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Cheap flights to Australia from $51 One Way, $102 Round Trip

$102 return flights and $51 one-way flights to Australia were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AVVSydneyJune 12 to June 13$141
SYDGeelongJune 14 to June 17$141
SYDGold CoastJune 14 to June 19$188
SYDBrisbaneJune 13 to June 20$237
MELAdelaideJune 12 to June 14$246
SYDHobartJune 14 to June 18$278
MELGold CoastJune 13 to June 20$286
MELBrisbaneJune 13 to June 20$304
SYDAdelaideJune 13 to June 20$324
SYDCairnsJune 14 to June 30$342
MELCairnsJune 13 to June 18$418
SYDCanberraJune 12 to June 13$421
SYDPerthJune 14 to June 19$461
MELPerthJune 13 to June 20$589
HKGSydneyJune 12 to September 16$631
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Australia Accommodation Deals

ibis budget Sydney Airport

ibis budget Sydney Airport

2.5 out of 5
5 Ross Smith Avenue Mascot NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $68 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$68 total
per night
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,433 reviews)
"Fine for a quick overnight stay between flights but nothing else. Rooms are box like and barebones. Walls dirty, bathroom tiny. Bed was decent. I was glad to get in late, leave early. It's a quick walk from domestic T2-3 so it is convenient and a shuttle ($12) is offered to get to international and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
The price is $67 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$67 total
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,478 reviews)
"Nice budget accomodation. Perfect for a one or two night stay. We choose the king room as we found the queen rooms a little small. Heaps of room in the king."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport

Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport

2 out of 5
18 Navigator Place, Cnr. Nudgee Road Hendra QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $100 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$100 total
per night
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Stay at this hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.4/10 (1,006 reviews)
"We had a late afternoon hours check in organised with hotel, were told we would receive a text or email before arrived at Brisbane airport. We received no notification from the hotel and we were stranded at Brisbane airport. Paid for a room we did not get."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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ibis Budget Fawkner

ibis Budget Fawkner

3 out of 5
1401 Sydney Road Fawkner VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $56 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$56 total
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Didn't expect to much as budget accommodation. Car parking was good, mattress had a topper on it that was comfortable. Bathroom had mould and no shower curtain or similar so whole bathroom gets wet when showering. Had black hairs all over the floor which was gross. Paid for breakfast as front desk ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Australia Apartment Hotels

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

4 out of 5
206 A'Beckett Street Melbourne VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $82 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$82 total
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Stay at this aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8,496 reviews)
"spacious unit but missing the a few things to make it a good home away from home. The kitchen is not well equipped. We could not cook ahead because there were not storage containers. Beds were uncomfortable, worn out mattresses."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Adabco Boutique Hotel Adelaide

Adabco Boutique Hotel Adelaide

4 out of 5
223 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $86 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$86 total
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Stay at this hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

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Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

5 out of 5
43 Herschel Street Brisbane QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $654 total per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$654 total
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,523 reviews)
"Property was very close to the cbd, buses and restaurants/ pubs. Very nice room, clean and kitchen was a very nice surprise, would highly recommend staying here"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St. Sydney NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $237 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$237 total
per night
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,206 reviews)
"We both agreed our 2 nights at the Four Seasons hotel was our best stay in years. Staff were amazing and the hotel room was a beautiful upgrade. We can not fault the location, room or staff. Goes to prove you get what you pay for."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $199 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$199 total
per night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,703 reviews)
"The breakfast selection of food was amazing, and the kids loved the doughnuts on the wall :)"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $111 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$111 total
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,761 reviews)
"Good location. Nice rooms. Showing a tiny bit of age. Staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Amora Hotel Brisbane

Amora Hotel Brisbane

5 out of 5
200 Creek Street Spring Hill QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $173 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$173 total
per night
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,436 reviews)
"Great all round offering and great location if you’re looking to work or explore Brisbane city."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Family Friendly Hotels in Australia

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Great for families

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade Golden Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $128 total per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$128 total
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,749 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, waterslide, playground, miniature golf

Travelers say...
"I thought they should have let me pay the guest price for breakfast rather than having to pay full price just because I didn’t book it in arrival. Also the breakfast buffet closed at 9 which I felt was too early as checkout wasn’t until 10. I would have stayed and grazed a little longer."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Turtle Beach Resort
Great for families

Turtle Beach Resort

4 out of 5
2346 Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach QLD
The price is $278 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$278 total
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, kids club, kitchen

Travelers say...
"Love spot"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great for families

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast Twin Waters QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $131 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$131 total
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, miniature golf, game room, on the beach

Travelers say...
"We had to change from a better room and downgraded ourselves to a smaller room as the previous was in a horrible condition. Hotel staff was happy to change us but did not refund for any downgrade. Can i please request for a refund of the downgrad"

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

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Discovery Parks - Melbourne
Great for families

Discovery Parks - Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
129 Ashley Street Braybrook VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $87 total per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$87 total
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kitchenette, playground, game room

Travelers say...
"THE ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN. THE KITCHEN WAS GREAT, PROVIDING ALL WE NEEDED A NICE PERSONAL CAR PARK BEDDING WAS REALLY COMFORTABLE TOWELS, FACE WASHERS, HAND TOWEL AND BATH MAT ALL PROVIDED CONDITIONER, SHAMPOO, HAND WASH AND BODY LOTION ALL THERE FOR US. EVERYTHING 5 STAR UNTIL WE STEPPED INTO THE ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

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Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Australia is a paradise and a business hub for any families, corporate big-wigs, or solo adventurers on a budget.

