Flights of the Week: Australia, Greece, Asia
A weekly round up of the best flight deals across the net.
$9: Fly one-way around Australia
Virgin Australia subsidiary Tigerair's latest sale celebrates its ninth anniversary in Australia.
Sample fares include Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane to Cairns or Adelaide Melbourne from $9 one-way, plus Adelaide to Bali from $109 one-way.
Checked bags or in-flight meals can be added for an additional fee.
Dates: July-September 2017
We love these flights because:
- These are the cheapest fares the airline has offered since its big September sale.
- Australia's state capitals, such as Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, are ideal for weekend getaways.
- Tigerair continues to have the lowest rate of cancellations among all Aussie airlines.
$745: Fly return to Greece
Singapore Airlines' budget carrier Scoot has dropped the price of summer airfares between Australia and Europe.
Sample fares include Perth to Athens from $745 return, Sydney to Athens from $842 return, Melbourne to Athens from $844 return and Gold Coast to Athens from $857 return.
Checked baggage, in-flight meals and entertainment not included.
Dates: June-October 2017
We love these flights because:
- Summer in Europe is the best time to island hop between Santorini, Mykonos, Crete and more.
- All flights include a Singapore layover and for passengers it's one of the best airports for it.
- Flying towards the end of the season (September/October) allows for cheaper hotels and activities.
$99: Fly one-way to Southeast Asia
Qantas Airways' low-cost carrier Jetstar is offering discounted flights to a variety of destinations.
Sample fares include Darwin or Perth to Bali from $99 one-way, Melbourne to Singapore from $169 one-way and Sydney to Hawaii from $249 one-way.
Checked baggage, in-flight meals and entertainment not included.
Dates: February-September 2017
We love these flights because:
- Jetstar offers a no-frills service, so you literally pay for what you need and not for what you don't.
- 18 domestic and international destinations are on sale, including Thailand, Singapore and Bali.
- Southeast Asia is one of the cheapest and most culturally stunning continents to explore.
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