Qantas is offering discounted fares on more than 500,000 seats across almost its entire international network in one of the airline's biggest global sales of the year.
The sale launches amid continued interest in international travel, with the latest data from Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing Australian residents took more than 12.5 million trips overseas in the 12 months to November 2025*, marking an increase of nearly 9 per cent year-on-year.
The sale runs for one week and covers more than 60 routes and provides customers 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 $299 from Sydney to Auckland and Wellington for travel on select dates between 23 February and 31 December 2026***.
The newest route to join the Qantas international network later this year is also included in the sale, with discounted seats from the Gold Coast to Auckland available from $309 one way in Economy. The inaugural service is set for take-off on 16 June**.
Other Economy return fares start from and include***:
- $769 from Sydney and Melbourne to Singapore, with travel dates available throughout February and March, prime time for experiencing Chinese New Year and the colourful Chingay Parade.
- $1,549 from Perth to Paris, with travel dates available throughout July, August and September to enjoy European summer.
- $999 from Brisbane to Los Angeles, with travel dates available for the second weekend of April's famous Coachella festival.
- $1,399 from Sydney and Melbourne to New York, with travel dates available during the October school holidays to enjoy the Big Apple in the Fall.
Comments from CEO Qantas International Cam Wallace:
"Australians continue to show a strong appetite for international travel and with the Australian dollar strengthening and some excellent sale fares across almost our entire international network, it's a perfect time to be planning an overseas trip. Whether customers are looking to holiday in Singapore, Bali and Japan, or looking at some long haul favourites like London, Paris and New York, this sale gives people a fantastic chance to lock in a great deal."
Comments from Brand USA Senior Vice President, Public Relations & Chief Communications Officer Chris Heywood:
"We look forward to welcoming even more visitors from Australia and New Zealand in 2026, a milestone year as the USA hosts the World Cup, America's 250th and the Route 66 Centennial.
"There are constantly new demand generators driving interest and urgency to discover the unrivalled beauty, vibrancy and appeal of the world's most aspirational destination and with the Australian dollar strengthening in recent months, now is a great time to see and experience the USA first hand."
Qantas fares include checked baggage and complimentary food and beverages. Sale fares are for travel between 4 February to 11 December 2026 with select blackout dates and are available until 11.59pm (AEDT) Monday 9 February 2026 unless sold out prior.
Some of the return sale fares (starting from) are below***. This is a selection of fares, please visit Qantas.com for details of sale fares on other routes and travel dates.
* ABS Overseas Arrivals and Departures - November 2025
** Subject to government and regulatory approval
*** Subject to availability. Sale ends 11:59pm (AEDT) Monday 9 February 2026, unless sold out prior. Selected travel dates and days apply and fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights may be subject to regulatory and government approval. Blackout periods apply. Fares are calculated off the lowest published Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class fares on qantas.com and may differ via travel agents. Visit qantas.com for full terms and conditions.
