Cheap flights to Australia from $797

Flights from Sydney to Melbourne – 1 hr 35 mins Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane – 2 hrs 25 mins Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne – 1 hr 20 mins Flights from Perth to Sydney – 4 hrs 15 mins

Australia’s main domestic airlines are: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Tiger Airways. These four service the main cities and larger towns of Australia so you can usually find low-cost flight tickets at any time of year. Virgin Australia has regular services along the east coast between Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and the Gold Coast. It also flies to Adelaide, Perth, Broome and Darwin. Melbourne-based Jetstar flies to 14 destinations including Adelaide, Cairns, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth and the Sunshine Coast. Regional airline AirNorth operates flights in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia, and Rex operates services to New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, North Queensland and Tasmania.

Major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth offer airport rail or bus services to reach the city centre quickly and conveniently. Taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal and car rental centres can get you on your way if you prefer independent transport. Some towns in the Far North such as Cairns, have courtesy hotel shuttles from the airport, so it pays to check when you book your accommodation if this service is offered.

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Australia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Bonza is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

Albury Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Albury Airport typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $53.

A return flight to Australia will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $36.

For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Queenstown offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 15 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney (Arrivals B, International Terminal 1) is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (0.0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport).