$109 flights in new Qantas sale as airline wars heat up

Days after Virgin Australia dropped massive Travel Tuesday deals, Qantas has entered the fray with some great discounted flight prices. Check out all the deals here.

Days after Virgin Australia dropped massive Travel Tuesday deals, Qantas has upped the ante, offering great deals on cheap flights for travel lovers. We take a look at some of the best deals.

QANTAS CHRISTMAS DEALS

• Qantas is discounting more than 800,000 seats on more than 170 routes around Australia.

• Domestic Economy sale fares start at $109 one-way.

• 17 routes are on sale for under $150 one way, including Brisbane to Sydney, Cairns to Townsville and Launceston to Melbourne.

• Qantas fares include checked baggage, complimentary food and beverages, free Wi-Fi on domestic aircraft.

• Sale fares are for travel from 3 February 2025 to 3 April 2025 and 29 April 2025 to 25 June 2025 and available until 11.59pm (AEDT) 12 December 20241, unless sold out prior.

Qantas and Virgin Australia have dropped massive deals. Picture: Getty Images

TRAVEL TUESDAY

It comes after Virgin Australia dropped a massive Travel Tuesday sale earlier this week with flights as low as $49 as well as perks such as a chance to earn triple Velocity points and up to 4.5 per cent cashback on some fares.

The offers follow the release of new data which highlights a 700 per cent increase in “Travel Tuesday” Google search queries in Australia, demonstrating a clear demand from Australians looking to land affordable travel deals to popular holiday destinations.

Virgin Australia is offering cheap flights to Ballina, the gateway to Byron Bay. Picture: iStock

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA DEALS

Some of the best one-way domestic deals include:

• Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) from $49

• Brisbane to Proserpine (Whitsundays) from $79

• Melbourne to Gold Coast from $89

Meanwhile, the cheapest return international trips include:

• Sydney to Nadi (Fiji) from $589

• Brisbane to Port Vila (Vanuatu) from $499

• Melbourne to Queenstown (NZ) from $405

“Now is the time to turn wanderlust into reality and boost your Points before Christmas,” said Virgin Australia executive Libby Minogue.

“As always, we recommend getting in quick before the festive rush begins.”

Qantas has discounted fares to popular destinations such as Tokyo. Picture: iStock

QANTAS RED TAIL DEALS

Meanwhile, Qantas is currently running its Travel Week Red Tail Deals, which includes cut-price fares to a multitude of fantastic international destinations.

Some of the best return international flights on offer include:

• Sydney to New York from $1699

• Brisbane to Tokyo (Narita) from $1149

• Melbourne to Auckland from $559

• Adelaide to Nadi (Fiji) from $740

Snag a bargain short stay in Hobart in the Jetstar Flight Frenzy. Picture: iStock

JETSTAR FARE FRENZY

Jetstar’s Cyber Monday Fare Frenzy, which ends tonight, includes fantastic savings on flight and hotel deals, plus a chance to earn Qantas points on holiday bookings.

There are 194 packages to choose from, but some of the best are:

• Flights and a three-night stay at Mirage Whitsundays from $1251 for two people departing from Brisbane, with savings of $571

• Flights and a three-night stay at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort from $1020 for two people departing from Sydney, with savings of $861

• Flights and a two-night stay at RACV Hobart Hotel from $646 for two people departing from Melbourne (Tullamarine), with savings of $584

• Flights and a two-night stay at Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough from $1048 for two people departing from Adelaide, with savings of $440

FLIGHT CENTRE CYBER SALE

Book a stay at Chiang Mai, Thailand, and see the famous pagoda. Picture: iStock

Flight Centre, Australia’s largest travel agency, is offering savings of up to 75 per cent on stays, but you’ll have to have your card details handy as they’re booking quickly.

The lists includes sunny stays such as Furama City Centre in Singapore, CHINO at Nimman Luxury Boutique Hotel at Chiang Mai in Thailand, Horseshoe Las Vegas, the adults-only Romer House Waikiki in Hawaii, Nissaki Boutique Hotel in Mykonos, Hoi An Blue Sky Boutique Hotel and Spa in Vietnam and Kalima Resort and Spa in Phuket.

LUXURY ESCAPES OFFERS

Explore Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach and hike Diamond Head before a cruise. Picture: iStock

Luxury Escapes is known for thoughtfully designed holiday packages it has a multitude of limited-time offers currently available with great perks — including cruises.

Some of the biggest savings include:

• Australia wine region cruise with Celebrity Cruises, starting and finishing in Sydney and cruising to South Australia, from $1880 per person, saving 59 per cent

• Hawaii island-hopping with Norwegian Cruise Line, starting and finishing in Honolulu, with free-flow drinks and an on-board credit from $4299 per person, saving 57 per cent

• New Zealand cruise with Royal Caribbean, starting and finishing in Sydney, from $1906 per person, saving 49 per cent

• Italy highlights on Silversea Cruises, starting in Rome and ending in Monte Carlo, all inclusive from $8400 per person, saving 20 per cent

INGENIA HOLIDAY PARKS

Take the kids north and swim at the famous Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Picture: iStock

Ingenia Holiday Parks is offering discounts at more than 30 destinations along Australia’s east coast, valid for stays between 28 November 2024 and 26 June 2025.

The Travel Tuesday deal includes savings of up to 30 per cent at parks in popular holiday spots in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria – ideal for families.

Some top spots on the list are Cairns, Hervey Bay, Noosa, Byron Bay, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Shoalhaven Heads, Inverloch, Phillip Island and Torquay.

Originally published as $109 flights in new Qantas sale as airline wars heat up