Score a ‘free’ flight from your dream destination with Jetstar’s latest offer!

If you've been daydreaming about a trip to Asia, but the cost of airfare has been holding you back, Jetstar's latest offer might just be the ticket to your dream holiday.

The budget airline has announced an incredible 'Return for Free' sale, which could see you flying back from Japan without having to pay a cent for your return fare.



Jetstar's 'Return for Free' sale is a part of its international travel promotion—with the last being a Christmas sale called ‘Jetsmas’—which has been a hit with travellers in the past.

The deal is simple: book an outbound fare from Brisbane, Cairns, or Sydney to either Tokyo or Osaka, and you can return for free on select dates.


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Jetstar offers a 72-hour ‘Return for Free’ sale for those who want to travel to Japan. Credit: Jetstar


The sale, available only for a limited 72-hour window, offers some incredibly cheap fares.

For instance, you can fly one-way from Cairns to Osaka for $337, with a free return flight included. Or, if you're departing from Brisbane, you can reach Osaka (Kansai) for $476.

The travel dates for the free return journey are flexible, ranging from late February to early December 2024.

This gives you plenty of opportunities to plan your dream trip to Japan, whether you're hoping to catch the cherry blossoms in spring, the vibrant autumn leaves, or the snow-capped mountains in winter.



This exciting offer comes on the heels of Jetstar's announcement of a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its fleet.

The airline is set to transform its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, overhauling both economy and business class cabins. The upgrade will include more business class seats, onboard Wi-Fi, and improved crew rest areas, allowing longer flights.

The business class cabin will see a significant expansion, doubling from 21 to 44 seats. This is in response to a growing demand for premium services among Jetstar's customers.

However, the upgrade isn't just about adding more seats.

Jetstar is also focusing on enhancing the in-flight experience for all passengers. The airline is replacing all economy and business seats with ergonomic designs by RECARO Aircraft Seating.

These new seats will feature seat back smartphone and tablet holders, a power outlet to keep devices charged, and six-way headrests for head and neck support.



Surprisingly, Jetstar is also scrapping its in-flight entertainment screens.

Instead, passengers can access Wi-Fi on-board their flight for the first time ever. This will allow travellers to stream content and browse the internet during their journey.
Key Takeaways

  • Jetstar has announced a 'Return for Free' sale for flights out of Japan, allowing passengers to pay only for the outward journey from Australia.
  • Travellers from major ports such as Brisbane, Cairns, or Sydney can book a flight to Tokyo or Osaka and return for free on select dates.
  • Some one-way fares start at $337 from Cairns to Osaka, with the promotion running for 72 hours.
  • Jetstar's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet is undergoing a multimillion-dollar upgrade, including more business class seats and onboard Wi-Fi, but the removal of in-flight entertainment screens in favour of seat-back smartphone and tablet holders.
What do you think of this incredible offer, members? Have you ever taken advantage of Jetstar's 'Return for Free' sale in the past? Share your experiences in the comments below.
 
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As I was pointing out their headline said free flight to your dream destination, but that is wrong, it's a free flight home from your dream destination. Yes I know you get a free flight but writers of the artical should have worded it differently.
 
It's not get free flights to overseas locations as per your headline it's come home for free after you get there.
As I was pointing out their headline said free flight to your dream destination, but that is wrong, it's a free flight home from your dream destination. Yes I know you get a free flight but writers of the artical should have worded it differently.
The headline has been edited, @Phantom36. Thanks for pointing that out :D
 
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Their they go again always the eastern states get all the good offers but they can’t do the same for the rest, why can’t they include Perth, theirs no difference in distance between Brisbane and Perth, these bloody airlines really get my goat, sign pissed off 😤 traveller.
Yep spot on but at least our trips to Bali are shorter and a bit cheaper.
 
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Their they go again always the eastern states get all the good offers but they can’t do the same for the rest, why can’t they include Perth, theirs no difference in distance between Brisbane and Perth, these bloody airlines really get my goat, sign pissed off 😤 traveller.
I’m with on this one being a local from Perth. We always miss out. It would be nice to include us west Aussies. What would be even nicer would be to include more choice of destination
 
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