Qantas Launches Pacific Islands Sale with Fares from $579 Return
Qantas has launched a week-long sale across its Pacific network, offering more than 18,000 discounted seats to eight island destinations including Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Samoa, Palau, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and Norfolk Island. Sale fares start from $579 return.
Growing Demand for Pacific Travel
- The sale comes amid strong demand for Pacific Island holidays among Australians.
- More than 430,000 trips were taken to Fiji in 2025-26, up more than 5% from the previous year.
- Fiji travel increased nearly 14% year-on-year, with one in every 30 overseas trips by Australians now destined for the Pacific Islands.
Lowest Economy Return Fares
- Brisbane - Vanuatu: from $579
- Sydney - Fiji: from $599
- Sydney/Brisbane - Norfolk Island: from $599
- Brisbane - New Caledonia: from $609
- Sydney - Tonga: from $699
- Brisbane - Palau: from $799
- Brisbane - Solomon Islands: from $799
Business Class Sale Fares
- Brisbane/Sydney - Norfolk Island: from $1,099
- Brisbane - New Caledonia: from $1,209
- Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne - Vanuatu: from $1,539
Travel Period
- Sale fares are available for selected travel dates between November 2026 and September 2027.
- Travel periods include popular seasonal windows for:
- Snorkelling and diving in Vanuatu and Palau
- Whale watching in Tonga
- Exploring New Caledonia's UNESCO-listed lagoon
- Norfolk Island's Bounty Day celebrations
Qantas Executive Comment
- Cam Wallace, CEO of Qantas International, said the Pacific Islands remain a favourite destination for Australian travellers.
- He noted that the sale caters to a range of holiday styles, including couples' getaways, family vacations, and group trips, with travel dates extending through September 2027.
Included Benefits
- All Qantas sale fares include:
- Checked baggage
- Complimentary food and beverages
- Inflight entertainment
Booking Deadline
- The sale runs from 20 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, unless seats sell out earlier.
Key Takeaway
Qantas is capitalizing on growing demand for Pacific Island travel with discounted fares to eight destinations, offering travelers an opportunity to book island getaways through September 2027 starting from $579 return.
