Cheap Flights to Australia

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Cheapest Flights to Australia

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
AKL
Auckland
OOL
Gold Coast
NZ$485 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$485
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 20 Nov from Auckland to Gold Coast, returning Fri, 27 Nov, priced at NZ$485 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
AKL
Auckland
BNE
Brisbane
NZ$556 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$556
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 23 Oct from Auckland to Brisbane, returning Sat, 24 Oct, priced at NZ$556 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
AKL
Auckland
SYD
Sydney
NZ$591 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$591
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 17 Oct from Auckland to Sydney, returning Sun, 1 Nov, priced at NZ$591 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
AKL
Auckland
OOL
Gold Coast
NZ$602 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$602
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Nov from Auckland to Gold Coast, returning Fri, 20 Nov, priced at NZ$602 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, 21 July - Thu, 23 July
AKL
Auckland
OOL
Gold Coast
NZ$603 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$603
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, 21 July from Auckland to Gold Coast, returning Thu, 23 July, priced at NZ$603 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
AKL
Auckland
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$620 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$620
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 5 Nov from Auckland to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Nov, priced at NZ$620 found 1 hour ago
Emirates
Mon, 20 July - Mon, 20 July
AKL
Auckland
BNE
Brisbane
NZ$645 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$645
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, 20 July from Auckland to Brisbane, returning Mon, 20 July, priced at NZ$645 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
AKL
Auckland
WSI
Sydney
NZ$660 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$660
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, 9 Nov from Auckland to Sydney, returning Wed, 18 Nov, priced at NZ$660 found 1 day ago
China Airlines
Thu, 30 July - Tue, 8 Sept
AKL
Auckland
BNE
Brisbane
NZ$679 Return, found 11 hours ago
NZ$679
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Thu, 30 July from Auckland to Brisbane, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at NZ$679 found 11 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 11 Sept - Tue, 15 Sept
AKL
Auckland
ADL
Adelaide
NZ$828 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$828
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 11 Sept from Auckland to Adelaide, returning Tue, 15 Sept, priced at NZ$828 found 2 days ago

Trending flights to Australia

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
AKL
Auckland
OOL
Gold Coast
NZ$485 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$485
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 20 Nov from Auckland to Gold Coast, returning Fri, 27 Nov, priced at NZ$485 found 4 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Australia that have flexible change policies?
We get that travel plans can change in a flash, so booking a flexible ticket with Expedia is a wise idea. Simply check the "No change fee" box under the "Flexible change policies" filter. Your low-cost, flexible flight to Australia is only a few clicks away.
Which airlines fly to Australia?
With a great selection of airlines operating flights into or near Australia, the choice is all yours:

  • Qantas - 173 flights to or near Australia each month, including 99 flights to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) per month.
  • United Airlines - 117 flights to or near Australia each month, including 60 flights to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) per month.
  • American Airlines - 30 flights to or near Australia each month, including 30 flights to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Australia?
Book well ahead of time, consider nearby airports, use miles or points — there are lots of ways! Another one is to make use of Expedia's "flexible dates" function. Search for an Australia flight, then check out the prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a flight to Australia was NZ$485.
How much is a flight to Australia?
If you were travelling one way from Auckland (AKL), you could've picked up a low-cost fare for NZ$238 in the last seven days. Round-trip flights to Australia ranged from NZ$485 to NZ$828 during this same period.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Australia?
Which airport you land at in Australia will depend on where you jet off from and where you're headed. Here is a list of the most popular airports in this region:

  • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) - 256 flights per month.
  • Tullamarine Airport (MEL) - 95 flights per month.
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 43 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?
Try to jet off early in the week to nab the best airfare to Australia. Tuesday is usually the most affordable day to take off, followed by Monday. Saturday often has the most expensive prices. This is because lots of people like to start their getaway on a weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Australia?
In the last seven days, plane tickets varied between NZ$485 and NZ$828. Swipe through our awesome deals to Australia, make a booking and then start packing your bags.
What is the best time to go to Australia?
If you adore sunshine and summer weather, head for Sydney after December 1. At this time of year, temperatures usually range between 18ºC and 27ºC in this major Australia city. August, September and October are the busiest months to travel and when loads of activities and events are happening.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Australia?
February is a good month to secure a terrific deal to Australia. Be aware that the most expensive time to book a seat in the U.S. Isn't during the peak of summer, but the month of December.

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Australia Flights

You don’t have to go very far to have a holiday straight out of a travel magazine, picture-perfect views and all. From Sydney to Brisbane on the east coast to Perth on the west, Australia is ready to deliver a trip you won’t soon forget. Best of all, when you score great deals on Australian airfares, you won’t go bankrupt investigating everything Oz serves up to the table of tourism. Put your toes in the sand at Bondi Beach or make the trek around Uluru; Australia is your oyster.

Exploring Australia

The best time to visit Australia depends on quite a few factors. Given its massive size, climates vary from north to south. Plus, certain cities see a massive influx of travellers between June and August. During these Australian winter months, tourists from the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying summer holidays.

To avoid crowds while enjoying pleasant temperatures, the best time to travel in Australia is in September and October. During the spring you can begin jumping in the water along the southern coast, and the red centre hasn’t reached its peak heat—a good time to hike or take an ATV for a ride. Snag a cheap flight to Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney during the spring, and you can take a leisurely walk along the water after your show at the Opera House. You will also enjoy drier conditions in the north during this time of year, so plan that holiday from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD to MEL) and go on a walking tour that won’t leave you drenched. Autumn is also a good time to travel in Australia, when the temperatures in cities like Hobart and Canberra are perfect for outdoor dining or a quick sail.

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