Asia flights from $165 in major airline sales - plus more travel deals

It’s no secret travel to Asia is absolutely booming for Aussies right now. If you’re feeling a sense of FOMO and want to get in on the action, now is the time to book.

Qantas has launched an international airfare sale across its Asia network, with discounted fares to 10 destinations including Bali, Singapore, Tokyo, Sapporo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Bengaluru.

The week-long sale includes seats on the airline’s seasonal Sydney–Sapporo service, which returns on December 7, with Economy fares from $1,349 return.

Travel is available in December and again from February through to late March, the peak of the Hokkaido snow season, with Niseko’s ski fields around a two-hour drive from New Chitose Airport.

Scoot’s Everywhere Sale is also offering one-way fares starting $165, giving Australians the chance to discover more popular Southeast Asian destinations.

From Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park, to Padang, where rugged coastline, surf breaks and Minangkabau culture and cuisine await, or Belitung, known for its white-sand beaches and striking granite rock formations.

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There are also cheap flights to visit Danang’s golden beaches and easy access to Hoi An, or Phuket’s island-hopping adventures and sunset beach clubs.

Or maybe you’re keen on Osaka’s buzzing food scene and crisp autumn air, or Seoul’s vibrant K-culture and irresistible street food.

Scoot’s sale runs from today until 20 September 2026, and covers a range of travel dates between October 2026 and August 2027.

Here are some more epic travel deals we’ve spotted this month.

Cruise deals

Cunard

• Cunard has unveiled The Europe Event, offering Europe adventures aboard its four iconic Queens with savings of up to 25 per cent and a reduced deposit of five per cent across a wide selection of 2027 and 2028 voyages.
• The offer runs until 30 November 2026, or until sold out, with voyages across the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords, British Isles and Northern Europe.

HX Expeditions

• HX Expeditions continues to celebrate its 130th year with a range of deals.
• In addition, HX is also offering 5 per cent extra off cabins and 10 per cent extra off suites.

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Norwegian Spirit is about to return to Sydney for her longest and most extensive Australia and New Zealand season ever. To celebrate NCL is offering limited-time reduced rates on selected South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia sailings, with fares starting from only $115 per person per day.

Regent Seven Seas

• Regent Seven Seas is offering deals for “Cruising in Europe Beyond Peak Season”, with up to 50 per cent off select sailings.
• Select late 2026 and early 2027 voyages with Regent offer travellers the opportunity to experience Europe at its most authentic, with 20 per cent to 50 per cent off when booked by 30 September 2026.

Celebrity Cruises

• Celebrity Cruises Spring sale is now live for bookings made before 23 September 2026, guests can take up to 75 per cent off a second guest and save up to $1,200 per room on select sailings departing before 10 May 2028.
• Plus, early birds looking to travel sooner can save a bonus of up to $600 off select 2027 Europe sailings.

Aurora Expeditions

• Aurora Expeditions has launched a new Glaciers & Fjords of Southern Patagonia voyage taking travellers through the fjords of Patagonia.
• Book this experience between now and 30 September 2026, and you can save up to 25 per cent and receive additional Air Credit of up to $5,000.