Qantas launches huge sale for international flights with tickets as low as $519 - but you have to be quick
Qantas has launched a huge sale on international flights and slashed ticket prices to as low as $519.
The national carrier has offered more than 100,000 seats at discount prices to popular destinations including Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
The cheapest tickets start from under $520 with the fire sale to end on Monday.
The sale applies to fares between June 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, with selected blackout dates.
Economy return fares begin at $519 from Perth or Darwin to Singapore; $599 from Melbourne to Bali, in Indonesia; or $679 from Sydney to Bali.
The airline also has discounted flights to more far-flung destinations.
Passengers can fly from Brisbane to Manila, in the Philippines, for $829; or from Sydney to Manila for $899.
Flights between Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Tokyo, in Japan, are advertised at $949.
For $929, the carrier will connect those same cities with Bangkok, in Thailand.
'We know how much our customers love our international sales, and we're excited to be offering some great deals today across almost our entire Asia network,' Qantas International and Freight CEO Cam Wallace said.
'Whether it's chasing the sun in Bali, exploring the street food scene in Hong Kong or visiting friends and family, there's something here for everyone.
'These travel dates also line up with some great events and festivals across Asia, making it the perfect time to start planning a getaway.'
The fares also include checked baggage, meals, beverages and entertainment.
The sale follows Jetstar's massive 21st birthday sale.
The sale offered more than 225,000 discounted seats on more than 100 domestic and international travel destinations.
Their sale ends at 11.59pm on Tuesday, unless sold out prior.
The domestic options include flights between Sydney and Ballina (Byron Bay) from $38.
Flights between Sydney and Melbourne are offered at $42.
The carrier will also link and Melbourne to Gold Coast from $64 under the sale.
International options include routes between Melbourne and Nadi, Fiji from $189; Cairns and Christchurch from $199; and Sydney to Rarotonga from $279.
Travel dates vary per route.
Qantas Economy Fares
Economy return sale fares:
Melbourne to Bali $599
Sydney to Bali $679
Brisbane to Manila $829
Sydney to Manila $899
Sydney to Hong Kong $929
Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Tokyo $949
Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Bengaluru $949
Sydney to Hong Kong $929
Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Bangkok $929
Melbourne or Brisbane to Hong Kong $979
Premium Economy return sale fares:
Sydney to Bangkok $2,749
Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide to Bangkok $2,799
Business return sale fares:
Brisbane to Manila $3,799
Sydney or Melbourne to Manila $3,899
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide to Hong Kong $4,899
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide to Bengaluru $5,399
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