Flights of the Week: Oz, Southeast Asia, Bali
A weekly round up of the best flight deals across the net.
$30: Fly one-way across Australia
Tigerair's latest sale includes fares from $30, $60 and $90 each way.
Sample short-haul fares ($30) include Melbourne-Adelaide and Brisbane-Sydney. Medium-haul flights ($60) include Sydney-Whitsundays and Melbourne-Brisbane, while long-haul fares ($90) include Brisbane-Darwin and Sydney-Perth.
Checked bags or in-flight meals can be added for an additional fee.
Dates: February-March 2017
We love these flights because:
- It's summer in Australia, which means there are plenty of festivals, fun activities and big events
- Tigerair's departures and arrivals performance continues to outshine low-cost competitor Jetstar
- There are many locations across the country, ideal for a weekend escape or a full-on family holiday
$203: Fly return to Southeast Asia
Budget carrier AirAsia is offering dirt cheap return fares to Southeast Asia when you book through I Want That Flight.
Sample fares include Perth to Kuala Lumpur from $203 return, Melbourne to Bangkok from $316 return and Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City from $418 return.
Checked baggage, meals and entertainment are not included.
Dates: December 2016-May 2017
We love these flights because:
- Southeast Asia is the perfect playground for backpackers, budget travellers and lovers of luxury
- The region is well-connected by a variety of budget airlines, so you can see plenty for cheap
- The sale fares run right through until May next year, providing lots of flexibility for travellers
$168: Fly return to Bali
Jetstar has budget fares to Bali, Indonesia when you book through I Want That Flight.
Sample fares include Darwin to Denpasar from $168 return, Perth to Denpasar from $175, Townsville to Denpasar from $183 and Cairns to Denpasar from $199.
Checked baggage, meals and entertainment not included.
Dates: January 2017
We love these flights because:
- January is often considered a “winter” month in Bali, although temperatures usually average 26°C
- Discover Balinese cuisine, special spices and ingredients, when you try hands-on cooking classes
- Everywhere you look, you'll find ancient temples, religious ceremonies, rituals and sacred offerings
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