Some of the major airports serving flights to Australia are in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns. Each airport is unique in its own special way. Sydney Airport (SYD) is the international airport in Australia while Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Cairns airports are all domestic. SYD is the busiest airport in Australia but it has tons of conveniences such as eateries, Wi-Fi, discounted shopping, and multiple methods of transportation both within the airport and outside the airport. The airports are all located within the cities so any destination is just a quick taxi, train, bus or rental car ride as soon as Australia flights arrive.

Once Australia flights arrive, you will notice that the weather is absolutely beautiful and the average high on the coast is 78 degrees Fahrenheit and the low is 62. There is the rainy season which falls between May to August and the dry season which is from September to April, so sunblock as well as a trusty hat is always required because of the intensity of the sun. Those looking for a hot holiday vacation of fun in the sun book Australia flights in every season of the year.

Australia has many different low cost methods of transportation. Trains like the Queensland Railways are a wonderful way to see parts of Australia, traveling along the beautiful coast. NSW buses, ferries, and trams are a great way to get around Sydney quickly and safely, and will connect you to any of the landmarks you want to see. Passengers arriving on flights to Australia will find the T2 and T3 lines providing direct pathways to and from the airport in Sydney.

Australia is a relaxing and friendly vacation destination where you can lay back and have a drink or sightsee—there is something for visitors of all ages as well as discounts on events.

  • Sydney Opera House: overlooking the beautiful Sydney Harbor, the unofficial symbol of the city
  • Ayers Rock: a sacred landmark of the Aborigines that is also the largest monolith in the world
  • The Great Barrier Reef: the world’s largest mass of living organisms can be seen from space
  • Queensland: The Tropic of Cancer at 23.5 degrees latitude South of the equator does not experience any seasonal change
  • Gold Coast: surfing competitions are held on a regular basis and a nightlife that never ends

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Australia?
With 24 airlines ready to take you away to Australia, finding the perfect flight will be a cinch. Book your ticket with one of these well-known carriers that operate at Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD):

  • The Flying Kangaroo - 369 flights to Australia per month
  • Air New Zealand - 125 flights to Australia per month
  • Singapore Airlines - 96 flights to Australia per month

How much is a flight to Australia?
Round-trip fares dropped as low as $102 this week to Australia, and peaked at $996. Passengers departing Sydney (SYD) managed to snap up one-way fares starting from just $51.
How to book the cheapest flight to Australia?
With some of the most impressive flight deals around, you're guaranteed value for money with Orbitz. The following useful tips will help you snap up cheap flights to Australia — and leave you with more money to play with:

  • Consider nearby airports to cut costs. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then select the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list any available options.
  • If your travel plans aren't carved in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to view the flight deals for a variety of departure dates. Go with any suitable cheaper fare that pops up.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even pick the time of day you'd prefer to fly.
  • Once you've worked out your travel dates, get booking. Prices generally climb as the departure date gets closer.
  • Save loads on your vacation by bundling your flights, hotels and car rentals into a package. Your credit card will thank you for it.
  • Don't fly during peak seasons if you can. By avoiding school vacations and summer, you can make superb savings on your airfare.

What is the best time to book a flight to Australia?
On average, the cheapest month to purchase a plane ticket is in January. This is followed by February and August. When seeking a cheap flight to Australia, it's worth being ready to book. Cheap deals appear quickly and don't wait around!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Australia?
To pick up a rewarding flight deal, book on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. These are typically the cheapest days to book tickets to Australia.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Australia?
Look into flying early in the week if you want to get cheap flights to Australia. Orbitz data from 2020 indicates Monday is normally the most inexpensive day to head off, followed by Tuesday. Saturday was found to have the highest ticket prices. Presumably, this is because most travelers prefer to begin their escape after a long working week.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?
If you're flexible with your travel plans, consider jetting off in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to fly out if you're after cheap flights to Australia. As you would expect, airfares get pricier in June and flights book out fast.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexibility is important, that's why Orbitz lets you search for airlines that won't slap on fees for making amendments. Enter your departure and arrival points, then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.
What do I need for the flight to Australia?
A long-haul trip can seem daunting, but it's nothing a little preparation can't fix. We've rounded up our top tips and tricks to make sure your journey is a smooth one:

  • Nothing is more important than having your travel documents. Which to bring and how many depend on whether you're flying international or domestic. Be sure to double check with your airline. In both cases, you'll need to show photo identification.
  • If you're jetting directly to Australia, chances are you'll be in the sky for quite some time. Take plenty of snacks and things to keep you busy. Now is a good time to get stuck into that book you've been dying to read!
  • Cabin temperatures can go from hot to cold quickly, so it's best to bring an extra layer. Also consider wearing compression socks. They can help prevent swelling and improve blood circulation.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Australia?
Smart travelers have a knack for finding business or first-class fares to Australia that don't cost an arm and a leg. Follow their lead with these practical tips:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and wait for huge sales on business or first-class airfares.
  • Plenty of low-cost airlines nowadays offer excellent business-class seating without the pricey fees.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a rewards program.

Travel tips for Australia

  • The possibilities for adventure in Australia are endless — and Sydney Opera House is just one place you'll find it. Book a car rental, work out how to get to this impressive attraction and then get moving!
  • One of Australia's most sought-after cities, Sydney is the perfect place to begin an epic road trip around this region. Eat, sleep, adventure and repeat — that's what vacations are for!

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