Jetstar Return For FREE Japan flights have dropped
You have 72 hours to catch free return fares to Tokyo and Osaka. Go, go, go!
TL;DR: What's the deal with this flight sale?
Cheapest flight available:
$299 return
Travel dates
23 April - 13 December 2023
Flexible fares?
FareCredit can be purchased
Baggage included?
No
Been dreaming of a trip to Japan? Then listen up because right now Jetstar is slinging free return fares and we're all for it.
If you've never heard of the airline's famous Return For FREE sale, here it is in a nutshell: You pay for your one-way fare and Jetstar foots the bill for your return.
So how much is it going to cost you?
Fares start from $299 return when flying direct from Cairns to Tokyo or Osaka.
Alternatively you can fly direct from the Gold Coast to Tokyo from $399 return.
Flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are available, but they start from $441 return and include a stopover in Cairns.
Here's the full list of fares:
| From | To | Travel period from | Travel period to | Fare (return) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | Osaka (Kansai) | 24-Apr-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $299^ | Book flights |
| Cairns | Tokyo (Narita) | 23-Apr-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $299^ | Book flights |
| Cairns | Tokyo (Narita) | 23-Apr-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $299^ | Book flights |
| Cairns | Osaka (Kansai) | 3-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $359^ | Book flights |
| Cairns | Tokyo (Narita) | 3-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $359^ | Book flights |
| Gold Coast | Tokyo (Narita) | 23-Apr-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $399^ | Book flights |
| Brisbane (via Cairns) | Osaka (Kansai) | 24-Apr-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $441^ | Book flights |
| Brisbane (via Cairns) | Tokyo (Narita) | 23-Apr-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $441^ | Book flights |
| Gold Coast | Tokyo (Narita) | 3-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $479^ | Book flights |
| Sydney (via Cairns) | Osaka (Kansai) | 4-May-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $483^ | Book flights |
| Sydney (via Cairns) | Tokyo (Narita) | 4-May-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $483^ | Book flights |
| Brisbane (via Cairns) | Osaka (Kansai) | 3-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $501^ | Book flights |
| Brisbane (via Cairns) | Tokyo (Narita) | 3-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $501^ | Book flights |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine via Cairns) | Osaka (Kansai) | 4-May-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $508^ | Book flights |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine via Cairns) | Tokyo (Narita) | 4-May-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $508^ | Book flights |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine via Cairns) | Osaka (Kansai) | 4-May-2023 | 22-Jun-2023 | $508^ | Book flights |
| Sydney (via Cairns) | Osaka (Kansai) | 9-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $543^ | Book flights |
| Sydney (via Cairns) | Tokyo (Narita) | 9-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $543^ | Book flights |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine via Cairns) | Osaka (Kansai) | 9-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $568^ | Book flights |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine via Cairns) | Tokyo (Narita) | 9-Oct-2023 | 13-Dec-2023 | $568^ | Book flights |
Travel dates range from 23 April to 13 December 2023, with blackout periods over the school break.
No matter though as these dates take in other highly coveted peak periods including cherry blossom season (late April) and the Japanese ski season (December).
This is a short 3-day sale running from midnight AEDT on 28 February until 11:59pm AEDT on 3 March 2023.
- How to book: Search for your flight through KAYAK to get the best flight and price combo for you. Flights are also available to book via Jetstar direct.
How do these fares compare?
If you're thinking it has been a hot minute since Jetstar had a Return For FREE sale on Japan flights you'd be right.
In fact, it has been 3 years since the airline last offered this deal.
Despite the rising cost of fuel, the starting fares have only risen by $30 on flights from Cairns to Osaka.
Flights from Cairns to Tokyo on the other hand are exactly the same price, making it a very attractive deal.
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