Jetstar offers 200,000 return for free flights to celebrate 20th anniversary
Jetstar launches its 48-hour 20th birthday sale, with more than 200,000 ‘return for FREE’ sale fares available to celebrate two decades of affordable air travel.
Jetstar’s 20th ‘Birthday Return for FREE’ sale allows customers to book a Starter fare and get a return Starter fare for nothing i.e. $0.
The offer covers 64 domestic and 33 international destinations. Domestic fares where a free return flight is available include: Sydney to Ballina Byron from $86; Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Launceston from $87; Sydney to Gold Coast from $99; Newcastle to Melbourne (Tullamarine) from $124; Gold Coast to Melbourne (Tullamarine) from $125; and Perth to Gold Coast from $262.
On international legs, its covers Gold Coast to Wellington from $243; Brisbane to Auckland from $266; Perth to Bangkok from $309; Perth to Phuket from $329; Adelaide to Bali (Denpasar) from $349; Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Singapore from $399; Sydney to Honolulu from $449; Brisbane to Seoul (Incheon) from $479; and Sydney to Osaka from $548.
Travel dates vary per route but include mid-January to late March 2025 for domestic flights and mid-June 2024 to late March 2025 for international services.
The sale runs for 48 hours, starting at 12.00am AEST Wednesday 1 May 2024 and ending at 11.59pm AEST Thursday 2 May 2023, unless sold out prior.
The best fares are expected to sell out fast, but Club Jetstar* members will have 12 hours exclusive early access from midday today. Travellers can sign up to become a Club Jetstar member at Jetstar.com when making a booking.
Jetstar Group CEO, Stephanie Tully, said the airline is proud to be celebrating 20 years of democratising air travel through low fares with a huge sale.
“Since launching in 2004, Jetstar has enabled hundreds of millions of Australian passengers to travel to more places, more often for less.
“Jetstar’s annual Birthday Sale is always one of our biggest sales of the year and has grown increasingly popular with customers over the past two decades.
“As we celebrate our 20th birthday, we’re excited to be embarking on a new era of low fares travel with more new aircraft, new routes and a new uniform to come this year – all while still offering incredibly low fares.”
The sale comes as the airline releases a remake of its original ‘Let’s Fly Jetstar’ advertisement from 20 years ago.
The new advert features an updated jingle ‘We Fly Jetstar’ as well as a cast of Jetstar customers and crew with references throughout the ad to some of the airline’s best moments from the past 20 years.
In March, the airline announced a “casting call”, inviting customers to submit their favourite Jetstar travel stories. More than 400 people submitted stories and three winners were chosen to star in the ad.
Among those who took part in the advert was father and daughter, Tony and Jade Neal from Cameron Park outside Newcastle in NSW. They were passengers on the very first Jetstar flight on 25 May 2004 when Jade was just two years old.
Latest News
ATIA secures skilled migration win with inclusion of consultants, agency managers and tour guides
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has secured a significant win, with the inclusion of travel consultants, travel agency managers and tour guides as eligible occupations for skilled migration on the Federal Government’s Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). These inclusions mark a significant milestone for Australia’s travel industry. Until now, travel consultants and tour guides […]
International Disability Day wrap up
More inclusive travel makes sense for all sorts of reasons.
Newcastle Airport gears up for global takeoff with 2025 Airport Roundtable
Why bother with Sydney, Newky's getting ready for its own international terminal in August.
LATAM adds additional service on Melbourne to Santiago route
For Melburnians wanting a break from four seasons in one day, Santiago is now an even easier hop thanks to Latam.
China Airlines launches inaugural service between Melbourne and Auckland
A big push by Asian airlines into Australia hopefully means cheaper connections to China and surrounds. Yum cha time!
TravelManagers wraps 2024 with festive fun and state strategy meetings
Is it a Christmas party or a corporate retreat? TravelManagers does both!
TFE Hotels announces renovation of the Adina Town Hall Sydney
Sydney for work? Then this is the place to be. Still getting our head around Adina's Hotel Pentridge Melbourne.
An event producer’s take on Alma Resort – the ultimate MICE destination
The state-of-the-art Alma Resort has been rapidly gaining recognition for its world-class facilities and is now turning its focus to attract the Australian market, a key player in the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector. Rebecca Perrier reports. Nestled along Vietnam’s picturesque southern coastline, the vibrant Alma Resort in Cam Ranh stands as […]
APT Travel Group’s new Melbourne HQ sets stage for future growth
Almost 100 years as a tour operator makes us feel very new to the travel trade.
