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Cheap flights to Australia from $396 One Way, $209 Round Trip

$209 return flights and $396 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.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDHobartDecember 7 to December 12$209
MELGold CoastDecember 6 to December 12$215
MELAdelaideDecember 5 to December 7$224
SYDMelbourneDecember 7 to December 15$229
SYDGold CoastDecember 6 to December 13$229
MELHobartDecember 5 to December 7$233
SYDCairnsDecember 7 to December 15$249
SYDBrisbaneDecember 7 to December 8$259
MELSydneyDecember 5 to December 9$277
MELBrisbaneDecember 5 to December 7$291
SYDAdelaideDecember 6 to December 13$312
MELCairnsDecember 6 to December 9$316
MELPerthDecember 6 to December 13$564
MELDarwinDecember 7 to December 9$646
SYDPerthDecember 6 to December 13$663
*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
$75 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$82 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,361 reviews)
Clean room and good location

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
$55 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$61 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,384 reviews)
Especially, clean crisp white sheets, towels all prestine. What really stood out was the courteous service from the front desk. Ask for a different room, than initially given, because of mobility issues. Courteously adjusted. Just a note, some of the rooms are located in an area that require manuvering ...

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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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
$85 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$93 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
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 (1,007 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

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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
$55 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$60 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

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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
$79 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$87 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8,174 reviews)
Great stay at an affordable price. The accommodation was terrific, staff were friendly and helpful and parking was easy! There was no balcony/view but that was fine for a two night stay. We'll definitely be back:)

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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Adabco Boutique Hotel

Adabco Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
223 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$106 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
Clean, spacious room; friendly and helpful staff; close to many local sites and breakfasts were very filling.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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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
$103 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$113 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,427 reviews)
Close to Roma St station and central.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$100 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,426 reviews)
Excellent location, fabulous room and wonderful service. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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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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Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$182 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$200 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,442 reviews)
Friendly staff, spacious room, great amenities. Will definitely be back!

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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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
$212 nightly
The price is $233 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$233 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,026 reviews)
The check in process took ages. We had to wait in a queue for about 15 mins and then the process it self was lengthy. I even filled in information ahead of time to speed the process up. The decor of the hotel is really dated and the carpets in the entry are stained. Should consider a face lift and ...

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
1 Martin Place Sydney NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$192 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$212 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,667 reviews)
Fantastic location, great staff.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$151 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$166 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,844 reviews)
I didn't have a chance to try the breakfast but it is well located and very easy to get around to many major shopping districts and the main attractions of Sydney, the room was well sized and clean.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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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.

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
$119 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$130 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,672 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Excellent meals but not a big choice

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Turtle Beach Resort
Great for families

Turtle Beach Resort

4 out of 5
2346 Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach QLD
$225 nightly
The price is $249 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$249 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Apartment was nice, tv in every room.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

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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
$128 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$141 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Everything, it was beautiful

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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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
$102 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$102 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Clean well maintained great for families of all sizes

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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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 12 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 $209 this week to Australia, and peaked at $796. Passengers departing Los Angeles (LAX) managed to snap up one-way fares starting from just $396.
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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