Qantas has launched a 500,000-seat global sale across most of its international network for travel on select dates between 23 February and 31 December 2026 with one-way fares starting from just $299.
It runs for one week and covers more than 60 routes and provides customers with reduced fares to more than 30 international destinations across Europe, North and South America, Asia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the Pacific.
The newest route to join the Qantas international network later this year is also included in the sale, with discounted seats from the Gold Coast to Auckland available from $309 one way in Economy. The inaugural service is set for take-off on 16 June 2026.
The latest data from Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing Australian residents took more than 12.5 million trips overseas in the 12 months to November 2025, marking an increase of nearly 9 per cent year-on-year.
Other Economy return fares start from and include:
- $769 from Sydney and Melbourne to Singapore, with travel dates available throughout February and March, prime time for experiencing Chinese New Year and the colourful Chingay Parade.
- $1,549 from Perth to Paris, with travel dates available throughout July, August and September to enjoy European summer.
- $999 from Brisbane to Los Angeles, with travel dates available for the second weekend of April’s famous Coachella festival.
- $1,399 from Sydney and Melbourne to New York, with travel dates available during the October school holidays to enjoy the Big Apple in the Fall.
“Australians continue to show a strong appetite for international travel and with the Australian dollar strengthening and some excellent sale fares across almost our entire international network, it’s a perfect time to be planning an overseas trip,” Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said. “Whether customers are looking to holiday in Singapore, Bali and Japan, or looking at some long-haul favourites like London, Paris and New York, this sale gives people a fantastic chance to lock in a great deal.”
“We look forward to welcoming even more visitors from Australia and New Zealand in 2026, a milestone year as the USA hosts the World Cup, America’s 250th and the Route 66 Centennial,” Brand USA senior vice president public relations and chief communications officer Chris Heywood said.
“There are constantly new demand generators driving interest and urgency to discover the unrivalled beauty, vibrancy and appeal of the world’s most aspirational destination and with the Australian dollar strengthening in recent months, now is a great time to see and experience the USA firsthand.”
- Qantas fares include checked baggage and complimentary food and beverages. Sale fares are for travel between 4 February to 11 December 2026 with select blackout dates and are available until 11.59pm (AEDT) Monday 9 February 2026 unless sold out prior.
