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Cheap Flights to South Pacific

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydneydirect$130
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$133
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$131
Adelaide
Adelaidedirect$123
Perth
Perthdirect$347
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$370
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$131
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$176
Nadi
Nadidirect$528
Hobart
Hobartdirect$155
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$466
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$404
Darwin
Darwindirect$356
Canberra
Canberradirect$192
Launceston
Launcestondirect$113
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$129
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$384
Apia
Apia1 stop$748
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$226
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$168
Sydney
Sydneydirect$130
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$133
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$131
Adelaide
Adelaidedirect$123
Perth
Perthdirect$347
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$370
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$131
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$176
Nadi
Nadidirect$528
Hobart
Hobartdirect$155
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$466
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$404
Darwin
Darwindirect$356
Canberra
Canberradirect$192
Launceston
Launcestondirect$113
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$129
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$384
Apia
Apia1 stop$748
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$226
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$168

Book Cheap South Pacific Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South Pacific that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to South Pacific

Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
$130Jetstar
Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
$131Jetstar
Sat, 27 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:50
SYD
-
AVV
1h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 22:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$133Jetstar
Tue, 23 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:45
SYD
-
AVV
1h 35mdirect
$133Jetstar
Thu, 25 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 22:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$134Jetstar
Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:45
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
$134Jetstar
Sat, 27 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
Jetstar Logo
14:30 - 16:05
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 22:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$136Jetstar
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
18:20 - 19:30
MEL
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OOL
2h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:10 - 00:30
OOL
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
$165Virgin Australia
Mon, 13 Jul - Thu, 16 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
18:45 - 20:50
MEL
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OOL
2h 05mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:30 - 23:55
OOL
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MEL
2h 25mdirect
$175Virgin Australia
Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:35 - 08:40
MEL
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OOL
2h 05mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 23:55
OOL
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MEL
2h 25mdirect
$178Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South Pacific

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to South Pacific to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to South Pacific?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to South Pacific from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Melbourne Airport, at $86 return. The most popular route is Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $87.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to South Pacific?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to South Pacific, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to South Pacific is February, when tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $428 and $384 respectively.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South Pacific?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South Pacific is Launceston Airport (LST), with an average flight price of $120.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Melbourne Avalon

Flights to South Pacific: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to South Pacific 
DennisFlew with Jetstar
HBA
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MEL
Mar 2026
Do online check in and if traveling w other people, get an uber instead of the airport bus. Cheaper and much more comfortable
EireneFlew with Jetstar
LST
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MEL
Feb 2026
If on time schedule is important to you, take the early (morning) flights. Respect their weight, size, and item restrictions - they really do enforce this and it’s built into their system. The staff and crew are helpful - seem guidance and help if required.
LeanneFlew with Virgin Australia
MEL
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LST
Dec 2025
Keep carry on baggage to a minimum and small.
AndrewFlew with Virgin Australia
MEL
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CNS
June 2025
Save up and fly business. Sounds ridiculous,but if you are tall, it would be better.
MrDFlew with Jetstar
ADL
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PER
July 2025
If flying domestically avoid being placed on an internationally designated flight
MaryFlew with Qantas Airways
PER
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SYD
Oct 2024
If you are connecting in Sydney on another flight, give yourself a few days break. Sydney is lovely and it will keep you more comfortable on the next long flight.
LisaFlew with Virgin Australia
PER
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SYD
Sept 2024
The airport is super easy to navigate. Don’t waste money on Ubers or taxis - public transit is a breeze and cheap!
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia
SYD
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CNS
Nov 2024
Bring a tablet, ear phones, charging cable and some snacks for when on the flight.
ErinFlew with Jetstar
MEL
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BNE
Nov 2024
Choose who is right for you cost & comfort all airlines have issues with delays at times so cant be helped some days I usually fly early and have rarely had issues
RubyFlew with Virgin Australia
SYD
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BNE
Nov 2024
Brisbane airport is under renovation. The toilets just out of the gate only have 4 available. Walk for a few minutes and there's much better facilities near the food court.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways
SYD
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MEL
Sept 2024
Make sure you have enough time to transit from your international flight of this is a connection.
AmeliaFlew with Jetstar
BNE
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CBR
Oct 2024
Make sure to read terms of ticket fare
MarkFlew with Qantas Airways
MEL
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SYD
Oct 2024
Allow for cancellations and delays in your scheduled.
BilalFlew with Virgin Australia
BNE
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TSV
July 2024
Best to get the first flight in the day to avoid any delay
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia
SYD
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BNE
June 2024
Make sure you check the weight of the suitcases and the carryons get added together so you have to pay a lot of money.
KristyFlew with Qantas Airways
SYD
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AYQ
Aug 2024
Only form of disembarkation in Yulara is via mobile stairs wheeled up to the aircraft, and proceeding across the tarmac.
SimonFlew with Qantas Airways
MEL
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SYD
May 2024
Avoid the sunny side of the aircraft as the morning/evening glare can be harsh. Take your own iPad with movies. Have a charge cable handy to recharge your devices.
KristyFlew with Qantas Airways
SYD
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BNE
May 2024
Board early; don’t rely on announcements that never come; ensure personal items are ina bag that can fit under your seat!
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia
BNE
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VLI
Dec 2023
Lines can be long for customs so go the bathroom before getting off the plane.

