$147+ Cheap flights to Australia

Peak season An incredibly diverse country with so many attractions, visitors will need to take more flights to Australia than just one to see everything. Coastal cities and towns offer stunning beaches, rainforest and reefs, fascinating wildlife and a laid back culture, while the red desert centre attracts visitors from all over the world for its remote and alluring beauty. Generally, peak season in Australia is the lead up to Christmas and the New Year period, running from the beginning of December through to the end of January. This is when Aussies go on their summer holidays and discount flight tickets are rare. Avoid travelling on public and school holiday dates throughout the year if you can as this is also an expensive time for booking flight tickets, tours and accommodation. Schoolies celebrations take place during November all around Australia, and you can guaranteed popular beach holiday spots such as the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast will be booked out months in advance. Off Season The Far North’s wet season runs from November through to April, heralded by heat, humidity and sub-tropical downpours. Roads can become inaccessible due to flooding and there is a possibility of cyclones. People booking flights to Australia wait until the dry season (May to October) if visiting this region. Avoid The Red Centre in summer (December to February) if you don’t like uncomfortably hot temperatures, this region has a semi-arid climate that can produce on occasion temperatures of around 45C.

Flights from Sydney to Melbourne – 1 hr 35 mins Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane – 2 hrs 25 mins Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne – 1 hr 20 mins Flights from Perth to Sydney – 4 hrs 15 mins

Australia’s main domestic airlines are: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Tiger Airways. These four service the main cities and larger towns of Australia so you can usually find low-cost flight tickets at any time of year. Virgin Australia has regular services along the east coast between Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and the Gold Coast. It also flies to Adelaide, Perth, Broome and Darwin. Melbourne-based Jetstar flies to 14 destinations including Adelaide, Cairns, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth and the Sunshine Coast. Regional airline AirNorth operates flights in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia, and Rex operates services to New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, North Queensland and Tasmania.

Major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth offer airport rail or bus services to reach the city centre quickly and conveniently. Taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal and car rental centres can get you on your way if you prefer independent transport. Some towns in the Far North such as Cairns, have courtesy hotel shuttles from the airport, so it pays to check when you book your accommodation if this service is offered.

Things to do in AustraliaAustralia is famous for its beautiful beaches, discover your own slice of paradise with our guide to the best hidden beaches in Australia.Australia’s sunniest capital, Perth has embraced its isolation and created its own identity and lifestyle. On Rottnest Island you can go snorkelling, fishing, hiking or play golf. Nearby Fremantle has heritage-listed buildings, restored warehouses and museums. In the Darling Range, you can walk to the oldest rocks on earth, as well as waterfalls and forests.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Australia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Bonza is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

Albury is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Albury typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $75.

A return flight to Australia will typically cost around $149, however they can be found for as little as $52.

For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Queenstown Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 15 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).