5 early Black Friday travel deals: Bag a bargain right now

Who said you have to wait until 26 November to feel Black Friday joy? Booking.com, Jetstar and G Adventures offers are available today.
The biggest shopping event of the year is just a week away, but there are plenty of brands that have already launched their Black Friday 2021 travel deals.
This is just a taste of what's to come next week, so take a look at the deals you can take advantage of right this second.
1. Booking.com: 30% off getaways
Booking.com has dropped huge savings for this year's Black Friday sale. Its offering up to 30% off getaways to destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Darwin and more for stays until 30 June 2022.
There are getaways in Sydney on offer from $86, Melbourne from $109 and Gold Coast from $183 to give you an idea of what to expect.
Book your early Black Friday deal with Booking.com- Why do we love this sale? Who doesn't love 30% off? But even better, the discounted bookings are available all the way through to June next year.
- Where can I book? Head to Booking.com to nab your next getaway.
- When do I need to book by? 1 December 2021.
2. Jetstar: Return for free from $65
Ahead of the main Jetstar Black Friday sale we're expecting to arrive next week, the airline went the extra mile and launched a "Return for Free" sale with flights at home and overseas.
You pay for a one way fare and Jetstar slashes the price of the return flight to $0.
The cheapest domestic deals are for:
- Adelaide to Melbourne from $65 one way
- Melbourne to Sydney from $69 one way
- Sydney to Byron Bay from $79 one way
For flights abroad, we like the look of:
- Gold Coast to Queenstown from $245 one way
- Melbourne to Auckland from $231 one way
- Melbourne to Phuket from $379 one way
- Why do we love this sale? Return for free. That's it. That's why we love this sale. Who wouldn't?
- Where can I book? Head to KAYAK to compare and book your flights.
- When do I need to book by? Jetstar's Return for Free sale ends 11:59pm 20 November 2021, unless sold out prior.
3. G Adventures: 30% off worldwide trips
G Adventures has dropped its Black Friday sale early this year. Score up to 30% off trips with travel dates all the way until 31 October next year. Destinations include Thailand, Peru, Croatia, Greece, the US and Canada – to name a few.
Save 30% off 8-day Thailand Island Hopping, 30% off 15-day Croatia and the Balkans and 30% off the 9-day Colombia Express.
Use this promo code at the checkout.
Book your early Black Friday deal with G Adventures- Why do we love this sale? The travel period runs on trips between November 2021 and 31 October 2022.
- Where can I book? Head to G Adventures to grab yourself this bargain.
- When do I need to book by? 3 December 2021.
4. Groupon: 75% off sitewide
Groupon is a place where you can normally find a saving every day of the year. During Black Friday, the savings go even further with up to 75% off.
Ahead of the big day, save 41% off a 1-night Newcastle stay with wine for 2 people, 20% off a Darwin Crocodile Cove VIP Tour and 34% off a 7-night Fiji Getaway Package including flights.
Book your early Black Friday deal with Groupon- Why do we love this sale? With early bargains and sales right through to the end of Cyber Monday, you've got more than a week of savings.
- Where can I book? Pop over to Groupon to grab your early Black Friday savings.
- When do I need to book by? 29 November 2021.
5. Oaks: 30% off Australia and New Zealand stays
Oaks is offering up to 30% off stays ahead of and during Black Friday. You'll find savings for Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Wellington and more. Best of all, you're covered with free cancellation and don't need to pay a cent until you arrive. How good is that for peace of mind?
Oaks' Black Friday deals are available on 2-night stays from 18 November 2021 to 30 March 2022.
Book your early Black Friday deal with Oaks- Why do we love this sale? Get travelling sooner rather than later with domestic trips slashed in price.
- Where can I book? Head over to Oaks Hotels & Resorts to book your next stay.
- When do I need to book by? 1 December 2021.
Black Friday deals to look out for:
A few more brands have started their sales early this year – check them out:
- OneTravel: Save up to $40 off fees on flights. Available on all travel dates, for up to 8 passengers.
- Trafalgar: Enjoy up to 20% off worldwide tours in 2022. Destinations include Italy, Paris, Morocco, Spain and more.
- Princess Cruises: Save up to 50% off deposits on sailings. Plus get up to $200 on board credit on cruises departing from March 2022 onwards. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Canada, Alaska and more.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner. If you want more travel bargains, check out the latest travel deals and flight sales.