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48-hour Jetstar Boxing Day sale: Flights slashed to $39 a pop

Stephanie Yip
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Discover Australia, the South Pacific and the US in 2023 for less.

TL;DR: What's the deal with this flight sale?


Cheapest flight available:
$39 one way


Travel dates
February–September 2023


Flexible fares?
No


Baggage included?
No

Book and compare flights through KAYAK

Just when you thought all the presents had been unwrapped, Jetstar has delivered this winner.

It's launched its Boxing Day sale and inside are flights from $39 across Australia and from $175 to international destinations. This includes flights to New Zealand, Japan, Vietnam and Hawaii.

The cheapest fares are on the super popular Sydney–Melbourne (Avalon) route at $39 a pop.

Those seeking to get away from the big city can also hop from Sydney to Byron Bay (Ballina Byron) and Melbourne to Launceston for this price.

For just $10 more each way ($49), you can get the following:

If you're longing to head overseas in 2023, you're in good company. According to recent Finder data, 14% of us have "travel overseas" on our New Year's resolution lists.

This sale gets you there from as little as $175 each way. Here are a few routes to get the imagination going:

Travel dates vary depending on your destination though most Australia-based trips are available from late January to March and most international trips from May to September.

This lets you take advantage of the last of the Aussie summer before travelling to Asia for a bit of warmth during our winter months.

  • Ready to book? Head to KAYAK to book your fare as well as see how Jetstar stacks up against other airlines.

Melbourne Skyline from the Bay

How does this Jetstar Boxing Day sale compare?

Jetstar's Boxing Day sale arrives almost 3 weeks after its Post Chrissy Sale, which had similar fares running.

Both sales have starting domestic fares from $39 and overseas flights from $175.

However, there's a larger window of travel dates running in the Boxing Day sale, capturing travel as early as January 2023.

Qantas and Virgin Australia have also released Boxing Day sales today.

Virgin Australia has starting prices from $55. These are Lite fares comparable to Jetstar's budget offerings and are also on Sydney–Ballina Byron trips.

Qantas flights start from $99. Again, this is for Sydney–Ballina Byron flights. $99 fares are also available between Melbourne and Launceston.

If you're not particular about checked luggage or aren't loyal to Virgin Australia or Qantas, you can bag a real bargain in this year's Jetstar sale.

The Jetstar Boxing Day sale ends at 11:59pm AEDT 27 December unless sold out.

