Travel sales pop up sporadically – and when a hot one appears, take advantage with Afterpay even if you're short on cash.
Which sites offer Afterpay flights?
Afterpay isn't super commonplace among air travel, but that doesn't mean it's not entirely unavailable. The payment service can be found at:
Jetstar for flights and related products including checked luggage, seat selection and in-flight meals. Afterpay is available to you as long as the flight departs at least 48 hours from the time of booking. Bookings can be made up to $3,000 which must include the 1.5% service charge fee.
Webjet for flights, holiday packages and select hotel bookings. Purchases can't exceed $3,000 and a 1.15% payment fee must be included in the total amount. Bookings are available through mobile, desktop or the Webjet app.
How does Afterpay work for flights?
Just like you would opt to pay with a credit card or PayPal when making a purchase online, you can opt to pay via Afterpay and the item will be instantly yours.
Repayments are automatically taken from your account in interest-free instalments every fortnight for eight weeks. A text message reminder is sent before the deduction is taken, which is an easy reminder to make sure the funds are in your account.
Paying for your Jetstar flight is done in 3 easy steps
1. Find your flights
First and foremost, pop in your preferred destination and find the day that suits you the most. From here, simply pick your departure and return dates (if applicable). Once your flights are locked in, feel free to add extras such as baggage and seat selection.
2. Add in your booking details
Fill out your booking details and proceed to payment.
3. Selecting Afterpay
Here you'll be able to select the Afterpay option to cover your flights. Keep in mind that the first Afterpay payment may be higher than the rest. All that's left to do is click "Pay now", which sends you directly to the Afterpay website.
Alongside Jetstar, Webjet also offers the use of Afterpay flights
1. Find your flights
You know the drill. First is a quick search for your perfect flights. Add your departure and return (if applicable) seats to carts, as well as any extras you wish to have.
2. Selecting Afterpay
Webjet makes paying with Afterpay easy as pie. Once you've filled in your booking details, scroll down to choose your payment method. When Afterpday is chosen, the repayments you need to make are outlined on the screen. From here, simply go through to pay now.
Why buy flights with Afterpay?
Purchasing airfares with Afterpay comes with a string of advantages (see below), but how do the numbers actually stack up? We've checked out some of the most popular routes across Australia via Jetstar to see what payments look like when broken down into repayments.
Keep in mind full-price fares are accurate at the time of writing and serve as a guide only.
Flight route
Full price
4 interest-free fortnightly repayments work out to
Sydney–Melbourne
$60 return
$15.23 a fortnight
Melbourne–Gold Coast
$102 return
$25.88 a fortnight
Adelaide–Sydney
$126 return
$31.97 a fortnight
Perth–Sydney
$354 return
$89.83 a fortnight
Brisbane–Hamilton Island
$546 return
$138.55 a fortnight
Hobart–Melbourne
$94 return
$23.85 a fortnight
What are the pros and cons of using Afterpay to book flights?
Not sure if Afterpay is right for you? We've got you sorted with the good and the bad:
You don't need to pay fares all at once if you're short on cash
Payments are interest-free
You have eight weeks to pay off
Afterpay covers flights and extras (baggage, seat selection)
High spending maximums
Instant approval
Late fees are capped at 25% of your total purchase (maximum of $68)
Afterpay purchases include payment fees
First payment can work out higher than the rest
Must be over the age of 18
Late fees apply if the funds aren't paid on time
Refunds can get messy as they go through the airline/third-party site's policy
What happens after I buy flights with Afterpay?
Buying flights with Afterpay works the same way if you were to buy an item of clothing. Once purchased, four, interest-free fortnightly repayments will be made from your registered account. No stress, no fuss.
Are there other companies like Afterpay to book flights?
Afterpay is one of a few payment services on offer for airfares. Book your next flight with:
Note: These are some of our best flight deals at the moment, but Afterpay may not be accepted by these companies. Some do offer other buy now pay later options though. See sites for details.
Deal
Australia flights from $70 one way
Available for travel on select dates across Australia. Sample fare departs from Ballina Byron to Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Member Price: 10% off or more on over 100,000 hotels
Available for travel on select dates across Australia at Expedia. Destinations include Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and more. T&Cs apply.
Stephanie Yip was the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for a range of travel publications including Thomas Cook Magazine and Showpo. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and has visited over 50 countries (and counting). She has a passion for sharing her experiences and knowledge of travel and helping consumers stretch their travel cash while on holiday. See full bio
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