FAQs - booking South Pacific flights

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to the South Pacific?

    Sydney and Brisbane are the closer cities to the islands of the Pacific, so these are the Australian hubs from which you’re most likely to find direct flights. For example, you can fly directly from Brisbane to Port Moresby Airport (POM) with Qantas or Virgin. Meanwhile, Aircalin offers direct flights from Sydney to Noumea Airport (NOU).

  • Which airlines offer the fastest routes to French Polynesia?

    As the farthest island chain away from Australia, French Polynesia inevitably comes with longer flight times. However, you can find relatively short, single-stop itineraries departing from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with Qantas, Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui. Flights departing from Cairns and other major Australian hubs will be longer, as they generally include an extra stop in Brisbane or Sydney.

  • How can I secure good flight deals from Australia to the South Pacific?

    When visiting the South Pacific from Australia, it’s all about planning ahead. Some of the smaller islands have limited flights, so booking a few months in advance will get you the best possible deal. If you’ll be island-hopping, it’s also helpful to plan your itinerary so that you’re flying into and out of major hubs like Papeete or Nadi. These major tourist hubs often attract great flight deals from Australia.

  • Which visa do Australians need to visit the South Pacific?

    Australian citizens can visit islands like Lord Howe without a visa or passport, as it is part of Australia. No visa is generally required for islands within Polynesia and Micronesia. However, you will need a valid passport with blank pages. For American Samoa, you will need a visa waiver, which you can obtain online. If you will be visiting multiple islands, it’s important to double-check the visa and general entry requirements for each.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to South Pacific?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to South Pacific.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to South Pacific?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to South Pacific is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to South Pacific?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to South Pacific with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to South Pacific?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to South Pacific up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Pacific?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Pacific is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $389. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are $446 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Pacific

  • Looking for cheap airfare to South Pacific? 25% of our users found return tickets to South Pacific for the following prices or less: From Melbourne Avalon $120, from Canberra $899, from Melbourne $982
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Pacific flight deals.
  • If you’re planning on visiting Bora Bora, Samoa, French Polynesia or any of the other tropical gems in the Polynesian Islands, it’s best to fly into Papeete’s Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT) from Australia. From here, you can reach the other islands by boat.
  • While many surfers flock to famous spots like Tahiti and Vanuatu, you’ll find quieter surf in the Solomon Islands. Brisbane Airport (BNE) is the recommended Australian airport to depart from, as you can find plenty of fast, direct flights at great prices.
  • If you’ll be visiting Fiji on your South Pacific trip, you’ll find plenty of direct flights from Australia’s major east coast hubs of Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane. The airlines to look for are Qantas, Virgin and Fiji Airways.
  • If the hot springs, rainforest and Mt. Yasur Volcano of Tanna are calling you, keep in mind that flights from Australian hubs like Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne generally all come with a stop at Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI). This can make the total transit time quite long, so it may be worth breaking up the trip by enjoying a few days in Port Vila before heading off to Tanna.
  • If you’re keen to relax on a quieter island like Palau, keep in mind that you generally won’t find daily flights. For Palau, look for flights with Qantas and China Airlines and be prepared to book ahead since flights are limited.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South Pacific

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to South Pacific? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 243 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Food
8.1Comfort
Airline reviews

Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

8.0 ExcellentNeeta, May 2026
DFW - NAN
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Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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