Booking a flight? Check out finder.com.au’s guide to the best websites to book flights online for the lowest prices.
Booking a flight has become a complicated business with so many travel companies and airlines to choose from. If you’re unsure which to choose, take a look at our guide. We’ll help you compare and get the best deal you can.
- CheapOAir
- STA Travel
- Cheapflights
- Hipmunk
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Flight Centre
One of the world's largest travel agency groups, Australia-based Flight Centre is most people's first source for the best price on their next trip.
- Price-match guarantee where they'll beat any other fare by at least $1
- Online instant chat available, or chat over the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Offers discounts if you add hotels onto your flight to create a package
Wotif
Founded in 2000, Wotif has grown into one of Australia’s most popular sites for booking travel. It specialises in late and last minute deals, but also has options for future bookings.
- Get exclusive deals and money off when you sign up for the Wotif newsletter
- Extensive customer reviews so you can see what other people thought before you book
- No hotel booking fees
Expedia
One of the world’s most popular travel planning sites, Expedia finds you deals on everything from flights and insurance to activities and cruises.
- Price match guarantee ensures the lowest prices
- Expedia+ rewards program provides exclusive deals and discounts
- Scans thousands of flights and hotels to bring you the lowest deals
BYOjet
BYOJet is an Australian-owned travel agency that searches flights, hotels and travel deals. It has exclusive deals and an ever changing assortment of specials, plus live chat if you ever get stuck.
- Check out the deals section for exclusive, time-sensitive deals
- Live chat help available if you need help
- BYOJet also allows you to book hotels, insurance, attractions and packages
CheapOAir
CheapOAir searches through millions of flights, hotels, and car rental deals to help you find the best one. It has a price match guarantee and 24/7 customer service to assist you during the booking process.
- Price match guarantee ensures low prices
- Mobile app allows you to browse and book online
- 24-hour live-chat available
STA Travel
Famed as a provider of student travel, STA Travel is not just for students anymore. It has a search engine that allows you to find the cheapest price and has great discounts for young people.
- Special rates for teachers, students and those under 26
- Multi-flex pass allows multiple changes to your flight at no extra charge
- Tours and excursions can be arranged
Cheapflights
Since 1996, Cheapflights has been searching millions of flights from the world’s airlines to find the cheapest flights.
- Check out the deals section for exclusives
- Mobile app allows you to browse and book wherever you are
- Sign up to the newsletter for exclusive deals and offers
Hipmunk
An easy way to compare different airlines on different booking sites, Hipmunk will searches for the lowest fares available across the web -- not just what’s for sale on its site.
- Compare airlines and prices across different sites
- Sign up for fare alerts on your preferred route
- Allows you to sync your calendar to their site to make sure your flights will match your planned events
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Flight Centre - International
International flights from $499 return
Valid for travel from 26 February - 28 March 2019, 22 April - 13 June 2019 and 30 July - 12 September 2019. Destinations include Singapore, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Bali, Beijing, Fiji and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Rarotonga.
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STA Travel
Spain flights from $839 return
Barcelona flights on sale for departures before 15 June, including prime springtime in Europe and over Christmas/New Year's. Sample fare is from Melbourne with Air China. Available from other cities from Australia.
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Qatar Airways
Europe flights from $1,019 return in summer
Valid for travel from 13 January - 30 September 2019. Destinations include Milan, London, Athens, Barcelona, Birmingham, Paris, Rome, Dublin and more. Sample fare is Perth-Istanbul.
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Virgin Australia - Deals
10% off select domestic and international flights
Valid on select flights booked with Virgin Australia. Simply enter the code to redeem offer. T&Cs apply.
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Qatar Airways
Extra 10% off flights: Europe from $981 return
Valid for travel from 2 July 2018 - 31 June 2019. Destinations include London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, New York, Washington DC, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Casablanca, Marrakech, Algiers, Tunis, Khartoum, Kuwait, Muscat, Salalah, Tehran, Shiraz, Mashhad, Beirut and more.
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Cathay Pacific
Up to 25% off business class flights
Valid for travel on select dates. Bookings must be made 90 days prior flight. Destinations include Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, Taipei, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Manchester, Dublin and more. T&C's apply.
