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You could score discounted flights from Melbourne to Perth, Tasmania, Sri Lanka and beyond

If you weren’t quick enough to snap up flights on Jetstar’s return for free sale, we’ve got you. The low-cost airline is celebrating 22 years around the sun with more gifts for jet-setting Aussies – like 225,000 discounted fares across its domestic and international network. Hallelujah!
Jetstar’s birthday sale kicked off on May 7 and ends at 11.59pm AEST on Monday, May 11, unless sold out prior. From local gems to overseas escapes, every single destination in its global network is on the guest list – with fares starting from just $38!
Those looking for a local getaway can jet set from Melbourne to Perth from $177, and that’s just the start…
Jetstar has also slashed prices on international routes, with flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka from $239. You can even score direct flights to New Zealand, Seoul, Singapore and Osaka.
Travel dates vary per route but include early August to mid-December 2026 for domestic flights and early July 2026 to mid-March 2027 for international routes.
As a special birthday surprise, Jetstar is also hosting a one-off Shannon Noll Look-alike Party Flight. It’s a double celebration of 2004: the year Jetstar launched and Nollsie topped the charts with ‘What About Me?’ More than 50 look-alikes are expected to board the Sydney to Townsville flight on May 25, with a strictly limited number of seats on sale from $22. Goatees and black tees are highly encouraged, and yes, the man himself will be performing live at 30,000 feet.
You can find out more about Jetstar’s 22nd birthday sale here.
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