations, ramping up competition just days after Qantas launched its own major sale.

Jetstar has introduced its “Takeoff More Sale,” slashing prices on more than 450,000, with some starting as low as $29.

Domestic destinations on offer include one-way fares from Sydney to Ballina from $29, Adelaide to Hobart from $29, Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Hamilton Island from $110 and Sydney to Uluru from $110.

For international getaways, travellers can fly from Darwin to Bali from $165 one way, Melbourne to Singapore from $289, Brisbane to Seoul from $269, and Sydney to Osaka from $349.

Jetstar has introduced its “Takeoff More Sale,” slashing prices on more than 450,000, with some starting as low as $29. Picture Emma Brasier

“When Jetstar launched in 2004, we had $29 sale fares – and two decades later, we’re still offering $29 sale fares,” Jetstar Group CEO, Stephanie Tully, said.

“With a growing fleet of modern aircraft, an expanding network and solid operational performance, Jetstar is offering more great value for our customers.”

Covering over 100 routes, the Takeoff More Sale runs until Monday, March 3, unless sold out earlier.

Travel periods vary by route, with domestic flights available from late April 2025 to late January 2026, and international flights from mid-March to mid-December 2025. Club Jetstar members can access additional discounts.

Meanwhile, Virgin’s mammoth sale includes to popular Australian destinations like Byron Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Hamilton Island, with select one-way fares starting from just $49.

Virgin’s mammoth sale includes one-way fares starting from just $49. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Economy sale fares include Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) from $49 one way, Melbourne to Launceston from $59, Sydney to the Gold Coast from $65, and Melbourne to Perth from $189.

Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Dave Emerson, said the sale aims to provide some relief for travellers looking for an affordable getaway amid cost-of-living pressures.

“Virgin Australia is committed to delivering more value and choice to Australian travellers, and this sale is another way we’re making that happen,” he said in a statement.

“We know our customers want great fares with exceptional service and we are always ready to go the extra mile to offer the best deals and experiences in the sky.”

The discounted fares are available until March 2, 2025, unless sold out prior.

The sale comes shortly after Qantas announced a major seven-day promotion on Monday, offering discounts across 60 destinations nationwide.

For those travelling Virgin, some of the best economy deals include:

• Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) from $49
• Brisbane to Proserpine from $59
• Melbourne to Launceston from $59
• Sydney to Gold Coast from $65
• Sydney to Sunshine Coast from $69
• Canberra to Gold Coast from $85
• Melbourne to Adelaide from $85
• Brisbane to Hamilton Island from $105
• Melbourne to Uluru from $109
• Sydney to Hamilton Island from $109
• Brisbane to Uluru from $129
• Melbourne to Perth from $189
• Brisbane to Darwin from $195

*(one-way Economy Lite fares, valid in both directions)

For those travelling Jetstar, some of the best economy deals include:

Domestic:

• Adelaide to Hobart from $29
• Brisbane to Melbourne (Tullamarine) from $29
• Hobart to Brisbane from $29
• Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Gold Coast from $29
• Sydney to Melbourne (Tullamarine) from $29
• Sydney to Sunshine Coast from $29
• Brisbane to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) from $49
• Adelaide to Melbourne (Tullamarine) from $59
• Gold Coast to Cairns from $76
• Sydney to Hamilton Island from $84
• Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock) from $110
• Darwin to Gold Coast from $127
• Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Busselton Margaret River from $135
• Perth to Melbourne (Tullamarine) from $161

• Perth to Singapore from $145
• Darwin to Bali (Denpasar) from $165
• Sunshine Coast to Auckland from $175
• Sydney to Port Vila (Vanuatu) from $185
• Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Singapore from $189
• Perth to Phuket from $195
• Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Ho Chi Minh City from $199
• Sydney to Fiji (Nadi) from $199
• Adelaide to Bali (Denpasar) from $222
• Brisbane to Seoul (Incheon) from $269
• Sydney to Rarotonga from $269
• Sydney to Honolulu from $282
• Brisbane to Bangkok from $285
• Sydney to Osaka (Kansai) from $349