Jetstar Launches Australia Route Sale
Jetstar is holding a sale on routes between Japan and Australia from noon on September 24 to 4:59 PM on September 30, 2026. The lowest one-way fare for the economy class “Starter” fare starts at ¥24,800 on the Osaka Kansai–Cairns route. The sale covers routes from Tokyo Narita and Osaka Kansai to five Australian cities: Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne.
The travel period runs from May 3 to July 31, 2027, covering trips from early summer into summer next year. The sales window is only about one week and seats are limited, so if you are considering a trip, it is a good idea to check fares early.
Sale Overview
- Sales period: Thursday, September 24, 2026 (noon) to Wednesday, September 30 (4:59 PM)
- Travel period: May 3 to July 31, 2027 (some dates excluded)
- Eligible fare: Economy class “Starter”
- Lowest one-way fares: ¥24,800 to ¥42,570
- Fuel surcharge: None
- Additional costs: Payment fees, airport charges, etc.
- Routes: Tokyo Narita and Osaka Kansai to/from five Australian cities
Lowest One-Way Fares by Route
The sale is split into two groups, Tokyo Narita routes and Osaka Kansai routes, each with five destinations.
Tokyo Narita
- Cairns: ¥28,300
- Brisbane: ¥31,600
- Gold Coast: ¥40,189
- Sydney: ¥41,323
- Melbourne: ¥42,570
From Narita, Cairns is the cheapest at ¥28,300, followed by Brisbane at ¥31,600. Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne are all in the ¥40,000 range, with Melbourne the highest at ¥42,570. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive of the five Narita routes is ¥14,270.
Osaka Kansai
- Cairns: ¥24,800
- Brisbane: ¥29,000
- Sydney: ¥32,100
- Gold Coast: ¥36,689
- Melbourne: ¥39,070
From Kansai, Cairns at ¥24,800 is the lowest fare in the entire sale, and Brisbane also stays in the ¥20,000 range at ¥29,000. While Sydney is priced higher than Gold Coast from Narita, the order is reversed from Kansai, with Sydney at ¥32,100 and Gold Coast at ¥36,689. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive routes is ¥14,270, the same as from Narita.
Narita vs. Kansai Fare Comparison
Comparing the same destinations, Kansai fares are lower than Narita fares on every route in this sale. The differences (Narita / Kansai) are as follows:
- Cairns: ¥3,500 cheaper from Kansai (¥28,300 / ¥24,800)
- Brisbane: ¥2,600 cheaper from Kansai (¥31,600 / ¥29,000)
- Gold Coast: ¥3,500 cheaper from Kansai (¥40,189 / ¥36,689)
- Sydney: ¥9,223 cheaper from Kansai (¥41,323 / ¥32,100)
- Melbourne: ¥3,500 cheaper from Kansai (¥42,570 / ¥39,070)
The Sydney route shows the biggest gap at ¥9,223: the fare is in the ¥40,000 range from Narita but in the low ¥30,000 range from Kansai. If Sydney is your destination, the fare difference by departure airport is worth factoring into your comparison.
Estimated Round-Trip Costs
The listed fares are the lowest one-way fares. Simply doubling them, assuming you can book the lowest fare in both directions, gives ¥49,600 for Kansai–Cairns, ¥56,600 for Narita–Cairns, ¥58,000 for Kansai–Brisbane and ¥63,200 for Narita–Brisbane. In practice, seats at the lowest fare are limited and fares vary by date and availability. Payment fees and airport charges are also added, so treat these figures as rough estimates only.
Things to Check Before Booking
- Short sales window: The sale ends at 4:59 PM on September 30, 2026. Note that the deadline falls in the late afternoon.
- Limited seats: Each route has a limited number of sale seats, and once they are gone, the lowest fare can no longer be booked.
- Excluded dates: Some dates within the travel period are not covered by the sale. Check whether your preferred dates are eligible when booking.
- Additional costs: There is no fuel surcharge, but payment fees, airport charges and other costs are charged separately.
- Fare type: The sale applies to the economy class “Starter” fare. Check the fare rules for baggage, seat selection and other conditions when booking.
Tips for Making the Most of the Sale
May 3, 2027, the first day of the travel period, falls during Japan’s Golden Week holidays. However, some dates are excluded from the sale, so if you plan to travel during the holidays, check early whether sale fares are available on your preferred dates.
If you haven’t decided on a destination yet, comparing fares is one way to choose. Cairns and Brisbane are relatively inexpensive from both airports: both are in the ¥20,000 range from Kansai, and in the high ¥20,000s to low ¥30,000s from Narita. When booking, it is best to compare total prices including all fees.
Summary
Jetstar’s Australia sale offers one-way fares from ¥24,800 for travel between May 3 and July 31, 2027. Sales end at 4:59 PM on September 30, 2026, and seats are limited. Details and bookings are available on the sale page below.
Sale page: https://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/home