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$102 return flights and $53 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*
SYDBrisbaneJune 28 to June 29$172
SYDGeelongJune 27 to June 29$175
AVVSydneyJune 26 to June 30$175
MELAdelaideJune 26 to June 28$220
MELHobartJune 27 to June 28$278
SYDCairnsJune 28 to July 1$440
SYDCanberraJune 26 to June 27$467
SYDPerthJune 27 to July 4$524
HKGMelbourneJune 28 to July 8$576
HKGSydneyJune 28 to July 9$623
MELCairnsJune 28 to July 1$650
HKGPerthJune 28 to July 5$706
HKGBrisbaneJune 26 to July 9$827
MELDarwinJune 26 to June 29$879
SYDDarwinJune 28 to July 2$917
*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 $70 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$70 total
per night
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (2,416 reviews)
"It was ok for the price3"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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 $63 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$63 total
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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! (2,491 reviews)
"Clean room, a/c loud when it kicks in, excellent location"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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 $107 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$107 total
per night
Jun 27 - Jun 28
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 (1,002 reviews)
"Basic budget room near the airport"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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 $50 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$50 total
per night
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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)
"Breakfast was very basic"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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
$72 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$80 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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! (8,506 reviews)
"Room was as shown, a bit basic, but sufficient. Was not pleased that any room card will access any and all "secure" floors of the hotel. A bit of surface maintenance needed and an upgrade of the gym equipment would be nice. Location was great."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$71 total
Jul 1 - Jul 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)
"There are many cafes and restaurants nearby and it's only 10mins walk from the city center."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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
$583 nightly
The price is $642 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$642 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (2,529 reviews)
"Loved staying here, the hotel is close to Roma Street Station and the CBD. Have stayed here before and will again. Our accommodation was very clean. Staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,640 reviews)
"Absolutely enjoyed my stay... highly recommend and I will definitely be a regular. Walk across the road to the casino or pacific fair. Also tram, bus station. Very convenient location."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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.

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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 $190 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$190 total
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (2,743 reviews)
"Stunning view and service the corner suite was large and comfortable"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
The price is $123 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$123 total
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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! (3,182 reviews)
"I loved the proximity to the airport!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
The price is $239 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$239 total
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (2,210 reviews)
"Everything was great except bed was unusually saggy, causing back aches the next day"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
The price is $195 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$195 total
per night
Jul 16 - Jul 17
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,081 reviews)
"lovely room , great service , could have benefited from Nespresso machine ."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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.

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 Jun 24 to Jun 25
$132 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (2,757 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Great room and check-in, but a safety nightmare in the jacuzzi Our stay at Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort had a fantastic start. The room itself was excellent—clean, spacious, and exactly what we needed. I also have to give credit where it's due: the young man who checked us in was absolutely spot ..."

Reviewed on Jun 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 $273 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$273 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (1,001 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Nice Resort however rooms were dirty and the couch smelt like urine. Bathroom had not been cleaned properly and the room smell musty. Average stay."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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
$117 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$128 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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...
"Great spot. Been here a few times now and will return again when on Sunshine Coast. Room was very good as always."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
$77 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$77 total
Jun 24 - Jun 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...
"Close to RCH"

Reviewed on Jun 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.

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 $917. Passengers departing Sydney (SYD) managed to snap up one-way fares starting from just $53.
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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