Qantas domestic sale has one million seats discounted
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See the parts of Australia you've never checked out before.
You're probably not keeping count but the Flying Kangaroo has just launched its fifth sale of the year and it includes over 60 local destinations. Many of the airlines newest routes - such as Busselton to Perth - are also included When does the sale start?
The sale has just dropped and it closes at 11.59pm AEST on June 30, 2025 unless sold out prior. When can I travel?
Between August 2025 and March 2026. What are the lowest fares?
One way domestic tickets start at $99. This, for example, will get you to Ballina from Sydney. If you want to do a points plus price arrangement the same trip will cost you $46 and 5300 points. Are business class seats on sale?
Yes, 250,000 of them. For example, you can fly from the Gold Coast to Sydney one way for $459 or 30,300 points plus $81. What are some of the domestic flights in this sale?
One way economy fares include:
Gold Coast-Sydney for $119
Hobart to Sydney for $149
Adelaide-Melbourne for $149
Brisbane-Perth for $319
Ballina - Sydney $99
Melbourne - Sydney $139
Sunshine Coast - Sydney $119
Broome - Perth $239
As with all flight bookings be sure to read the terms and conditions attached to your ticket. Can you pay with frequent flyer points on these flights?
Yes but only partially with a Classic Plus Points fare. If flying from Melbourne to Sydney, for example, it will cost you 8200 points plus $57.
Originally published as Qantas slashes domestic fares with one million seats on sale
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