Jetstar has turned 21, and they’re throwing a massive party — not with cake, but with ✨ FREE return flights! Yep, you read that right. As part of their 21st birthday bash, Jetstar has launched one of their most exciting sales ever, giving travellers the chance to book a flight and get the return leg absolutely FREE across 80+ routes, both within Australia and internationally. 🙌
🗓️ Sale Dates & Access Info
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Club Jetstar Members 🎟️: Exclusive early access begins 12 PM AEST, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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General Public 🌏: The sale goes live 12 AM AEST, Wednesday, May 7 and runs until 11:59 PM AEST, Thursday, May 8, 2025, or until sold out.
🔔 Pro Tip: These deals are wildly popular, so be quick — most routes sell out FAST!
🛫 How Does the "Return for FREE" Sale Work?
Jetstar’s “Return for FREE” offer is simple and budget-friendly 💸:
✅ Buy a one-way Starter fare on a selected route.
✅ Get the return flight for free (yep, $0)!
✅ Only pay for taxes and optional extras like checked baggage or seat selection.
🔁 Important: You must book a return trip from the same origin and destination to unlock the offer.
🧳 Travel Periods
✈️ Domestic Routes:
Available for travel between September 2025 and March 2026.
🌐 International Routes:
Valid from late May 2025 through to late March 2026 — perfect for planning that dream overseas getaway!
💥 Sample Sale Fares You’ll Love
Here are just a few of the jaw-dropping deals Jetstar has dropped:
🏠 Domestic Deals:
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Sydney ↔ Ballina Byron: $38
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Newcastle ↔ Gold Coast: $59
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Hobart ↔ Melbourne (Tullamarine): $69
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Cairns ↔ Brisbane: $89
🌍 International Bargains:
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Brisbane ↔ Tokyo: $373
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Cairns ↔ Osaka: $285
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Melbourne ↔ Singapore: $209
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Perth ↔ Bali: $154
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Sydney ↔ Phuket: $299
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Brisbane ↔ Seoul: $309
💡 All prices include the outbound fare; return flight is $0 (excluding any optional extras).
⚠️ What You Need to Know Before Booking
📌 No Frills: The offer applies to Starter fares only, which don’t include checked baggage or in-flight meals.
📌 Same Route Requirement: You must return to the same departure city.
📌 Limited Seats: The sale applies to specific travel dates and flights — once they're gone, they’re gone!
📌 Add-Ons Cost Extra: Want extra legroom or luggage? You’ll need to add that during checkout.
🏰 Bonus Fun: Jetstar’s “Knight of the Skies” Contest ⚔️
Jetstar is also rolling out a wacky but wonderful birthday contest! 👑 Inspired by medieval tradition (since 21 was the age for knighthood!), the airline invites you to:
📸 Share a photo of yourself in a DIY medieval costume on Instagram or Facebook, tagging Jetstar.
⚔️ Eight lucky winners will face off in a live-action role-play (LARP) battle in Melbourne on May 25, 2025.
🎁 Grand Prize: $50,000 worth of Jetstar flight vouchers.
🏅 Runners-up: Each gets $1,000 in travel credit!
🎟️ How to Book During the Jetstar Sale
Here’s your step-by-step guide to grab those FREE return flights:
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🖥️ Go to Jetstar.com.
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🔍 Enter your departure and destination cities.
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📅 Choose your travel dates that match the sale window.
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🧾 Select your outbound fare — the return should show as $0!
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🧳 Add any extras (baggage, seat selection, etc.).
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💳 Complete payment and get ready to fly! 🎉
