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$78 return flights and $40 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*
SYDGeelongJanuary 4 to January 20$232
MELAdelaideJanuary 3 to January 10$235
SYDGold CoastJanuary 4 to January 8$258
MELGold CoastJanuary 2 to February 15$274
SYDBrisbaneJanuary 4 to January 8$279
SYDCanberraJanuary 2 to January 4$305
MELHobartJanuary 4 to January 12$310
SYDAdelaideJanuary 4 to January 9$321
MELCanberraJanuary 2 to January 3$356
SYDHobartJanuary 4 to January 10$363
MELCairnsJanuary 4 to January 8$507
HKGSydneyJanuary 3 to January 29$825
MELPerthJanuary 4 to January 11$867
SYDPerthJanuary 2 to January 12$877
SYDDarwinJanuary 3 to January 5$1,159
*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 $77 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$77 total
per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12
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! (2,363 reviews)
Location to the airport

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

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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 $66 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$66 total
per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2
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! (2,410 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 24, 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
The price is $96 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$96 total
per night
Jan 3 - Jan 4
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 ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Didnt have breakfast. Room was clean and staff helpful

Reviewed on Dec 15, 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
The price is $63 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$63 total
per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13
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 (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, staff

Reviewed on Dec 25, 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
The price is $82 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$82 total
per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12
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! (8,227 reviews)
The room was very clean and the amenities were impressive!

Reviewed on Dec 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
The price is $72 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$72 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
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)
Room was clean, staff were good, constructive feedback would be upgrade of bed, I feel they are doubles not queen, my partner and I rolled into the middle, otherwise perfect location for our requirements 👍

Reviewed on Dec 1, 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
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$116 total
per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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! (2,441 reviews)
My room was spacious & very clean; Enjoyable mountain views from the rooms (west wing). I laughed out loud watching our slow noisy trains in contrast to the fast quiet trains in Malaysia, Japan & China! (& cheaper to travel in too)!!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 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
The price is $144 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$144 total
per night
Jan 19 - Jan 20
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! (4,458 reviews)
View and size of room.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

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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 $189 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$189 total
per night
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (2,454 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St. Sydney NSW
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The price is $269 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$269 total
per night
Jan 21 - Jan 22
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! (2,057 reviews)
This hotel is amazing. Service is top notch, very helpful and accommodating. The breakfast buffet is the best we ever had in our travels.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
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The price is $181 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$181 total
per night
Jan 9 - Jan 10
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! (1,850 reviews)
I loved how the employees took care of us. And even though I know it’s based on availability, they checked us in early and let us know what they could offer us.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

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Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Arrival Court Mascot NSW
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The price is $164 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$164 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,003 reviews)
Excellent location

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

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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 $302 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$302 total
per night
Jan 7 - Jan 8
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! (2,682 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Plenty of choice for breakfast . Fresh fruit and yoghurts as well as hot option , tea and coffee

Reviewed on Dec 15, 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
The price is $372 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$372 total
per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13
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! (1,002 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Room was really clean and comfortable with plenty of space. A number of pool areas to choose from. Bbq areas all through the resort. Woolworths walking distance. Beach a short distance across the rd was very nice and beautiful views of the high rises.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 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
The price is $138 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$138 total
per night
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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! (1,004 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The bar offer a good selection. Staff very friendly and helpfull..clean room acceptable = 3 stars

Reviewed on Dec 27, 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
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$93 total
per night
Jan 7 - Jan 8
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! (1,000 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Very good for price. We stayed in one of the newer rooms. Nice pool, good facilities in room.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 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 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 $78 this week to Australia, and peaked at $1,159. Passengers departing Sydney (SYD) managed to snap up one-way fares starting from just $40.
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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