Jetstar drops $0 return flights in Japan and South Korea sale, plus more of the best travel deals this month

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If it feels like you blinked and all of a sudden the holidays are over, then you're not alone.

Lucky for you, we've been scouring the internet in search of the best travel deals available this month so you can make those holiday plans a reality.

So, consider this your sign to start planning that new year escape.

Flight deals

Jetstar has announced a Japan and South Korea edition of its Return for FREE Sale with over 18,000 return fares available for $0.

Travellers who purchase an outbound starter fare to Tokyo (Narita), Osaka (Kansai) or Seoul (Incheon) can receive the return fare at no cost.

Travel dates vary per route but include early May to late November 2025. The sale ends at 11.59pm AEDT on Friday January 30, unless sold out prior.

Singapore Airlines has launched its Singapore Airlines, with discounted fares across Business Class and Economy Class.

From now until February 4, travellers can score great deals for travel during select periods from March 1 through to November 18 2026.

Some of the best Economy deals include:

• Bangkok from $836
• Barcelona from $1635
• Colombo from $1019
• Hong Kong from $916
• London from $1629
• Seoul from $946

For Perth and Darwin only, there are additional special fares available to the United States, including flights to Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle from $1588.

Want to finally get to Japan and check out cherry blossom season? Now is your chance.

Webjet has launched a limited-time sale to a number of cities across Asia, including Tokyo and Osaka, during the country's springtime.

Other deals include fares to Vietnam - a rising hotspot for Aussie family holidays - The Philippines, and Sri Lanka.

See all the deals here.

Virgin Australia Holidays by Hopper is offering discounted travel packages, including Economy Choice flights and accommodation, making it even easier to get that trip locked in.

Book your package here.

Fiji Airways has been announced as the Official Airline Partner of the Oceania Football Confederation and is offering 10 per cent off flights across its network to celebrate.

Jetstar has also announced it will offer thousands more low fares on Canberra to Brisbane route from just $129.

Cruise deals

Travellers can score up to 75 per cent off the second guest and up to $1,000 off per stateroom on select sailings with Celebrity Cruises.

From today until January 28, the offers are available on select sailings 3-nights and longer departing January 23, 2026 – May 10, 2028, as well as 9-Night and longer Alaska Cruisetours on Celebrity Summit departing May 08, 2026 – September 4, 2026 and Celebrity Solstice departing May 07, 2027 – September 03, 2027.

Some top pick itineraries include:

• Departing 17 October 2026: 11- night New Zealand (from $3,299 AUD)
• Departing 31 October 2026: 10-night Australia Wine & Tasmania (from $3,989 AUD)

Flat Beds Tour + Cruise has some cruise deals on offer if you need some destination inspiration.

Deals included in the sale:

• Magnificent Europe with APT - save $5,400 per couple. 15 nights on board one of the most popular river cruises, with personalised service and world-class dining experiences along the way.
• Greek Islands on Silver Nova - save up to 40 per cent. Receive an exclusive USD$300 onboard credit per suite if you book now, on a seven-day cruise from $6,480 pp.
• Splendours of Egypt & the Nile with Uniworld - save $4,320. A spectacular river cruise, exploring ancient sites in the height of luxury.

Or, tick off a bucket list cruise and head to Alaska.

HX Expeditions, the world's oldest and longest-running expedition cruise company, is currently hosting a sale with savings of up to $1,750pp off all-inclusive expeditions to Alaska. New guests also receive $400 onboard credit.

HX expeditions are all-inclusive – encompassing all onboard meals, drinks, activities, and even an onboard Science and Education Program.

Viking Cruises is also offering great deals right now. Fly free, receive a flight upgrade credit or save up to $5,000 per couple on its Discover Egypt, ancient & modern, with Viking's Pharaohs & Pyramids voyage from Cairo round-trip when booked before March 31.

Hotel deals

Planning to head down to the AO this month? As the city prepares to host one of the world's biggest tennis events, Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders and Next Hotel Melbourne by Hilton are offering some perfectly timed accommodation and dining packages.

Starting from just $329 per night, the Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders package includes a one-night stay plus a two-course dinner for two with a glass of house wine or beer at Bistrot Bisou.

While at Next Hotel Melbourne, the stay and dine package starts from $439 per night, and includes a two-course dinner for two at La Madonna, complimentary breakfast, and overnight accommodation.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is also kicking off 2026 with a massive sale, offering 25 per cent off hotel bookings for IHG One Rewards members and 20 per cent off for non-members.

This includes stays at far-flung luxury resorts in places like the Maldives, Fiji, Koh Samui, Phu Quoc and Bora Bora, to bustling city breaks in Tokyo, Kyoto, Sydney, Singapore and more.

IHG properties include InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco hotels, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and many more. For the full list of participating hotels, see IHG properties.

Package deals

Luxury Escapes

Ayodya Resort Bali, 5-nights from $1729, valued at $3889

Inclusions:

• Classic Deluxe Room for two
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Daily lunch at any open onsite restaurant
• Nightly dinner at any open onsite restaurant
• Unlimited daily free-flow drinks
• All-day snacks at any open onsite restaurant or pool bar

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, 7-nights from $1999, valued at $6674

Inclusions:

• Deluxe room for two adults and two children (under 11)
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Daily set-menu lunch
• Nightly set-menu dinner or buffet
• Daily free-flow drinks hour
• One daily 30-minute massage per package
• One afternoon tea experience per package
• One optional Thai cooking class

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, 5-nights from $5999, valued at $14,023

Inclusions:

• Ocean Villa for two
• Round-trip domestic flight and speedboat transfers to and from Malé
• Daily breakfast
• Daily lunch
• Nightly dinner
• Unlimited daily free-flow drinks
• Complimentary in-room minibar, replenished once daily

Expedia

Lumiere Riverside Suite Vietnam, from $1564pp, save $4302

Inclusions:

• Return flights from Sydney
• 11-nights accommodation in a city-view apartment

Kelapa Retreat & Spa, from $2142, save $4611

Inclusions:

• Return flights from Sydney
• 9-nights accommodation in Ocean Villa

Kora Beach Resort Phuket, from $4237pp, save $7368

Inclusions:

• Return flights from Sydney
• 8-nights accommodation in a deluxe double or twin room

Tour deals

Globus family of brands (GFOB) is also kicking off the new year with a range of cruise and tour deals across its suite of brands, including Avalon Waterways, Globus and Cosmos.

• Save up to $2,600pp plus fly FREE on select departures on Magnificent Europe and Magnificent Rivers of Europe and Rhine & Rhone Revealed with Avalon Waterways
• Save up to $1,000 per couple on select 2026 Globus tours. Choose to take off $250 per person, or receive $500 per person air credit – the choice is up to the traveller

Explore Worldwide has announced the launch of its Big Blue Sale, offering travellers the opportunity to save up to 20 per cent on over 2,000 immersive adventures across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Bookings must be made between 15 January and 10 February 2026, for travel between 15 January and 31 December 2026.

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