Full list of fares in the Jetstar Boxing Day sale

FromToTravel periodFare (one-way)Book
Ballina ByronSydney08 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$39Book flights
LauncestonMelbourne (Tullamarine)17 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$39Book flights
Melbourne (Avalon)Sydney05 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$39Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Launceston17 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$39Book flights
SydneyBallina Byron18 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$39Book flights
SydneyMelbourne (Avalon)01 Feb 23 - 29 Mar 23$39Book flights
Gold CoastMelbourne (Tullamarine)01 Feb 23 - 23 Mar 23$49Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Gold Coast01 Feb 23 - 22 Mar 23$49Book flights
Gold CoastNewcastle - Port Stephens31 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$49Book flights
LauncestonSydney03 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$49Book flights
Newcastle - Port StephensGold Coast31 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$49Book flights
SydneyLaunceston13 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$49Book flights
HobartMelbourne (Tullamarine)07 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$59Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Hobart14 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$59Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Newcastle - Port Stephens03 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$59Book flights
Newcastle - Port StephensMelbourne (Tullamarine)24 Jan 23 - 22 Mar 23$59Book flights
BrisbaneNewcastle - Port Stephens01 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$59Book flights
CanberraGold Coast28 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$59Book flights
Gold CoastCanberra01 Feb 23 - 29 Mar 23$59Book flights
Newcastle - Port StephensBrisbane31 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$59Book flights
Sunshine CoastSydney31 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$59Book flights
SydneySunshine Coast30 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$59Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Sydney31 Jan 23 - 23 Mar 23$69Book flights
BrisbaneSydney01 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$69Book flights
BrisbaneMackay18 Jan 23 - 31 Mar 23$69Book flights
CanberraMelbourne (Tullamarine)30 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$69Book flights
Gold CoastMelbourne (Avalon)01 Feb 23 - 28 Mar 23$69Book flights
MackayBrisbane17 Jan 23 - 28 Mar 23$69Book flights
Melbourne (Avalon)Gold Coast29 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$69Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Canberra31 Jan 23 - 31 Mar 23$69Book flights
AdelaideHobart29 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$79Book flights
Ballina ByronMelbourne (Tullamarine)01 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$79Book flights
BrisbaneCairns17 Jan 23 - 28 Mar 23$79Book flights
CairnsGold Coast01 Feb 23 - 27 Mar 23$79Book flights
CairnsBrisbane24 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$79Book flights
Gold CoastCairns18 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$79Book flights
Hervey BaySydney17 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$79Book flights
HobartAdelaide01 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$79Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Ballina Byron13 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$79Book flights
SydneyHervey Bay31 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$79Book flights
BrisbaneTownsville16 Jan 23 - 31 Mar 23$89Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Uluru (Ayers Rock)17 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$89Book flights
TownsvilleBrisbane16 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$89Book flights
Uluru (Ayers Rock)Melbourne (Tullamarine)19 Jan 23 - 31 Mar 23$89Book flights
AdelaideGold Coast17 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$99Book flights
BrisbaneLaunceston25 Feb 23 - 23 Mar 23$99Book flights
Gold CoastAdelaide02 Feb 23 - 29 Mar 23$99Book flights
LauncestonBrisbane26 Jan 23 - 25 Mar 23$99Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Sunshine Coast19 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$99Book flights
Sunshine CoastMelbourne (Tullamarine)01 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$99Book flights
SydneyUluru (Ayers Rock)12 Feb 23 - 27 Mar 23$99Book flights
SydneyTownsville17 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$99Book flights
TownsvilleSydney17 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$99Book flights
Uluru (Ayers Rock)Sydney03 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$99Book flights
CairnsSydney03 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$109Book flights
Hamilton IslandSydney19 Jan 23 - 31 Mar 23$109Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Townsville17 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$109Book flights
SydneyCairns24 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$109Book flights
SydneyHamilton Island18 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$109Book flights
TownsvilleMelbourne (Tullamarine)16 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$109Book flights
BrisbaneHobart16 Jan 23 - 26 Mar 23$119Book flights
HobartBrisbane31 Jan 23 - 25 Mar 23$119Book flights
AdelaideDarwin19 Jan 23 - 31 Mar 23$129Book flights
DarwinAdelaide19 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$129Book flights
Hamilton IslandMelbourne (Tullamarine)24 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$129Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Hamilton Island28 Feb 23 - 28 Mar 23$129Book flights
AdelaidePerth27 Feb 23 - 30 Mar 23$139Book flights
PerthAdelaide01 Feb 23 - 29 Mar 23$139Book flights
CairnsDarwin19 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$149Book flights
DarwinCairns16 Jan 23 - 29 Mar 23$149Book flights
DarwinMelbourne (Tullamarine)31 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$149Book flights
DarwinSydney31 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$149Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Darwin02 Feb 23 - 31 Mar 23$149Book flights
SydneyDarwin04 Mar 23 - 31 Mar 23$149Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine)29 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$159Book flights
Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine)Melbourne (Tullamarine)06 Feb 23 - 27 Mar 23$159Book flights
AdelaideCairns22 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$159Book flights
CairnsPerth24 Feb 23 - 24 Mar 23$159Book flights
CairnsAdelaide17 Jan 23 - 31 Mar 23$159Book flights
PerthCairns01 Feb 23 - 27 Mar 23$159Book flights
SydneyAuckland01 May 23 - 21 Jun 23$175Book flights
SydneyAuckland19 Jul 23 - 20 Sep 23$175Book flights
Gold CoastWellington29 May 23 - 21 Jun 23$179Book flights
Gold CoastWellington24 Jul 23 - 13 Sep 23$179Book flights
Gold CoastAuckland01 May 23 - 21 Jun 23$184Book flights
Gold CoastAuckland19 Jul 23 - 14 Sep 23$184Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Auckland06 May 23 - 17 Jun 23$184Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Auckland18 Jul 23 - 12 Sep 23$184Book flights
Gold CoastChristchurch04 May 23 - 17 Jun 23$185Book flights
Gold CoastChristchurch20 Jul 23 - 14 Sep 23$185Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Christchurch02 Jun 23 - 21 Jun 23$185Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Christchurch19 Jul 23 - 10 Sep 23$185Book flights
Gold CoastQueenstown30 May 23 - 24 Jun 23$195Book flights
Gold CoastQueenstown25 Jul 23 - 19 Sep 23$195Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Ho Chi Minh City01 May 23 - 05 Jun 23$195Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Ho Chi Minh City17 Jul 23 - 11 Sep 23$195Book flights
SydneyHo Chi Minh City02 May 23 - 20 Jun 23$195Book flights
SydneyHo Chi Minh City18 Jul 23 - 19 Sep 23$195Book flights
BrisbanePerth25 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$199Book flights
PerthBrisbane17 Jan 23 - 30 Mar 23$199Book flights
SydneyQueenstown29 Apr 23 - 21 Jun 23$209Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Bangkok02 May 23 - 10 Jun 23$209Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Queenstown03 May 23 - 22 Jun 23$209Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Bangkok11 Jul 23 - 12 Sep 23$209Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Queenstown19 Jul 23 - 20 Sep 23$209Book flights
SydneyQueenstown29 Jul 23 - 20 Sep 23$209Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Phuket02 May 23 - 06 Jun 23$219Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Phuket11 Jul 23 - 12 Sep 23$219Book flights
SydneyPhuket26 Apr 23 - 21 Jun 23$219Book flights
SydneyPhuket19 Jul 23 - 06 Sep 23$219Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Honolulu31 May 23 - 14 Jun 23$229Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Honolulu16 Jul 23 - 10 Sep 23$229Book flights
SydneyHonolulu28 Apr 23 - 19 Jun 23$229Book flights
SydneyHonolulu17 Jul 23 - 11 Sep 23$229Book flights
CairnsOsaka (Kansai)08 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$259Book flights
CairnsOsaka (Kansai)17 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$259Book flights
CairnsTokyo (Narita)08 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$279Book flights
CairnsTokyo (Narita)17 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$279Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Seoul (Incheon)10 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$286Book flights
Gold CoastTokyo (Narita)09 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$299Book flights
Gold CoastTokyo (Narita)17 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$299Book flights
SydneySeoul (Incheon)16 Apr 23 - 21 Jun 23$299Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Tokyo (Narita)09 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$358Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Tokyo (Narita)18 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$358Book flights
SydneyTokyo (Narita) via Gold Coast09 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$364Book flights
SydneyTokyo (Narita) via Gold Coast18 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$364Book flights
SydneyOsaka (Kansai) via Cairns09 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$378Book flights
SydneyOsaka (Kansai) via Cairns18 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$378Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Osaka (Kansai)09 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$387Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Osaka (Kansai)18 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$387Book flights
SydneyTokyo (Narita) via Cairns09 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$398Book flights
SydneyTokyo (Narita) via Cairns18 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$398Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Tokyo (Narita)09 May 23 - 15 Jun 23$407Book flights
Melbourne (Tullamarine)Tokyo (Narita)18 Jul 23 - 31 Aug 23$407Book flights

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