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Flight Finder
Asia flights from $99 each way
Valid for travel from 6 May 2019 - 4 February 2020 with AirAsia. Destinations include Bangkok, Langkawi, Chiang Mai, Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Krabi and more. Sample fare is Perth-Bali.
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Flight Centre - International
Round-the-world fares from $1,465
Valid for travel from 1 February - 24 March 2019 and 13-22 May 2019. Destinations include Los Angeles, New York, London and Hong Kong. Sample fare is from Sydney.
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Qantas flights to Asia from $529 return
Valid for travel from 26 February - 28 March 2019, 22 April - 13 June 2019 and 30 July - 12 September 2019. Destinations include Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Beijing, Fiji and more. Sample fare is Perth-Singapore.
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Cook Islands flights from $499 return
Valid for travel from 1 March - 5 April 2019. Sample fare is Sydney-Rarotonga.
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Air New Zealand - Longhaul
Hawaii flights from $389 each way
Valid for travel from 21 November - 10 December 2018 and 19 January - 30 March 2019. Sample fare is Sydney-Honolulu.
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Air New Zealand - Longhaul
South America flights from $1,189 return
Valid for travel from 8 March - 30 August 2019. Destinations include Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Buenos Aires.Sample fare is Melbourne-Buenos Aires.
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Air New Zealand - Longhaul
North America flights from $909 return
Valid for travel from 20 January - 30 June 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Los Angeles.
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Air New Zealand - Tasman
New Zealand flights from $189 each way
Valid for travel from 16 January - 26 June 2019. Sample fare is Sydney-Christchurch.
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Flight Centre - International
Earn double Qantas points
Valid for worldwide flights from 6 May - 13 June 2019 and 22 July - 31 August 2019. Destinations include Phuket, SIngapore, China and more. T&Cs apply.
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Flight Centre - International
Hong Kong flights from $549 return with Qantas
Valid for travel from 6 May - 13 June 2019 and 22 July - 31 August 2019. Sample fare is Sydney-Hong Kong.
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Virgin Australia - Deals
South Pacific flights from $259
Valid for travel from 12 November - 16 December 2018 and 2 February - 15 September 2019. Destinations include Fiji, Vanuatu, Bali, Samoa and Rarotonga. Sample fare is Sydney-Fiji.
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Flight Centre - International
3-stop round-the-world flights from $1,199 return
Valid for travel between 1 February - 24 March and 13-22 May 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Hong Kong-London-Los Angeles with Virgin Atlantic.
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Flight Centre - International
Europe flights from $999 return with Singapore Airlines
Valid for travel from 1-20 September 2019 and 7-25 October 2019. Destinations include Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Barcelona, Rome and more. Sample fare is Perth-Istanbul.
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Emirates
Europe flights from $1,269 return
Valid for travel from February - June 2019. Destinations include Dublin, Paris, Barcelona, Venice, Rome and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-London.
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Air New Zealand - Pacific Islands
Norfolk Island flights from $278
Valid for travel until 3 December 2018. Sample fare is Brisbane-Norfolk Island. T&Cs apply.
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Cook Islands flights from $249
Valid for travel from 18 January - 5 April 2019. Sample fare is Sydney-Rarotonga.
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Asia flights from $569 return with Singapore Airlines
Valid for travel between 6 May - 14 June, 1-20 September and 7-25 October 2019. Sample fare is Perth-Singapore. Destinations include Hong Kong, Phuket, Tokyo and more.
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LookUpFare
$120 off first class flights
Valid on select dates and flights. T&C's apply.
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British Airways
UK flights from $1,368 return
Valid for travel until November 2018. Destinations include London and Edinburgh. Sample fare is for Sydney-London.
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Canada flights from $824 return
Valid for travel from 1-31 March 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Vancouver. Destinations include Ottawa, Victoria, Calgary and more.
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Cathay Pacific
London flights from $1,187 return
Valid for travel between October 2018 - February 2019. Sample fare is Adelaide-London.
