How many domestic flights are there per week in Australia?

There are around 32,807 flights around Australia each week.

When are domestic flights in Australia the cheapest?

It looks like domestic flights in Australia are currently cheapest in August, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?

Are domestic flights the best way to get around Australia?

Yes. You'll potentially save days of travel across Australia by taking a short flight.

Do I need a passport to take a domestic flight in Australia?

No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Australia. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.

If travelling within Australia, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Australia. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

What's the cheapest destination I can fly to within Australia?

Currently, flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport are the best value.

How much are domestic flights in Australia?

The average price of Australia domestic flights is around $170.

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Ballina.$58 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 17 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 6 Aug, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Sat, 17 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $58, select.

Newcastle.$58 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 13 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 5 Nov, arriving in Newcastle Williamtown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Newcastle Williamtown on Wed, 13 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $58, select.

Sydney.$58 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 14 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 13 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 14 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $58, select.

Melbourne.$58 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Nov, returning Wed, 27 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 20 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 27 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $58, select.

Launceston.$68 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Nov, returning Sat, 9 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 6 Nov, arriving in Launceston.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Launceston on Sat, 9 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $68, select.

Gold Coast.$78 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 1 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 26 Aug, arriving in Gold Coast.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Sun, 1 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $78, select.

Sunshine Coast.$84 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 3 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 31 Jul, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 3 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.

Brisbane.$88 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 4 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 7 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $88, select.

Facts on the fly: domestic travel in Australia

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from Sydney	Ballina, $58
Cheapest month to fly	August
Most popular destination in Australia	Sydney
Most popular domestic airline	Jetstar

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Fly with Jetstar

Currently, Jetstar offers the lowest priced flights around Australia. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is $58.

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Flex your dates for the best Australia domestic rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the day of the year on which Australia internal flights are cheapest.

Fly in August

We've crunched the flight calendar and it looks like fares around Australia are currently lowest in August, and most expensive in April.

Catching domestic flights in Australia: FAQs

: There are around 32,807 flights around Australia each week.
: It looks like domestic flights in Australia are currently cheapest in August, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?
: Yes. You'll potentially save days of travel across Australia by taking a short flight.
: No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Australia. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.
: It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Australia. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
: Currently, flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Sydney Airport are the best value.
: The average price of Australia domestic flights is around $170.

Domestic flights in Australia