Tonight is the night! Industry braces for the 2024 Women in Travel Awards
We are so excited we could literally scream. Okay we are doing it, we are screaming!!!
Cairns Airport flying high for festive season
For a little airport there is a lot going on here as we recently discovered. Mark the next Traveldaze in your diary.
TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves on falling in love with Bali in 5 days
TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves can confirm that five days is more than enough time to fall in love with Bali. Goncalves was one of seven personal travel managers (PTMs) to visit the iconic destination with Hoot Holidays on their annual ‘Hoot Legends’ famil. As a longtime supporter of Hoot Holidays (a sister company to TravelManagers Australia), […]
Buckle up: Comedian Kevin Hart stars in new Qatar Airways in-flight safety video
As Kevin Hart talks about 100 miles an hour, we had to listen twice to take all this in.
Jetstar connects travellers in Cairns and the Sunshine coast for the first time
The kind of route Bonza was hoping to make its own... The Jetstar staff even have the purple dress codes to match!
Emirates renews Australian Open support with five-year commitment to tennis down under
Sure, five years is a big commitment, but think of all the free tickets Emirates' movers and shakers will be able snag!
Helloworld Travel Frontliners Forum wraps up in Singapore
The conference was held at Marina Bay Sands. We'd have got no work done and spent the week in the infinity pool.
The DARWIN200 conservation mission sails into Hobart
The DARWIN200 conservation mission aboard the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde sailed into Hobart ahead of a programme of conservation projects. The Oosterschelde set sail from Plymouth Harbour, UK, in August 2023 on an epic two-year planetary conservation mission retracing Charles Darwin’s voyage of the Beagle and training 200 young environmentalists along the way. The aim was to inspire […]
ATIA safeguards members financial details ahead of FY24 accreditation-renewal period
We didn't think the ATIA crew would have fallen for those dodgy phone scammers, but now we're positive they won't!
Luna Park back in the hands of local owners after 20 years
That face may be iconic, but it doesn't stop it being scary AF.
Hong Kong hosts first-ever Leaders of Luxury
If you've visited HK, you'll know there's no shortage of lux shopping, but now they have the summit to match!
Philippines’ Department of Tourism launches its first dive experience
One to check out if you are a keen diver! See you under the water.
50 Degrees North unveils new tour maximising opportunities to see Northern Lights
We get the Australis Borealis down under, but the chances of catching it are akin to that of the Loch Ness Monster!
Spain becomes latest country to demand more information from tourists
What about the good old days where you could just travel around and lie about your identity? Or was that just us...
Telstra study shows that more than half of Aussies lack emergency plan
Apparently, screaming and praying doesn't count as a 'plan'.
TFE Hotels opens New Zealand Country Office
A big deal has been done across the ditch. We hope you read that in a Kiwi accent.
Qatar Airways ushers in F1 themed onboard offerings
Qatar's doing its best to give you the full Drive to Survive experience at 30,000 feet.
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon draws over 55,000 participants
Given our performance at the City to Surf this year, we're not going to be adding to the numbers at the next marathon.
Quantum of the Seas returns to Brisbane this summer packed full of family fun
It's all fun and games on Quantum... And food... And drink... And everything else your family is looking for!
Become a France expert with Atout France and win a dream weekend escape
Whether you are a fan of escargot, or prefer a pain au chocolate, this experience ticks all the boxes.
Accor takes out accommodation chain of the year for third consecutive year
That's a hatrick for Accor, something the Aussie cricket team will be hoping to avoid in the second match against India!
Existing investors pick up Hurtigruten for €500M
If we had a cool €500M laying around, a cruise line would be our investment of choice too.
Jetstar launches cyber Monday sale with Sydney to Byron from $35
If you're still sat at your desk and not on a flight to Byron, then what are you doing with your life?
The Aussie holiday hotspot where airline ticket fraud is 2.5x more likely
Double check that ticket before you click on the 'buy' button.
GALLERY: Travel industry gathers in Sydney for Moana 2 screening
We know this event certainly helped the mums and dads of the travel industry earn some brownie points.
G Adventures reveals 2025 ‘Where to Travel’ list
If you needed any inspo on where to travel in 2025, then this is the list for you!
Brand USA partners with Luxury Escapes, takes over Chadstone Store for Thanksgiving Event
Between Black Friday and all the Thanksgiving events, we're starting to feel very American.