Jetstar has launched a major Get Onboard Sale, releasing 225,000 discounted domestic and international fares across its network, with one-way flights starting from just $34.

The headline deal is Sydney to Ballina Byron from $34, while international fares start from $144 for Perth to Bali. Other discounted destinations include the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Newcastle, Wellington, Christchurch, Phuket, Osaka, Rarotonga and Colombo.

But travellers need to move quickly. Club Jetstar members have early access on August 19, while the public sale opens at midnight and runs until 11:59pm AEST on Monday, August 24, 2026, unless discounted seats sell out earlier.

The fares apply to selected travel dates between September 2026 and June 2027, giving Australians opportunities to book everything from short domestic weekends to international holidays months in advance.

However, the advertised prices are not necessarily the total amount every traveller will ultimately pay. Sale fares are one-way and do not include checked baggage, payment fees can apply depending on how customers pay, and Jetstar is introducing new carry-on baggage rules for some flights departing from February 2027.

When Does the Jetstar Flight Sale Start?

The Jetstar Get Onboard Sale has two booking windows.

Club Jetstar members received 12 hours of early access from midday AEST on Wednesday, August 19.

The public sale begins at midnight AEST, after the member-only early access period finishes, and continues until 11:59pm AEST on Monday, August 24, unless the allocated sale fares sell out first.

For travellers who are not Club Jetstar members, that means the main public booking opportunity begins overnight.

The airline says availability is limited and the cheapest fares are not available on every flight or every travel date.

What Are the Cheapest Jetstar Flights in the Sale?

The lowest advertised fare is:

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ballina Byron from $34 one-way.

Other domestic sale examples include:

Jetstar route Sale fare from
Sydney to Ballina Byron $34
Adelaide to Melbourne Avalon $39
Western Sydney to Gold Coast $50
Hobart to Newcastle $58
Brisbane to Western Sydney $64
Melbourne to Hervey Bay $90
Sydney to Cairns $95

The prices are advertised as one-way fares and apply only on selected flights and travel dates.

For people considering a short domestic break, the $34 Byron route is the biggest headline bargain, but travellers should still compare the final booking total after adding any baggage or other extras they need.

Jetstar International Flights Start From $144

Jetstar has also included international routes in the network-wide sale.

The standout international deal is Perth to Bali from $144 one-way.

Other examples include:

International route Sale fare from
Perth to Bali $144
Sydney to Hamilton $169
Gold Coast to Wellington $197
Perth to Phuket $199
Gold Coast to Christchurch $209
Brisbane to Rarotonga $245
Cairns to Osaka Kansai $287
Melbourne to Colombo $319

These fares give travellers options across New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Japan, the Cook Islands and Sri Lanka.

When Can You Travel on the Jetstar Sale Fares?

The sale covers selected travel periods between September 2026 and June 2027.

That does not mean every $34, $144 or other advertised fare will be available on every date during that period.

Jetstar makes clear that:

  • fares are not available on all flights or days,
  • availability may be limited,
  • travel dates and conditions apply,
  • and sale seats can sell out before the official closing date.

Travellers with flexible dates are therefore likely to have a better chance of finding the lowest advertised fares than those needing to travel on a specific weekend or during a peak holiday period.

What Does the $34 Jetstar Fare Actually Include?

This is where travellers need to read the conditions carefully.

Jetstar says the sale fares are one-way, web-only fares and checked baggage is not included.

For Jetstar Airways flights departing before February 2, 2027, the fare includes the existing 7kg carry-on allowance.

For flights departing on or after February 2, 2027, Jetstar's new baggage model applies. The base fare includes one underseat carry-on bag, while travellers wanting an additional overhead cabin bag may need to purchase Priority Carry-on or select an eligible bundle.

The included underseat bag under the new rules can measure up to 40 x 30 x 20cm.

This matters because some of the sale travel dates extend through June 2027.

Two passengers booking the same type of sale today could therefore receive different carry-on arrangements depending on whether their flights depart before or after February 2.

Could a $34 Jetstar Flight Cost More at Checkout?

Yes.

The advertised fare is the starting price, not necessarily every traveller's final trip cost.

