Happy little surprises from Qantas, the Red Tail sales discount flights to destinations all over the world when you least expect it. With a history of flights to North America for less than $1,000 return, cheap fares to New Zealand and discounted tickets to Asia, these are sales that every Qantas fan and bargain hunter should keep an eye out for.
What flights are on sale in the latest Qantas Red Tail sale?
You can fly to New Zealand from just $549 return in the latest Red Tail sale. There’s a few destinations to choose from, including Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington.
Flights are on sale from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Here’s a full list of all the flights included in New Zealand Red Tail Sale
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Auckland | $549 |
| Melbourne | Auckland | $549 |
| Brisbane | Auckland | $549 |
| Sydney | Wellington | $569 |
| Sydney | Christchurch | $569 |
| Sydney | Queenstown | $569 |
| Melbourne | Wellington | $569 |
| Melbourne | Christchurch | $569 |
| Brisbane | Wellington | $569 |
| Melbourne | Queenstown | $569 |
| Brisbane | Christchurch | $569 |
| Brisbane | Queenstown | $619 |
| Adelaide | Auckland | $669 |
| Adelaide | Christchurch | $669 |
| Adelaide | Wellington | $669 |
| Adelaide | Queenstown | $748 |
| Perth | Christchurch | $1079 |
| Perth | Auckland | $1099 |
| Perth | Wellington | $1099 |
| Perth | Queenstown | $1157 |
When can you travel?
If you’re after a snow trip, this one’s for you. Most flights are available from July to September, including fares to Queenstown.
If you’re not, and prefer warmer weather, these fares are also available later in the year and into 2025. You can also travel from October to December and again from late January to April 2025.
When do you need to book by?
You have until 4 June, 2024 to book this deal. So there’s about a week to plan the perfect adventure in New Zealand.
How good is this Red Tail sale?
Compared to the last time Qantas discounted flights to New Zealand, it’s not quite as good. Back in February Qantas was offering flights to Auckland from both Sydney and Melbourne for $499 — $50 cheaper than this time around. Those flights were available during autumn, too. And, to Auckland, that’s a much better time to visit.
How to book these flights
Since there’s no promo code required to book, you can either head directly to the Qantas website to book or your preferred travel agency, whether online or in-store.
Book by 4 June to get these prices.
Everything to know about a Qantas Red Tail sale
What is a “Red Tail” sale?
A Red Tail sale is Qantas’ name for a flight sale, and can offer pretty significant savings on fares around the world. They tend to feature cheap flights to a selection of cities, often featuring North America and Asia. But we’ve also seen Red Tail sales to cities across New Zealand, too.
How often do they happen?
Popping up sporadically, unlike the Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy and Virgin Australia Happy Hour sales, there isn’t any schedule that Qantas sticks to with it’s Red Tail sales.
That said, they do happen about once per month and rotate around different destinations. We see Asia and North America as two of the most frequent destinations discounted.
How is a Red Tail sale different to a Red E Deal?
A Qantas Red Tail sale is a limited-time offer further discounting fares from their usual prices and are more targeted to specific destinations or continents.
Red E Deals are sort of like an always-on deal. They show you what the lowest available rates are.
Why should I book a flight with Qantas?
Unlike the other two major Australian airlines, Qantas does offer a full service experience. That means you’ll get to check a bag, use the in-flight entertainment system and get food and drinks during your flight. If you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, you’ll also be able to select your seat for free.
