Qantas & Jetstar Launch Massive Mid‑Year Seat Sale
Qantas and its low‑cost brand Jetstar have kicked off a major mid‑year ticket sale spanning much of their domestic and international network, with a total of 425,000 discounted seats now available.
Highlights of the Sale
Jetstar has made 75,000 one‑way fares available, including standout deals such as:
Sydney to Gold Coast from A$45
Sydney to Sunshine Coast from A$52
Melbourne to Cairns from A$99
Adelaide to Gold Coast from A$85
Qantas is offering 350,000 discounted economy return fares, featuring:
Melbourne to Auckland for A$499
Sydney to Nadi (Fiji) for A$599
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Tokyo (Haneda) for A$949
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Los Angeles for A$1,099
Timing & Motivation
These mid‑year deals have launched just in time for upcoming school holidays, a period when family travel demand tends to surge. Qantas says the timing is ideal for families seeking a much‑needed holiday break.
Jetstar executive manager Jenn Armor noted that Australians are actively looking for affordable and simple travel options to regional hotspots like the Whitsundays, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Uluru.
Booking Deadlines
Jetstar sale ends at 11:59 pm AEST on Sunday, 3 August (unless sold out earlier)
Qantas sale runs until 11:59 pm AEST on Monday, 4 August (or until seats are gone)
All offers, availability and booking mechanisms are accessible through the respective airlines’ websites.
Strategic Context & Business Momentum
This sale builds on Qantas Group’s solid financial performance: earlier in 2025, the group reported a A$1.39 billion half‑year profit, supported in part by strong demand for Jetstar’s low‑fare domestic service.
More broadly, younger Australians are increasingly booking budget travel — Jetstar’s success has been attributed to curtailed competition in many routes, especially after the collapse of rival carrier Bonza.
Why It Matters
The promotion underscores Jetstar’s role in making budget air travel accessible, reinforcing its reputation for ultra‑low cost fares.
For Qantas, the sale supports its push to capture leisure travel demand internationally while balancing capacity via fleet renewal strategies and evolving customer preferences.
Passengers in regional areas across Australia benefit too, with more affordable options to explore domestic destinations and international gateways.
Quick Recap
Carrier Seats on Sale Example Routes & Prices Booking Deadline
Jetstar 75,000 one-way Sydney → Gold Coast from A$45;
Melbourne → Cairns from A$99 Ends 3 Aug 11:59 pm AEST
Qantas 350,000 return Melbourne → Auckland A$499;
Brisbane → Tokyo A$949;
Sydney → Los Angeles A$1,099 Ends 4 Aug 11:59 pm AEST