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If you’ve been tossing up a Bali surf trip for the past six months, consider this your sign to take the leap. Jetstar is about to drop its annual ‘return for free’ birthday sale – and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. For 48 hours only, you can score a free return flight when you book an outbound fare, with more than 75,000 return seats up for grabs across 80-plus routes.
Whether you’re eyeing a quick interstate escape or finally locking in that long-overdue international getaway, there are some seriously tempting options on the table. Domestic fares are kicking off from just $64, with standout deals including Sydney to Ballina Byron from $86 (and more fares expected to drop soon).
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If you’re heading further afield, Sydney to Phuket from $459 is one of the headline international deals, making that dream island getaway feel a whole lot more achievable.
The catch is that you’ll need to move fast. Club Jetstar members get a 12-hour head start (with access from noon today, Monday May 4), with general public access opening at midnight AEST. From there, the sale runs until 11.59pm on Wednesday, May 6 – or until those 75,000 seats inevitably disappear.
Travel dates vary depending on the route, but there’s decent flexibility baked in. Domestic trips are available across mid-January to late February 2027, while international travel windows stretch from mid-June 2026 through to mid-March 2027. Translation: plenty of time to plan ahead, whether you’re chasing winter sun or locking in a summer escape.
With the cost of living still a big deal for most of us, a deal that effectively halves your airfare feels less like a splurge, more like clever planning.
You can learn more and book (once the sale drops) over here.
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