The two big low-cost carriers in Asia have discounted tickets to Southeast Asia (and Honolulu with Jetstar) from right now through to April next year.


Depart: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Gold Coast, Darwin, Launceston

Arrive: Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Manila, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Honolulu

Stops: Some direct flights, some through Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Dates: August to November 2016 and mid-January to April 2017

Airlines: Jetstar and AirAsia

Cost: $238+ in Economy (inclusive of credit card payment fees)

Note: Jetstar and AirAsia are low-cost airlines, meaning that you will need to pay extra for checked baggage and in-flight meals.


Examples found:

Sydney/Melbourne to Honolulu return for $503 (direct flights):

Jetstar Flight Deal SYD-HNL 503

Jetstar Flight Deal MEL-HNL

Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur return for $337 (direct flights):

Flight Deal AirAsia OOL-KUL

Perth to Manila return for $301:

Flight Deal Jetstar PER-MNL

Darwin to Phuket return for $238:

Flight Deal DRW-HKT

Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City return for $381:

Flight Deal Jetstar MEL-SGN

Launceston to Hong Kong return for $515:

LST-HKG Flight Deal

Booking link: Go to Expedia to do your search and make your booking.

Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. Fares may disappear quickly, so we suggest booking as soon as you are confident in your travel dates.

via OzBargain

Featured image of Hoi An, Vietnam courtesy of Flickr user Loi Nguyen Duc.

Flight Deal: Jetstar-AirAsia price war (Phuket $238, Manila $301, Vietnam $381, Hawaii $503 return) was last modified: December 21st, 2017 by Matt Moffitt