Best Boxing Day flight sales for 2025

These are the flight deals you've been waiting for all year – from domestic deals to overseas bargains available this Boxing Day.

Top flights deals


Get ready to tick "travel more" off your list of New Year's resolutions. Boxing Day is when some of the hottest flight deals drop. Check out the list of deals we've gathered so far from some of the major airlines in Australia.

All the flight sales that are available now

Virgin Australia Virgin Australia

Up to 15% off selected flights to Europe

Ends

Qatar Airways Qatar Airways

Up to 40% on Doha holidays with Qatar Airways

Wotif Wotif

100% off return flights on select holiday packages

Virgin Australia Virgin Australia

Australia flights from $63 at Virgin Australia

AirAsia AirAsia

Up to 30% off flight + hotel

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Jetstar flights in Australia from $29 one way at Skyscanner

Pay Later Travel Pay Later Travel

$10 off your first flight at Pay Later Travel

Expedia.com.au Expedia.com.au

Member Price: 10% off or more on over 100,000 hotels

Omio Omio

Book budget flights in Europe from €23

Priceline.com Priceline.com

Up to 83% off worldwide flights

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Flights to Malaysia from $350 return

CheapOAir CheapOAir

Up to $40 off flight fees

SmartFares SmartFares

Up to USD$25 off business class flight fees

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Sydney flights from $112 return

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Domestic and international flights from $68

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Cheap Flights to Noumea from $344

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Cheap Flights to Vanuatu from $218

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Cheap flights to Timor-Leste from $251

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Flights to Fiji from $217

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Cheap Flights to Solomon Islands from $414

Momondo Momondo

Flights to the Solomon Islands from $870

Cheap Flights Cheap Flights

Flights to Port Moresby from $280

Cheap Flights Cheap Flights

New Zealand flights from $265

Momondo Momondo

Noumea flights from $365

Cheap Flights Cheap Flights

Sydney to Bali flights from $254

Cheap Flights Cheap Flights

Australia to East Timor flights from $259

Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines

Up to 10% off select flights

Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines

FREE Singapore tour

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Cheap Flights to Port Moresby Airport from $739

CheapFlightsFares CheapFlightsFares

Subscribe & get up to $10 off

Aunt Betty Aunt Betty

No booking fees

Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines

Up to 30% student discount on domestic & international flights

Skyscanner Skyscanner

Cheapest flights refreshed every 5 to 7 days

Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines

Flights to Indonesia from $821.35

Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines

Japan flights from $997.75

Cheap Flights Cheap Flights

Cheap Flights to Fiji from $265

Emirates Emirates

Rome flights from $2,099 return

Emirates Emirates

Dubai flights from $2,079 return

Emirates Emirates

Christchurch flights from $729 return

Emirates Emirates

Dublin flights from $2,289 return


What are the best Boxing Day flight deals for 2024?

All of Australia's major airlines are having Boxing Day flight deals this year.

Jetstar has the cheapest with flights from $34 across Australia and $169 overseas. These are one-way prices.

Virgin Australia comes closely behind with local flights from $49 each way and international journeys for under $500 return.

Looking for luxury? Qantas has ditched the digits and is offering fares from $119 across Australia. It's network of regional destinations makes it the perfect choice for getting off the beaten track.

When do the Boxing Day flight sales start?

Boxing Day officially starts at midnight on 26 December every year.

While most airlines play by these rules, sometimes you'll get some early starters.

Which airlines are going to offer Boxing Day flight deals in 2024?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia have flight deals in 2023.

Qatar, Emirates and Air New Zealand don't seem to be participating this year.

Online travel agencies and aggregators including Flight Centre, Expedia, Budget Air, Skyscanner and Kayak are also worth keeping an eye on over the Boxing Day sale period. They often offer promo codes with extra discounts.

Some can even save you more than when booking direct with the airline. Plus, they help you compare prices on various sites to make sure you're getting the best fare.

I can't wait until Boxing Day! Do airlines have Christmas sales too?

Yes. This year Jetstar had a Christmas sale on 7 December with flights from $39 on the table.

This is nothing new for the budget airline,w hich has launched a Christmas sale in both 2021 and 2022.

Other airlines aren't quite as eager, most waiting until Boxing Day to drop fares.

How do this year's Boxing Day flight sales compare to last year?

This year's sales are similar to, or slightly more expensive than last year's.

With inflation and the cost of fuel increasing, this increase is understandable.

How do I get the best Boxing Day flight deals?

Taking advantage of the flight sales during Boxing Day can definitely get you more value for money, so here are some tips to help you get the flight you want:

  • Be flexible with your dates. Usually, the further out you are from the date you're planning to leave, the cheaper the flight may be.
  • Go anywhere. Don't go into the sales looking for a specific destination or you may end up disappointed that you can't get a deal to the place you want to go. Instead, have a broader range of places or settle on the simple idea of a beach holiday or city break instead. Let the prices guide you to your next holiday spot and you may just find somewhere new to love.
  • Know when the sales start and finish. Sales work on a first-come-first-served basis, so make sure you're on your computer when the sale starts to get the best offers.
  • Check in at midnight. Most Boxing Day sales launch at the stroke of midnight. Set your clocks and check this page at 12.01am AEDT to see what juicy discounts are ripe for the picking.
  • Cut back on bags where you can. This is particularly important if you're flying on a budget carrier, as luggage is one of the biggest problems that they have. Most budget carriers charge an extra fee if you want to check in your bags.

When should I be looking for flights to get the best deal on Boxing Day?

Travel during your preferred destination's off-peak or shoulder season.

While it may be a bit cooler or wetter, there will be fewer crowds and a lot more deals. Remember, peak season isn't just the best time to go – it's also the most expensive.

Check out our guides on the best times to visit dozens of destinations, where we include graphs like the one below to know when the best time to go is.


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