Eager for a sharp-priced getaway with a Qantas flight deal? The Red Roo has released new domestic sale fares on over 85 routes, starting from $109 one-way. There are also discounts to London and Paris across all fare types, with some Classic Plus seats (Economy and Premium Economy) dipping under the usual Classic Reward amount.
All Qantas fares are full service and include points, Status Credits, a checked bag allowance and inflight dining.
It’s not quite the same calibre as the First Class ‘error fares’ that were sold between Australia and the US for around $4,300 return last week (later rebooked into Business Class by the airline as a compromise) – great work if you got that! But if you’re still eager to get a deal, this sale is for you.
Qantas Red Tail international flight deals
| Sale period: Book by 11:59 pm 2 September 2024. Blackout dates vary by route. |
Jet off to London or Paris for less in all cabins. Travel between October 2024 and March 2025 to find these fares.
Remember, if a Classic Plus fare is cheaper than Classic Rewards, it means the underlying cash fare is discounted. You may wish to purchase the cash fare instead and save your points for another time. But for larger groups, the ability to use your points for multiple seats might be important. It’s up to you.
Economy Sale Fares
| Route (return) | Sale fare | Classic Plus Fare | Cheaper than Classic? |
| Sydney-London | $1,749 | ~102,100 pts | Yes (usually 110,400 pts) |
| Melbourne-London | $1,749 | ~104,400 pts | Yes (usually 110,400 pts) |
| Perth-London | $1,749 | ~106,300 pts | No |
Premium Economy Sale Fares
| Route (return) | Sale fare | Classic Plus Fare | Cheaper than Classic? |
| Sydney-London | $3,849 | ~181,900 pts | Yes (usually 216,800 pts) |
| Melbourne-London | $3,849 | ~181,900 pts | Yes (usually 216,800 pts) |
Business Sale Fares
| Route (return) | Sale fare | Classic Plus Fare | Cheaper than Classic? |
| Sydney-London | $8,949 | ~482,600 pts | No |
| Sydney-Paris | $9,499 | ~540,100 pts | No |
Qantas Red Tail domestic flight deals
| Sale period: Book by 11:59pm 1 September 2024. Blackout dates vary by route. |
A Qantas spokesperson says these fares are up to 30% cheaper than usual. One-way examples include:
- Gold Coast to Sydney: $109
- Brisbane to Proserpine: $119
- Melbourne to Sydney: $129
- Brisbane to Sydney: $129
- Adelaide to Melbourne: $129
- Mackay to Townsville: $139
- Hobart to Melbourne: $149
- Melbourne to Newcastle: $149
- Launceston to Sydney: $149
- Bundaberg to Brisbane: $149
- Coffs Harbour to Melbourne: $169
- Geraldton to Perth: $179
- Albury to Brisbane: $199
From a points perspective, we’d suggest booking these cash fares over a reward seat where possible. Not only is it easier for book for a larger group, you can also save your points for a more worthwhile redemption later on.
For example, Sydney to Gold Coast is usually 8,000 pts + $54 for an Economy reward seat. But if the equivalent fare is $109 as per the sale, your points would only be worth 0.69 cents each, which is very low.
The sale fares also include Qantas Points and Status Credits, which you wouldn’t earn on a reward seat. (The exception is Points Club members who earn a smaller number of Status Credits on Qantas reward fares).
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Let’s see what the new chairman does and think!!!
We’ve been watching Melbourne to Coff’s Harbour before and after the ‘sale’ started and the only change that Qantas made was to halve some of their most expensive flights.
The cheapest fare before and after the sale was exactly the same!!
Thank goodness Virgin is in the skies. We just purchased 5x Gold Coast fares for 40% of what we would have paid with Qantas!