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Qantas has launched one of its biggest global sales of the year – with flights from $299

Jet off to 30-plus international destinations from Sydney – annual leave, here we come

Avril Treasure
Melissa Woodley
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Avril Treasure
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Melissa Woodley
Qantas plane in Sydney, Australia
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We love holidays and we love flight sales – and the latest one from Qantas is a goodie. Launching today (February 3), it’s one of the biggest sales of the year for our national red-tailed carrier, with more than 500,000 discounted seats to 30-plus popular international destinations departing from Sydney – with flights starting from $299.

Dreaming of jagged peaks and pinot in Queenstown? Nasi goreng, cold Bintangs and hazy Balinese sunsets? Rome’s ancient ruins and creamy cacio e pepe? If it’s on your travel wish list, chances are it’s on sale.

This mega sale comes off the back of new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data revealing Aussies took more than 12.5 million overseas trips in the 12 months ending November 2025. That’s an almost nine per cent jump on the year before, proving our appetite for exploring the world beyond our shores isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

The peaks in Queenstown
Photograph: Avril Treasure for Time Out Sydney

The Qantas sale kicks off today (February 3) and runs for just one week, ending at 11.59pm (AEDT) on Monday, February 9. You don’t even have to wait long to set off, with travel dates ranging from February 4 (legit tomorrow!) to December 11, 2026.

So, where can you go? The 500,000-seat global sale covers more than 60 routes, with reduced fares to more than 30 international destinations across Europe, North and South America, Asia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the Pacific.

Economy one-way fares start from just $299 from Sydney to Auckland and Wellington. Other fab deals include return flights from Sydney to Bali from $599, Sydney to Honolulu from $898 and Sydney to Singapore from $769.

Even better, all Qantas fares come with checked baggage and complimentary food and drinks.

You can explore the full list of destinations and available travel dates here.

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