Massive Flight Sales! Qantas, Virgin, and Jetstar Slash Prices on Domestic & International Getaways
Three big Australian airlines Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar have started huge Flight Sales, with fares to both local and foreign destinations going down by a lot. If you’ve been thinking about your next vacation, now is the time to reserve a great deal before they end.
Qantas Slashes Prices on North and South America Flights
Qantas has unveiled major Flight Sales to North and South America, with return fares starting at just $999. Thousands of discounted seats are available from most Australian capital cities to Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, San Francisco, Vancouver, Santiago, and Honolulu.
- Honolulu: Return fares from $999 (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)
- Los Angeles: Return fares from $1,199 (Melbourne, Sydney)
- Vancouver: Return fares from $1,399 (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney)
The sale includes Qantas’ first-ever flight from Melbourne to Hawaii, launching May 1. LA Tourism has also welcomed the deal, encouraging Aussies to visit despite recent wildfires. The sale ends at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 26, for travel between April 14, 2025, and January 29, 2026, with blackout periods.
Virgin Australia’s Network-Wide Sale with Fares from $45
Virgin Australia has dropped a massive sale across its entire domestic and international network, offering one million fares starting at just $45 one-way. The sale runs until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 26, for travel between April 30, 2025, and February 11, 2026.
Domestic Deals:
- Ballina (Byron Bay) to Sydney: From $45
- Sydney to Gold Coast: From $65
- Melbourne to Hamilton Island: From $139
- Brisbane to Uluru: From $129
- Melbourne to Perth: From $195
- Sydney to Perth: From $199
International Sale Fares:
- Melbourne to Queenstown: From $425 return
- Sydney to Queenstown: From $455 return
- Gold Coast to Denpasar (Bali): From $489 return
- Sydney to Nadi (Fiji): From $569 return
- Brisbane to Apia (Samoa): From $689 return
Virgin Australia Executive Libby Minogue noted a growing trend of Aussies prioritizing holidays for mental well-being, citing a 17% increase in Velocity members using points for flight redemptions. The airline expects ‘JOMO’ (the Joy of Missing Out) to be a major travel trend in 2025, with more travellers seeking secluded getaways.
Jetstar Joins the Sale with Ultra-Low Fares
Jetstar has also launched a sale for its members, featuring domestic fares as low as $33 one-way from Sydney to Ballina Byron and one-way flights from Melbourne to Darwin from $160. These deals apply to travel in early 2026, with the sale ending at 11:59 AM on Friday, March 21.
Book Now Before Deals Disappear
All three sales provide opportunities for frequent flyers to either earn or redeem points, making it an even better time to book. People who want to book their next vacation at a fraction of the normal price should act quickly because seats are limited. Before the sales end, go to the websites of Qantas, Virgin Australia, or Jetstar to see a full list of prices and to book.
