Good news for holidaymakers: Qantas and Jetstar announce big mid-year sales; check top deals and discounts

Good news for both domestic and international travelers, as two Australian airlines, Qantas and Jetstar, have announced major price drops as part of their mid-year sales. The sales are beginning on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). Customers of Qantas and Jetstar are set to gain access to 425,000 discounted seats on flights across the airlines’ almost entire domestic and international networks.

Jetstar announced 75,000 one-way fares with standout routes including Sydney to Gold Coast from $45, Sydney to Sunshine Coast from $52, Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Cairns from $99, and Adelaide to Gold Coast from $85, according to media reports.

Qantas, meanwhile, is offering discounts on 350,000 seats, including round-trip economy fares like Melbourne to Auckland for $499, Sydney to Nadi (Fiji) for $599, Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane to Tokyo (Haneda) for $949, and Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane to Los Angeles for $1,099.


Speaking on the mid-year sales, Qantas International chief executive Cam Wallace said, “We know how much our customers love our international sales, and we’re excited to be offering some fantastic deals across almost our entire international network,” according to news.com.au.

“What makes this sale special is the availability during school holidays, which is something we know families really value. Whether you’re looking for a tropical escape to Bali, exploring Los Angeles and Dallas, or experiencing the culture in Hong Kong, there’s something here for everyone,” he added.

Jetstar’s executive customer manager, Jenn Armor, has said that the airline is thrilled to be able to offer the sale. “We know Aussies are eager for an easy, affordable break, so we’ve loaded our Fare Dinkum Sale with low fares to some of the most appealing holiday destinations the country has to offer, including Sunshine Coast, Whitsunday Coast, Gold Coast, and Uluru,” she said.

All the details about the discounts and ticket sales are available on each airline's website. The Jetstar sale ends at 11.59 pm AEST on Sunday, August 3, and the Qantas sale ends at 11.59 pm AEST on Monday, August 4, unless sold out prior.

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When will the mid-year sales end

The Jetstar sale ends at 11.59 pm AEST on Sunday, August 3, and the Qantas sale ends at 11.59 pm AEST on Monday, August 4, unless sold out prior