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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$115
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$129
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$127
Perth
Perthdirect$349
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$337
Adelaide
Adelaidedirect$129
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$123
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$182
Hobart
Hobartdirect$157
Nadi
Nadidirect$511
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$375
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$345
Canberra
Canberradirect$184
Darwin
Darwindirect$327
Launceston
Launcestondirect$100
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$130
Apia
Apia1 stop$593
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$366
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$231
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$151
Sydney
Sydneydirect$115
Melbourne
Melbournedirect$129
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$127
Perth
Perthdirect$349
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$337
Adelaide
Adelaidedirect$129
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$123
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$182
Hobart
Hobartdirect$157
Nadi
Nadidirect$511
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$375
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$345
Canberra
Canberradirect$184
Darwin
Darwindirect$327
Launceston
Launcestondirect$100
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$130
Apia
Apia1 stop$593
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$366
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$231
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$151

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, 24 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 22:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:35
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
$127Jetstar
Thu, 26 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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06:00 - 07:35
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:25
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$129Jetstar
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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06:00 - 07:25
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
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06:00 - 07:35
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
$129Jetstar
Thu, 26 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:35
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:25
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$130Jetstar
Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:25
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
$130Jetstar
Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:35
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 22:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$132Jetstar
Fri, 27 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:25
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
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21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
$132Jetstar
Wed, 25 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 23:15
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:25
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$133Jetstar
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:25
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:35 - 14:10
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
$133Jetstar
Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 23:15
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:25
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$134Jetstar
Booking Insights

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 Sydney, at $79 return. The most popular route is Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $82.

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 $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $429 and $390 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 Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), with an average flight price of $119.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to South Pacific 
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 $371. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are $425 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 $116, from Melbourne $1,002, from Canberra $1,020
  • 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.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 226 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
DFW - NAN
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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.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

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.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

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

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

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