Qantas has launched what it says will be one of its largest international sales of 2026. Discounting more than 500,000 seats across almost its entire international network, the one-week sale spans more than 60 routes and over 30 destinations. The one-week sale targets travel between February and December 2026.
Europe is a clear drawcard here, with economy return fares from Perth to Paris starting at $1,549, timed for peak northern summer travel.
Short-haul deals also feature, with one-way fares from Sydney to Auckland or Wellington from $299.
The airline’s new Gold Coast to Auckland route joins the sale from $309 one way.
Other return fares include Singapore from $769, Los Angeles from $999 and New York from $1,399 on select dates.
The timing aligns with strong outbound demand, with recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showing 12.5 million overseas trips taken in the year to November 2025.
“Australians continue to show a strong appetite for international travel and with the Australian dollar strengthening and some excellent sale fares across almost our entire international network, it’s a perfect time to be planning an overseas trip,” Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said.
“Whether customers are looking to holiday in Singapore, Bali and Japan, or looking at some long haul favourites like London, Paris and New York, this sale gives people a fantastic chance to lock in a great deal.”
Chris Heywood, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Brand USA, called 2026 “a milestone year” as the country hosts the World Cup, America’s 250th and the Route 66 Centennial.
“There are constantly new demand generators driving interest and urgency to discover the unrivalled beauty, vibrancy and appeal of the world’s most aspirational destination and with the Australian dollar strengthening in recent months, now is a great time to see and experience the USA first hand,” he remarked.
In related, Qantas has extended its new Economy Plus product to long-haul flying, confirming the new cabin will roll out across its Airbus A330 fleet from mid-2026. Read more about that here.
Selection of sale fares
From Sydney (return)
Economy:
- Singapore: $769
- Los Angeles: $1,049
- New York: $1,399 (via Auckland)
- Bali: $599
Premium Economy:
- Singapore: $2,799
- Los Angeles: $3,299
- New York: $4,299 (via Auckland)
Business:
- Singapore: $3,899
- Los Angeles: $7,599
- New York: $8,699 (via Auckland)
From Melbourne (return)
Economy:
- Singapore:
- Los Angeles: $1,049
- New York: $1,399 (via Auckland)
- Bali: $659
Premium Economy:
- Los Angeles: $3,299
- San Francisco: $3,299
- New York: $4,299 (via Auckland)
Business:
- Singapore: $3,699
- Los Angeles: $7,599
- New York: $8,699 (via Auckland)
From Brisbane (return)
Economy:
- Singapore: $709
- Los Angeles: $999
- New York: $1,199 (via Auckland)
- Palau: $799
Premium Economy:
- Los Angeles: $3,199
Business:
- Singapore: $3,599
- Los Angeles: $7,599
- New York: $8,699 (via Auckland)
- Palau: $2,299
From Adelaide (return)
Economy:
- Auckland: $359 (one way)
- Tokyo – Haneda: $1,199 (via Sydney return)
- London: $1,679 (via Melbourne and Singapore)
Premium Economy:
- London: $3,949 (via Melbourne and Singapore)
Business:
- Auckland: $1,139 (one way)
- London: $8,899 (via Melbourne and Singapore)
From Perth (return)
Economy:
- Auckland: $559 (one way)
- Paris: $1,549 (return)
- Johannesburg: $1,479 (return)
Premium Economy:
- Paris: $3,849 (return)
Business:
- Auckland: $1,389 (one way)
- Paris: $8,799 (return)
- Johannesburg: $6,599 (return)
KARRYON UNPACKS: For travellers, this sale is a chance to fly further for less; for travel advisors, it’s an easy win for value-led international conversations now.
