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Cheap flights to Asia in 2020

Find flight deals from all over Australia to popular destinations in Asia.

Sarah Neate
Sarah Neate

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Travellers can't go wrong when looking to the neighbouring continent for a cheap holiday with good food and warm hospitality. The most popular destinations in Asia for Australian travellers include Bali, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Travellers can find ancient temples, tropical jungle, idyllic islands and towering mountains in Asia. With more routes being announced and competition from budget and full-service airlines, you’re sure to find a great flight deal to Asia.

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Kayak Kayak

Up to 35% off flights worldwide

Subscribe to Kayak's newsletter and receive personalised private deals of up to 35% off. Destinations include Europe, Asia, America, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.

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Skyscanner Skyscanner

Asia flights from $247 return

Available on select dates in 2021 to Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and more. Sample fare is Perth-Bali with Jetstar and AirAsia. T&Cs apply.

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Qatar Airways Qatar Airways

Up to 12% off economy class flights + 1 free date change

Available on flights until 31 October 2021 for registered students from Australia, New Zealand and more. Destinations include Japan, Korea, Canada, India and more. T&Cs apply.

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Budget Air Budget Air

Extra $5 off your next booking

Subscribe to BudgetAir's newsletter and receive an extra $5 off your next booking. Destinations include Europe, Asia, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.

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eDreams eDreams

Bali flights from $292 return with Malindo Air

Available on select travel dates until October 2020. Sample fare is Perth-Bali. T&Cs apply.

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How much you can expect to pay for cheap flights to Asia

Here's what's considered to be a good deal compared to the average cost of a flight from Australia to Asia.

Asia flight time

  • From Sydney: Approximately 5 hrs 40 mins + when you fly direct to Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar)
  • From Melbourne: Approximately 5 hrs 25 mins + when you fly direct to Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar)
  • From Perth: Approximately 3 hrs 40 mins + when you fly direct to Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar)
  • From Brisbane: Approximately 5 hrs 25 mins + when you fly direct to Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar)

Airlines that fly to Asia

  • AirAsia
  • Jetstar
  • Qantas
  • Scoot
  • Singapore Airlines

Asia insider flight tips

  • You can currently fly non-stop from Australia to Bali, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. A stopover is required to reach destinations such as Cambodia, Japan, Nepal, and countries further afield like India.
  • Budget airlines AirAsia, Jetstar and Scoot all offer direct and indirect flights from across Australia to popular Asian cities. You can find unbelievable flight deals with these airlines, but keep in mind that their lead-in fares are for seats only, so you’ll pay extra for any checked luggage, meals and entertainment. Full-service airlines, including Qantas and Asian national carriers include the above in their fares, which are often very competitive, especially when there’s a sale on.
  • The most common transit airports in Asia are Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). If you have a stopover of a few hours, these airports have shower facilities, massage services and plenty of eateries so you can freshen up. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even arrange a tour of the local city with pick-up and drop-off from the airport. Singapore Changi, Tokyo Narita and Taoyuan International Airports are three that offer them for free.

How to get from the airport

Airport transfer services provided by your hotel or resort are usually reasonably priced and worthwhile. Airports throughout Asia are notorious for touts offering you a cheap ride to your hotel, but you should ignore them as they are known to scam tourists. Airport arrival halls will have desks where you can book private or shared shuttle and taxi transfers. If you don’t have a lot of luggage, then it's worth researching the local public transport options from the airport.

You can find yourself a taxi outside the arrivals terminal. If you are going to do this, it’s best to go straight to a taxi driver and ignore anyone who tries to stop you on the way. Show the driver the name and address of where you want to go and agree on a price before you get in the cab. Major car rental companies operate from most Asian airports, just be aware that driving in most Asian cities is not for the faint-hearted and you should be fully insured.

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