Three major Australian airlines have launched massive flight sales, with Jetstar dropping exclusive fares for international flights departing from Perth.
Starting on Tuesday at 10am, the budget airline announced West Australians would be able to fly to popular international destinations such as Bali and Manila from $149.
The airline said Perth residents were primed for international travel, as the city was closer to overseas locations like Bali than domestic hotspots like Sydney.
The sale comes after Jetstar announced the launch of its direct flights to Christchurch that will depart from October 27 this year.
Perth residents can kick back and relax on a holiday to Bali, with flights from Perth to Bali from $149 and Phuket from $205.
Those itching to visit Bangkok can catch a flight from $225, and direct routes to Christchurch are starting at $339.
The travel dates in the sale vary but depart from October 2026 to late May next year.
Last year, more than 700,000 people from Western Australia flew internationally with Jetstar.
In addition to the flight sale, the airline announced a new cabin crew, which will be based at Perth Airport.
The airline’s operating officer Matt Franzi said Jetstar’s expansion was the perfect opportunity for Perth residents to snag a holiday deal.
“West Aussies love a good deal, and this sale is our way of making sure people in the west can take off more, for less,” he said.
“Basing cabin crew in Perth will allow us to continue to expand our network out of the west in coming years, providing more choice for West Australians and boosting the state’s tourism economy.
“With direct flights to Christchurch joining the network in October, this sale is just the start of what’s ahead for our customers in the west.”
Jetstar’s All Abroad sale does not include checked bags and ends on Friday, July 24 at midnight, unless sold out prior.
The massive Jetstar sale comes a day after Australian airlines Qantas and Virgin Australia slashed prices for hundreds of flights across the country.
More than 800,000 domestic seats on Qantas flights are up for grabs as part of its summer sale, with flights departing between December 1, 2026 and February 27, 2027 including flights over Christmas, Australia Day and the school holidays.
The sale spans 300 routes to more than 60 domestic destinations including one-way economy flights from Adelaide to Melbourne or Sydney to the Gold Coast from $99.
Perth residents can catch a one-way economy flight to Sydney for $299 or make the trip to Melbourne for $329.
Those living in Darwin can make a visit to Perth for $299, and Melbourne residents can plan a trip to Tasmania, with one-way economy flights to Hobart for $119.
Qantas Domestic chief executive Markus Svensson said the sale would give customers “more opportunities to discover the destinations, communities and experiences that make our
own backyard special during one of the most popular time for holiday-makers”.
“Customers can combine discounted seats with the Qantas Hotels offer and get the best value out of their trip this summer, whether they’re returning to a favourite holiday spot or visiting somewhere new,” he said.
The Qantas sale ends on July 24 at midnight unless sold out prior.
Virgin Australia is also dropping the price of one million of its domestic and international flights ahead of the summer holidays, with economy one-way fares across the country starting at $49.
Sydney residents hoping to catch some rays can make a one-way economy lite flight to Ballina Byron from $49, the Gold Coast from $65 or the Sunshine Coast from $69.
Meanwhile, those living in Melbourne can check out the Gold Coast from $89 or take a trip to Adelaide from $105.
International flights are also being slashed as part of the sale, with return economy lite flights from Melbourne or the Gold Coast to Bali from $429.
Sydney residents can catch a flight to Bali from $469 or check out Queenstown in New Zealand from $535.
Flights to Fiji are also on sale, with flights from Melbourne and Sydney starting at $599, while flights from Brisbane start at $609.
Prices for business class flights are also being reduced in the sale, with one-way trips from Sydney to Ballina Byron from $219, which includes priority check-in and boarding, lounge access and reclined leather seating.
Virgin Australia executive Libby Minogue said almost half of Australians in a recent survey put a holiday as their No. 1 savings goal.
“Whether it’s a quick weekend escape, an overseas adventure or treating yourself to business
class, there’s something for every Aussie traveller, with great value fares and packages across
domestic and international destinations,” she said.
“With one million sale fares up for grabs starting from as low as $49, we encourage Aussie
travellers to book early.”
Virgin Australia is also offering the potential to earn Velocity double Status Points with its Virgin Australia Holidays packages if booked before July 27.
Some of the Virgin Australia Holidays deals include return economy lite flights from Melbourne to Cairns from $479, including two nights’ accommodation for two people.
The sale is available until midnight July 27 unless sold out prior for selected travel dates between August 25, 2026 and June 22, 2027.