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Cheapest flight ticket found	$38
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	1 hr, 15 mins
Possible destinations	162
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	38,113

Cheap flight deals to Australia

Looking for a cheap flight deal to Australia? Find last-minute deals and the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sydney.$38 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $38, select.

Ballina.$39 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Ballina.Price includes taxes and charges.From $39, select.

Gold Coast.$46 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $46, select.

Melbourne.$46 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $46, select.

Launceston.$47 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in Launceston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $47, select.

Sunshine Coast.$53 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.

Newcastle.$55 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Newcastle Williamtown.Price includes taxes and charges.From $55, select.

Brisbane.$57 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Newcastle Williamtown on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $57, select.

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Which airlines fly direct to Australia?

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Australia?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, IndiGo and Jetstar all fly direct to Australia.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Australia is currently January.

Can I get a direct flight to Australia?

Yes – you can fly direct to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and many more destinations in Australia.

How much are return flights to Australia?

The best price we found for a return flight to Australia is $80. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Australia?

The cheapest city to fly into is Sydney; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Sydney.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

The cheapest airport in Australia is Sydney – we've found flights from $80.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Australia on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Australia is Monday, 12 January 2026, – to Sydney Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to Australia in 2026

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