Qantas discounts domestic airfares as low as $99 - Newsreel
Now may be a good time to book a flight in Australia as Qantas discounts its economy fares to $99 today Newsreel
newsreel.com.auQantas has a new domestic sale with fares from $99 one way on selected routes, and recent coverage says it includes about 2 million discounted seats across Australia. The sale was reported on April 20–21, 2026, and Qantas says the offer ends April 28, 2026 at 11:59pm AEST unless sold out earlier.[2]
What’s on sale
- Economy fares start from $99 on selected domestic routes, with business fares from $299 on some routes.[2]
- Reported examples of $99 routes include Byron Bay to Sydney, Adelaide to Melbourne, Launceston to Melbourne, and Gold Coast to Sydney.[6]
- The sale covers selected travel dates and conditions apply.[2]
Why it matters
The sale comes as Qantas is responding to weaker bookings and higher fuel costs, according to current reporting. That makes this more than a routine discount; it looks like a broad domestic push to stimulate demand.
Booking details
Qantas says the sale is available on selected routes only, fares are per adult in Australian dollars, and prices are not guaranteed until payment is completed. Some flights may be operated by partner or subsidiary airlines, and taxes or payment method fees can change the final price.[2]
If you want the exact routes
The most useful live source is Qantas’ sale page, which lists current “Flights on sale” and the sale end date.[2]