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Cheap flights to Australia from $386 One Way, $240 Round Trip

$240 return flights and $386 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*
SYDHobartMarch 22 to April 1$240
MELAdelaideMarch 21 to March 28$243
MELGold CoastMarch 21 to March 28$276
MELHobartMarch 22 to March 26$280
SYDGold CoastMarch 21 to March 23$284
MELSydneyMarch 21 to March 22$295
MELBrisbaneMarch 21 to March 28$296
SYDGeelongMarch 20 to March 22$302
SYDCanberraMarch 20 to March 22$346
SYDAdelaideMarch 21 to March 21$373
SYDCairnsMarch 21 to March 23$400
MELCairnsMarch 21 to March 24$432
SYDPerthMarch 21 to March 28$656
HKGSydneyMarch 21 to March 24$678
HKGBrisbaneMarch 21 to April 19$778
*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
$84 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$92 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,387 reviews)
Room wasnt cleaned in 2 days. Staff weren’t very friendly nor helpful

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$66 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (2,452 reviews)
Very central with good parking options nearby. The focus was on offering a reasonable priced stay such as no room cleaning. Plenty of free towels so we took the no clean option.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 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
$93 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$103 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 (1,000 reviews)
Close to airport & had all the basics. Shower wasn’t great, water ended up everywhere but other than that was a good little stay

Reviewed on Mar 8, 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
$51 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$56 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
I had to wait for my room to be ready for an hour, fridge was broken it barely got cold, front door loose, I paid for 2 people stay, bed was made bunk bed wasn't, night staff very rude, I was on the phone at 11PM making a call on the main area and the guy at reception ask me to go outside to make ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 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
$73 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$81 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8,385 reviews)
Staff were friendly and room was clean well presented

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$85 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$85 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (1,000 reviews)
- the rooms wall socket/electricity is too far at the back of the table and was already used for the appliances that it was dificult to reach for laptop charging - the curtain had a tear

Reviewed on Mar 2, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$121 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (2,506 reviews)
Great staff, great location and very reasonable price.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Mantra 2 Bond Street Sydney

Mantra 2 Bond Street Sydney

4.5 out of 5
Corner Of George & Bond Street Sydney NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$188 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$207 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,107 reviews)
Great accommodation especially for last minute. Clean and the rooms were unique in my opinion.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$192 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$211 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,550 reviews)
Paid over &1000 for a Saturday night stayed on level 31 considered a premium room with views over opera house & harbour bridge. This level of accommodation allowed me access to level 30 for afternoon tea, then canapés & unlimited wine & drinks. Then breakfast in the am. My sons room was level 8 & ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Arrival Court Mascot NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$162 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$178 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,051 reviews)
Didn't think the restaurant Ascots for dinner was as good as in the past.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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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
$171 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$188 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,952 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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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
$229 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$252 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (2,125 reviews)
Great view, very friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$120 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$132 total
Apr 1 - Apr 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,713 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Clean room, very spacious, nice outlook. Only drawbacks were lack of parking, holes in blockout curtains, some noise from slamming doors and guests in common areas, water pools outside shower, only sink is in bathroom and kettle does not fit under it (had to fill kettle using a drinking glass).

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$248 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$272 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The pools were great for the kids. The onsite restaurant was good and convenient. There was also a Woolworths next door.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 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
$126 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$139 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
We found roaches and blood stained sheets! The beds are very uncomfortable! The property needs updating! The best part is the breakfast! They are delicious and the staff welcoming us were amazing. Sometimes, the service was iffy - not even water was given to us ;-(. Roos and wild birds were around ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 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
$96 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$96 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Staff on entering were so friendly. The bed was so comfortable which was jist what Iweneeded when we were so exhausted. Great to have a super shower with strong water to properly clean ourselves. Excellent room set up meaning our bed wasn't close to the next cabin. Same with the toilet and shower. ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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 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 $240 this week to Australia, and peaked at $897. Passengers departing Los Angeles (LAX) managed to snap up one-way fares starting from just $386.
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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