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Cathay Pacific
International flights from $1,272 return
Valid for travel between March - October 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Dublin. Destinations include Tel Aviv, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Toronto, Vancouver, Rome and more.
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Skyscanner
Indonesia flights from $240 return
Valid for travel between 1-31 October 2019. Sample fare is Perth-Bali. Destinations include Medan, Praya and more.
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Malaysia flights from $249 return
Valid for travel between 1-31 September 2019. Sample fare is Perth-Kuala Lumpur. Destinations include Kota Bharu, Penang, Miri and more.
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South Korea flights from $239 return
Valid for travel from 1-31 May 2019. Sample fare is Sydney-Seoul. Destinations include Busan, Daegu, Jeju and more.
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Germany flights from $892 return
Valid for travel from November - December 2018. Sample fare is Gold Coast-Berlin. Destinations include Munich, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Bremen, Hamburg and more.
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Ireland flights from $924 return
Valid for travel from 1-30 November 2018. Sample fare is Sydney-Dublin. Destinations include Cork, Knock, Donegal and more.
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Cathay Pacific
Asia flights from $704 return
Valid for travel from 17 September 2018 - 15 August 2019, including over Christmas. Destinations include Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Beijing, Manila and more. Sample fare is Perth-Shanghai.
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Cathay Pacific
Tel Aviv flights from $1,890 return
Valid for travel between 19 October 2018 - 28 February 2019. Sample fare is from Melbourne.
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Virgin Australia - Deals
Up to 10% off fares
Valid for travel between 21 October 2018 - 30 December 2019 on all Virgin Australia domestic, trans-Tasman, international short haul and international long haul flights. Get 5% on elevate and gateway fares and 10% to business, premium economy and freedom fares. T&Cs apply.
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STA Travel
Vancouver flights from $979 return
Valid for travel between 26 December 2018 - 19 June 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Vancouver.
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New York flights $959 return
Valid for travel from 19 January - 28 June 2019. Sample fare is Perth-New York.
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Canada flights $935 return
Valid for travel until 30 November 2018 with Air China. Sample fare is Brisbane-Vancouver.
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Skiddoo
Australia-wide flights from $113 return
Valid for travel between August - October 2018 and February 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Hobart. Destinations include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, Sydney, Darwin and more.
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Skiddoo
International flights from $242 return
Valid for travel on select dates. Sample fare is Perth-Bali. Destinations include London, Dublin, Rome, Seoul, Los Angeles, Langkawi, Colombo, Singapore and more.
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Cathay Pacific
Premium economy flights from $1,905 return
Valid for travel until 30 June 2019. Sample fare is Perth-Tokyo. Booking must be made 50 days in advance. Destinations include New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Vancouver, Toronto, China, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Amsterdam, Barcelona and more.
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Budget Air
$10 off your first booking
Valid only on bookings for flights from Australia. T&Cs apply.
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Lufthansa
Europe flights from $1,510 return
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include London, Rome, Paris, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid and more. Sample fare is Perth-Barcelona.
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Skiddoo
$25 flight voucher
Book your hotel with Skiddoo and get $25 flight voucher to spend on your next flight. T&Cs apply.
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LookUpFare
Flights under $99
Get instant $10 off on your flights when you book with LookUpFare. Destinations include Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas and more. T&Cs apply.
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LookUpFare
$120 off first class seats
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include San Francisco, Chicago, London, Dubai, Venice and more. T&C's apply.
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ISIC Card
Up to 40% off flights
Valid on select dates. T&C's apply.
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Kiwi.com
Bali flights from $156 return
Valid on select dates departing from Perth.
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Flight Centre
Free booking fees every Friday
Valid on all flights booked before midnight on Fridays.
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STA Travel
Lay-By Flights: only $99 deposit to reserve
Reserve your lay-by flights now for only $99 deposit and pay the remaining balance until 8 weeks before your departure date. Only available on STA Travel exclusive tickets. See website for complete details. T&Cs apply.
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Etihad Airways Australia
Europe Christmas flights from $1,878 return
Valid for travel until 31 December 2018. Destinations include Rome, Paris, Dublin, London and more. Sample fare is Perth-Amsterdam.
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