We keep you in the loop on the weekly Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy, including an analysis on whether they’re worth it, along with everything else you need to know about the sale.
Not every Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy sale is equal, after all. And checking it every week is one of the best ways to know how good of a deal you’re actually getting. We vet the sale each week to let you know what the cheapest fares are, what some of the best deals are and when they’re available.
What’s the Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy sale for 7 June?
This week, there’s a good selection of flights to warm destinations right through the winter months. Fly to the Gold Coast from $39, Sunshine Coast from $54, Cairns from $79 and even Uluru from $99. If you’re looking to head overseas, you can book Bangkok from just $249 (our deal highlight this week) or Hawaii from just $269.
Here’s all the fares in this week’s sale
| From | To | Travel Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle – Port Stephens | Gold Coast | 15 Jul 24 – 06 Aug 24 | $39 |
| Gold Coast | Newcastle – Port Stephens | 02 Jul 24 – 06 Aug 24 | $39 |
| Newcastle – Port Stephens | Brisbane | 26 Jun 24 – 31 Jul 24 | $44 |
| Brisbane | Newcastle – Port Stephens | 25 Jun 24 – 06 Aug 24 | $44 |
| Gold Coast | Canberra | 27 Jun 24 – 06 Jul 24 | $54 |
| Canberra | Gold Coast | 17 Jul 24 – 31 Jul 24 | $54 |
| Sydney | Sunshine Coast | 14 Jul 24 – 05 Aug 24 | $54 |
| Sunshine Coast | Sydney | 26 Jun 24 – 06 Aug 24 | $54 |
| Melbourne (Avalon) | Gold Coast | 10 Jul 24 – 06 Aug 24 | $54 |
| Gold Coast | Melbourne (Avalon) | 22 Jul 24 – 06 Aug 24 | $54 |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine) | Ballina Byron | 15 Jul 24 – 31 Jul 24 | $74 |
| Ballina Byron | Melbourne (Tullamarine) | 19 Jul 24 – 05 Aug 24 | $74 |
| Gold Coast | Cairns | 20 Jul 24 – 05 Aug 24 | $79 |
| Uluru (Ayers Rock) | Melbourne (Tullamarine) | 23 Jul 24 – 04 Aug 24 | $99 |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine) | Uluru (Ayers Rock) | 14 Jul 24 – 05 Aug 24 | $99 |
| Gold Coast | Perth | 18 Jul 24 – 26 Jul 24 | $169 |
| Perth | Gold Coast | 18 Jul 24 – 28 Jul 24 | $169 |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine) | Bangkok | 08 Jul 24 – 29 Aug 24 | $249 |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine) | Phuket | 13 Jul 24 – 30 Aug 24 | $259 |
| Melbourne (Tullamarine) | Honolulu | 07 Jul 24 – 25 Aug 24 | $269 |
| Sydney | Honolulu | 11 Jul 24 – 31 Aug 24 | $269 |
When can you travel?
Flights are available from mid-July to early August. So, the travel window really isn’t that big on this sale. But, if you’re flexible and can travel within those few weeks, you can bag a bargain.
Luckily, fares to Thailand and Hawaii are both slightly extended. You can fly from early July to late August on those routes.
How does this week’s Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy stack up?
We think it’s a pretty fair sale. Anything below the $40 mark we genuinely believe is a good price. Roundtrip fares to Thailand and Hawaii around the $500 mark are certainly great deals — especially given both are direct flights.
Compared to AirAsia or Scoot (for Thailand fares), you’ll be saving about $100 roundtrip on these direct journeys compared to those connecting flights.
What to know about Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy
When is the Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy sale and what time does it start?
Jetstar’s sale is on just about every Friday, from 12pm to 8pm.
Occasionally, if the airline has another sale on, it will skip the weekly Friday sale.
Better yet, sometimes it will even extend it to be a weekend fare frenzy, where you’ll have until either the Sunday or Monday night to book.
Does Jetstar have Friday Frenzy every week?
Not quite. If there’s another sale on that runs over a Friday, Jetstar will skip its usual Friday sale. (If you don’t want to miss a non-Friday Fare Frenzy Jetstar sale, check out our Jetstar deals page where we share all Jetstar sales).
Are the Friday Fare Frenzy sales any good?
To be blunt, yes and no. We analyse every Jetstar sale we write about and compare it to previous ones and other airlines to see if it actually is a decent deal.
Some weeks are certainly better than others, but if you keep watch (or if you keep watching this page), you can score a stellar deal. Lately, flights have been going for $29 to $39 each way for the cheapest fares, which is in-line with the lowest Jetstar seems to go these days.
If you’re looking for an international flight, these probably aren’t the best sales for you. Jetstar rarely includes overseas flights in these sales. But, rarely isn’t never.
Is Friday even a good day to book a flight?
If the price is right, yes!
We’ll often see articles highlighting the best days to fly but not necessarily the best days to make your booking. But it’s the latter that we’re focusing on here and we needed to do some digging to find it.
According to NerdWallet: “The reality is that flight prices change constantly and at all hours of the day, adjusting to real-time demand. Airlines don’t restock on the same day every week like a grocery store, so you won’t find deals by waiting until Tuesdays to book. However, you might find some modest savings if you’re willing to fly on a Tuesday or Wednesday, when there’s less demand than usual.”
What do Jetstar fares include in the Friday Fare Frenzy sales?
All of Jetstar’s sale fares are for “Starter” fares, which only include the guarantee of a seat on the plane and up to 7kg of checked luggage.
You can always add on extras (for a fee) to our fare, like checked bags or seat selection, if needed.
Previous Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy fares
| Date | Starting Price | Domestic or International |
|---|---|---|
| 12 April 2024 | $39 | Both |
| 5 April | $39 | Both |
| 22 March 2024 | $225 | International |
| 15 March 2024 | $54 | Both |
| 7 March 2024 | $34 | Domestic |
| 9 February 2024 | $29 | Domestic |
