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Flights

Cheap flights, the honest way.

We don't sell flights. Fares are most competitive when you search them yourself, so here's how to do it well, and how we plan the rest of your trip around whatever you book.

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We'll plan everything after landing

Tell us where you land and fly out, and how long you've got. We'll fit the tours, transport and beds in between, with one booking and no booking fees.

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Skip the short hops

Sydney to Cairns without flying

Most East Coast legs are quicker and cheaper overland once you count airport time and baggage. See the route, the bus passes and how long each stop deserves.

See the East Coast route

Backpacker flight cheats

A few rules of thumb we've learnt the hard way.

  • Book ~6 weeks ahead for domestic, ~3 months for international

    Sweet spot for AU/NZ/Asia routes. After that, prices usually rise.

  • Tuesday/Wednesday flights are usually cheaper

    Weekend flights add 15-30%. If your dates are flexible, mid-week wins.

  • Search incognito, but it's mostly a myth

    Some airlines do track. Doesn't hurt. The bigger trick: search a whole month, or 'anywhere', to find the cheap days and destinations.

  • Set a price alert

    Most flight search sites let you watch a route and email you when it drops. Set one as soon as you know your dates.

  • Budget carriers + add-on baggage = sometimes more expensive than full-service

    Always compare the total price. AirAsia + 20kg can cost more than Singapore Airlines on the same route.

  • Multi-city beats two one-ways

    If you're doing Sydney → Bali → Sydney with a stop somewhere, search as multi-city. Often $200+ cheaper.