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Qantas launches huge 72-hour sale across 60 destinations, flights from $105

Some Christmas and school holiday fares are included.

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Qantas has dropped a massive sale on over one million seats across Australia from the Christmas period and into 2025 with domestic economy fares starting at $105 one way.

Sarah Falson
Updated November 12 2024 - 4:23pm, first published 2:46pm

Travellers could snap up a bargain for travel between December 24, 2024 and September 18, 2025, with dates across Christmas and school holidays included in the sale.

A Qantas Airbus.
A Qantas Airbus.

The sale is for 72 hours only, until 11.59pm on November 14, 2024, unless sold out prior, so be quick.

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Flights are on sale across 60 destinations including fares under $150 from Melbourne to Gold Coast and Launceston to Melbourne.

Qantas is the only domestic carrier in Australia that builds checked baggage, food and beverages, and Wi-Fi into the cost of its tickets.

Some of the one-way economy flights on sale include:

  • Melbourne to Gold Coast - $129
  • Bendigo to Sydney - $145
  • Hobart to Melbourne - $149
  • Adelaide to Kingscote Airport (Kangaroo Island) - $149
  • Adelaide to Port Lincoln - $149
  • Canberra to Melbourne - $169
  • Melbourne to Perth - $309
  • Ballina to Sydney - $109

Meanwhile, Australia's national airline carrier has denied hoarding flight slots at Sydney Airport, during a parliamentary enquiry examining legislation proposing reforms for flights at Sydney Airport.

When to fly over Christmas 

December 22 is the most expensive day to fly across all airlines from Sydney to Melbourne in December 2024, according to travel insurance company Compare the Market.

If you're flying out of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Wellington, flights are generally cheaper from December 3 to 5, and 10 to 13, the organisation said.

Travellers can also save money by flying to select destinations in Australia and New Zealand from the four cities on December 31, Compare the Market advised.

Sarah Falson
Words bySarah Falson
Sarah is ACM’s travel producer. She believes regional travel is just as fun (if not better) than staying in the big cities and loves any travel experience to do with nature, animals and food!.

My all-time favourite destination is ... Cornwall. From the giant seagulls to the blustery beaches, Cornish pasties and fishing villages, it stirs something romantic and seafaring in me.

Next on my bucket list is … Mongolia. I want to go somewhere really unique that feels totally foreign and challenges my way of life.

My top travel tip is … Don’t plan too much. Walk the streets and let it happen. And make sure you check out what’s within a few blocks of your hotel - sometimes the best local food is found that way.