Jetstar Drops $34 Flights in Massive Sale; 225,000 Fares on Offer Until August 24

Jetstar has launched its Get Onboard Sale with 225,000 discounted fares across its entire network from $34 one-way, running until 11:59pm AEST on August 24. Domestic flights start at $34 from Sydney to Ballina Byron, while international fares begin at $144 from Perth to Bali. Club Jetstar members get 12 hours of exclusive early access from midday today, with public access opening at midnight. Travel dates apply between September 2026 and June 2027.

Jetstar’s biggest sale spans 225,000 fares globally

Jetstar chief executive Steph Tully said the sale aims to help Australians stretch their holiday budgets. “With fares starting from just $34, now is the perfect time to get onboard and lock in a great-value getaway,” Tully said. The sale spans every route on the Jetstar network, with one-way domestic fares including Sydney to Ballina Byron from $34, Adelaide to Melbourne Avalon from $39, Sydney Western Sydney to Gold Coast from $50, and Melbourne to Hervey Bay from $90.

International routes offer deeper discounts than usual

Jetstar is offering one-way international fares from Perth to Bali Denpasar at $144, Sydney to Hamilton at $169, and Perth to Phuket at $199. Longer-haul options include Brisbane to Rarotonga at $245, Cairns to Osaka Kansai at $287, and Melbourne to Colombo at $319. All fares exclude checked bags, though carry-on baggage rules depend on travel dates.

Baggage policy changes take effect February 2027

Flights booked for travel before February 2, 2027 include a 7-kilogram carry-on bag. From February 2 onwards, fares include one underseat carry-on bag up to 10 kilograms, with larger overhead locker access available as a paid Priority Carry-on add-on. Selected travel dates apply between September 2026 and June 2027. The sale ends at 11:59pm AEST on Monday, August 24, unless fares sell out earlier.

Qantas parent company also running major domestic sale

Parent company Qantas launched its biggest domestic sale of 2026 with over two million discounted seats across 101 routes and 60 destinations. Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensson said the sale runs until 11:59pm on August 25. Adelaide fares start at $99 to Kangaroo Island and Melbourne Avalon, with Perth to Adelaide from $279 and Adelaide to Sydney from $149. The Qantas sale launched at 12:01am on August 17 and runs through August 25 or until seats sell out.

Final Thoughts

Jetstar’s $34 fares and Qantas’s parallel sale reflect intense competition in Australian aviation as both carriers push volume during peak booking season. With Meyka grading Qantas a B and the stock trading at A$9.53 down 4% on the day, investors should note the airline is using aggressive pricing to fill seats rather than protect margins.

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