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Latest flight sales for Australians in July 2023
Get up-to-the-minute coverage of all the best flight sales for domestic and international flights.
Find super-low, nationwide fares and long-haul bargains with our coverage of every flight sale you need to know about as an Australian.
Everything posted on this page can be booked and as soon as it's gone, we'll remove it.
So what are you waiting for? Take a look at the flights on sale right now and start travelling.
Latest Flight Sales
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Jetstar Birthday Sale continues: Fly from $29
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Read more…Frequently asked questions about flight sales
Which airlines have frequent flight sales?
Australia's 4 major airlines all offer regular flight sales.
Qantas has a Fly Away sale that features different destinations at any one time. There's no set day of the week for these sales, but they occur regularly throughout the year.
Virgin Australia has a Happy Hour flash sale every Thursday. The start time and length of the sale vary each week, but it typically starts at 11am and runs until the evening.
Jetstar's regular flight sale is its Friday Fare Frenzy. This runs from midday until 8pm on Fridays and features some of the best-priced fares the airline can offer.
Rex Airlines doesn't frequently have flight sales, but as it increasingly moves into the metro market, you can expect a sale as each new route is announced.
How can I get the best deal on a flight?
Outside of sale periods, one of the best ways to nab a cheap flight sale is by being flexible with your dates and travel times. Mid-week flights and flights that take off during the day are generally the cheapest as these are off-peak travel times.
Using a flight search engine can help you scout out the best prices. They're aggregators that crawl through hundreds of booking sites to compare prices and pull out the cheapest.
Price-matching is another way to get a great deal. Jetstar's Price Beat Guarantee states that if you find a cheaper fare online it'll beat it by 10%. Virgin Australia and Emirates both have price promises too.
What's the cheapest day to book a flight?
You may have heard that Tuesday is the best day to book your flight. While this might be true in the US, it's not so true in Australia.
Our experts have worked out that the cheapest time to fly is during the work week on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
How far out is best to book flights?
When travelling over peak periods, the general rule is to book as early as possible. That being said, Skyscanner's Best Time To Book tool says it really depends on where you're travelling to. For example, flights from Sydney to Auckland are best booked 2 months in advance while flights to London and Singapore are best booked 25 weeks in advance.
Do I earn frequent flyer points on sale flights?
The ability to earn frequent flyer points on discounted fares depends on the airline's policy.
Some airlines, such as Qantas, allow you to earn a reduced number of points and status credits on sale flights. Others may not allow you to earn any points on sale fares. If in doubt, check the airline's policy before booking.
Is it better to book flights directly with an airline?
While booking through a third party is sometimes cheaper, you may not always be covered by an airline's policies.
Always read the airline's flexible flights policy to see what your rights are and whether you're entitled to a refund or credit with the airline.
If in doubt, book directly with the airline. Find out which airlines have flexible flights policies here.
Will I get a refund on my tickets if there's another COVID-19 outbreak or if states close borders?
Before you book any travel, be sure to check out the travel restrictions for your destination. Most airlines have a flexible flights policy where they will refund or give you credit for future airfares if your flight is cancelled due to restrictions.
What is the best flight search engine?
Skyscanner and KAYAK are two of the leading flight search engines available. You can see how they stack up against one another here.
Most flight search engines will let you search and filter by number of stops, airlines, price and duration, but there are a few options that vary between sites.
We've done a quick comparison of some of those features for you.
| Feature | Skyscanner | KAYAK | Cheap Flights | Go To Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show whole month | Yes | No | No | No |
| Filter by departure time | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filter by landing times | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ready to book? | Book via Skyscanner | Book via KAYAK | Book via Cheap Flights | Book directly through Go To Gate |
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Ask an Expert
flight from Adelaide 24th Dec 2018 to Brisbane Jan 5th 2019 return, how can I get a good deal please?
Hi Sandra,
We currently have no details on flights for the time period you provided since that is a holiday period but this may change in the future. You may subscribe to our flight newsletter to get the latest sales fares. Just scroll down the page you are on to see the blue box where you could enter your email address to subscribe to our flight newsletter. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
Good morning
I’m looking for a cheap flight to Brisbane on Monday early am for myself but need the return to be for 2 persons Wed around 2pm flight, with only carry on luggage. Need to book asap as I have a funeral to attend.
Regards
Kerrie
Hi Kerrie,
Thanks for your inquiry
To check the fares for your desired flight, please provide the following information on the Flight Finder form.
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Hope this information helps
Cheers,
Arnold
Flight from ADELAIDE Australia to HAMBURG Germany
30/11/17 – 7/12/17
Not longer than 28hrs
Not more than $3100 for 2
Hello Claudia,
Thank you for visiting finder to check on flight sales.
You may see your option from our flight deals to Germany. Please note, however, that flight prices and availability may vary throughout the day. Best if you would book your flights as early as possible so as not to miss out on sales for the dates you intend to travel.
Hope this helped.
Cheers,
Gru