Additional costs can arise from:

Checked baggage: Not included in the advertised sale fare.

Extra carry-on: This may matter particularly for flights from February 2, 2027 under Jetstar's new baggage rules.

Payment fees: Jetstar says the advertised price is based on payment using PayID, a Jetstar voucher, Jetstar Gift Card or bookings redeemed entirely in Qantas Points. Other payment methods can attract a payment fee.

Seat selection and other extras: Passengers choosing optional additions can also increase their final booking price.

So someone considering a $34 fare should compare the final checkout cost, particularly if travelling with luggage.

Jetstar's New 2027 Baggage Rules Could Matter to Sale Shoppers

This is an especially important detail for anyone booking far ahead.

Jetstar is changing carry-on allowances on Jetstar Airways flights departing from February 2, 2027.

Under the new standard arrangement, all bookings include one underseat item measuring up to 40 x 30 x 20cm. Travellers wanting an underseat item plus an overhead bag can obtain Priority Carry-on through eligible bundles or purchase it separately, subject to availability.

Jetstar says an individual cabin bag cannot weigh more than 10kg under the new system.

That means travellers booking one of the 2027 sale flights should check the baggage allowance attached to their exact itinerary rather than assuming today's familiar 7kg arrangement automatically applies.

Which Jetstar Sale Deals Offer the Biggest Savings Opportunity?

The strongest deals depend heavily on where travellers live.

Sydney travellers

The standout is Sydney to Ballina Byron from $34, while Sydney to Cairns starts from $95.

Perth travellers

International travel is particularly prominent, with Bali from $144 and Phuket from $199.

Melbourne travellers

Melbourne to Hervey Bay starts from $90, while longer-haul travellers can fly from Melbourne to Colombo from $319.

Queensland travellers

The sale includes Gold Coast services to Wellington and Christchurch, while Brisbane to Rarotonga starts from $245. Cairns to Osaka starts from $287.

This network-wide structure is one of the more useful aspects of the sale because the discounted seats are not limited to one city or one type of holiday.

Is Club Jetstar Worth Joining Just for Early Access?

That depends on what someone plans to book.

Jetstar currently charges $65 to join Club Jetstar and $55 to renew an existing membership. Members received 12 hours of early access to this Get Onboard Sale.

Someone purchasing multiple tickets or regularly using Jetstar may place more value on membership benefits and early access.

But a traveller considering membership solely to secure one $34 fare should compare the membership cost against the potential saving.

Because the public sale follows only 12 hours later, joining solely because of this promotion will not automatically make financial sense for everyone.

Why Jetstar Is Launching Such a Large Sale

Jetstar says Australians are increasingly looking for ways to stretch their holiday budgets.

Jetstar Group CEO Stephanie Tully said the Get Onboard Sale was designed to give travellers lower-cost options for both weekend breaks and overseas holidays.

With 225,000 sale fares covering both domestic and international routes, the airline is trying to appeal to several types of traveller at once rather than focusing on a single destination.

The timing also gives customers the chance to book travel months into 2027.

Should Travellers Book the Jetstar Sale Immediately?

For travellers who already know where and roughly when they want to go, there is an advantage to checking availability early because Jetstar says sale fares are limited and can sell out before August 24.

But cheap airfare should not be the only consideration.

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Before booking, travellers should check:

  • the exact travel dates,
  • return-flight pricing,
  • checked-baggage costs,
  • carry-on allowance,
  • airport used by the flight,
  • payment fees,
  • accommodation prices,
  • and cancellation or change conditions.

A $34 outbound ticket can still be good value, but the final holiday cost depends on far more than the first number shown in the search results.

What Happens When the Jetstar Sale Ends?

The Get Onboard Sale is scheduled to finish at 11:59pm AEST on Monday, August 24, unless the allocated sale fares sell out sooner.

The cheapest fares may disappear before then if individual routes sell through their promotional allocation.

Travellers interested in the deal therefore have a relatively short booking window.

For now, the biggest headline remains simple: Jetstar has released 225,000 discounted flights, domestic fares start from $34 and international fares start from $144.

But the best deal will be the one that remains cheap after baggage, payment fees and the rest of the trip are taken into account.