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Ultimate Guide: Cheap Domestic Flights Within Australia (2024)

Looking for affordable domestic flights in Australia? Here's your comprehensive guide to finding the best deals across Australia's top routes and destinations.

Most Popular Routes & Average Prices

East Coast Connections:
Sydney ↔ Brisbane (2h) : AUD $45-250
Melbourne ↔ Gold Coast (2h 5m) : AUD $59-280
Brisbane ↔ Cairns (2h 45m) : AUD $79-300

Cross-Country Routes:
Perth ↔ Sydney (4h 15m) : AUD $169-500
Melbourne ↔ Perth (4h 10m) : AUD $159-480
Adelaide ↔ Sydney (2h) : AUD $89-300

Regional Destinations:
Sydney ↔ Hamilton Island (2h 30m)
Melbourne ↔ Hobart (1h 15m)
Brisbane ↔ Townsville (2h 15m)

Airlines & Their Focus Routes

Full-Service Carriers:

Qantas

Extensive regional network
Red e-Deals for advance bookings
Frequent city-pair sales

Virgin Australia

Major city connections
Strong east coast presence
Happy Hour deals

Budget Options:

Jetstar

Friday Frenzy sales
Holiday destinations
Regional airport network

Rex Airlines

Regional specialist
Capital city routes
Country airport focus

Best Booking Strategies

Timing Your Purchase:

6-8 weeks advance for major routes
3-4 months for holiday periods
Mid-week travel cheaper
Early morning flights cost less

Loyalty Program Tips

Qantas Frequent Flyer, Classic Reward seats, Points + Pay options, Status credits strategy
Velocity Rewards, Happy Hour upgrades, Family pooling, Partner airlines
Club Jetstar Member-only fares, Early sale access, Extra baggage deals

Fly Fairly's Book Now Pay Later Partners in Australia

Regional Travel Hacks

Consider alternative airports
Mix and match airlines
Multi-city bookings
Regional sale alerts