$99 flights! Over 100 Qantas routes are on sale

Sydney, Australia - October 16, 2016: An Airbus A330 belonging to QANTAS takes off from the city's airport on an international flight. Minor heat haze.

The school holidays may be over but the flying kangaroo is keeping the vacation going with a massive sale on domestic flights.

There are over 1 million seats up for grabs via Qantas’ latest Red Tail Sale. Starting from $99 one-way in economy class, the fares cover more than 100 routes across travel periods in 2023 and 2024. Amongst which, over 40 routes are on sale from less than $150.

Qantas said this discount is about 30 per cent off normal prices.

The deals include Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) from $99, and Melbourne to Launceston from $99.

Melbourne travellers can escape to the Gold Coast from $135 one-way, or pop over to Sydney or Hobart from $139 one-way. Brissy to Sydney will set Qantas flyers back $139 one-way.

The sale started yesterday and runs until 3 May, or until sold out. Tickets can be brought via the Qantas website and COVID credits can be used.

The airfare includes checked baggage, free Wi-Fi, complimentary food and beverages and seat selection.

Qantas sale highlights

The one-way economy sale fares include:

  • Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) from $99
  • Launceston to Melbourne from $99
  • Gold Coast to Melbourne from $135
  • Melbourne to Sydney from $139
  • Hobart to Melbourne from $139
  • Brisbane to Sydney from $139
  • Griffith to Sydney from $159
  • Cairns to Sydney from $199
  • Perth to Sydney from $309

Featured Image: Sydney, Australia – October 16, 2016: An Airbus A330 belonging to QANTAS takes off from the city’s airport on an international flight.

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