Flights of the Week: Spain, Bali, Sunseeker
A weekly round up of the best flight deals across the net.
$67: Fly one-way around Australia
Premium carrier Virgin Australia launched its Sunseeker Sale, offering discounted domestic one-way fares.
Sample fares include Melbourne to Launceston from $67 one-way, Sydney to the Gold Coast from $79 one-way and Brisbane to Sydney from $92 one-way.
Checked bags and meals are included in the cost of the airfare.
Dates: January-June 2017
We love these flights because:
- Virgin Australia's domestic network encompasses a variety of regional and urban destinations
- Most fares are available during peak summer months - ideal for weekend trips
- There are different ways to gain access to Virgin's airport lounges before and after your flights
$899: Fly return to Spain
STA Travel are offering dirt cheap flights to Europe aboard Air India, flying between Australia and Spain's capital, Madrid.
Sample fares include Melbourne to Madrid from $899 return and Sydney to Madrid from $985 return.
Checked bags and meals are included in the cost of the airfare.
Dates: February-June 2017
We love these flights because:
- Spain is the lifeblood of the Mediterranean, teeming with sunshine and seafood
- Madrid is known for its art, parks, markets, bulls, boulevards and bars
- Festivals anyone? The Bonfires of San Juan, La Tomatina, San Fermín, World Pride
$201: Fly return to Bali
These flights, discovered through Flight Centre, are serviced by budget airline Tigerair.
Sample fares include Perth to Denpasar from $201 return, Adelaide to Denpasar from $287 return and Melbourne to Denpasar from $318 return.
Checked bags or in-flight meals can be added for an additional fee.
Dates: February-March 2017
We love these flights because:
- Tigerair offers a no-frills service, so you literally pay for what you need and not for what you don't.
- Bali is known for its volcanic mountains, impressive rice terraces and stunning tropical beaches
- It is a much shorter flight to Bali than most other Southeast Asian destinations
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