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Seasoned and budding travellers alike know the toils of the flight booking game. They go up, they go down (sometimes), then they go up and up. But over the past few years there has been a trend towards Black Friday flight sales and other travel deals that can save you a lot of money on your globetrotting adventures. As in, up to 50 per cent in some cases (such as with Flight Centre’s Cyber Sale deals this year).
The key is to book before someone else swoops in on the best offers – and before the sale ends. So here, we’ve curated a guide to the 2024 Black Friday deals that can have you realise your travel aspirations for much less. Read on for Gourmet Traveller‘s guide to Black Friday flight deals for this year.
Do airlines have Black Friday Sales in Australia?
Airlines and travel booking companies alike have been known to offer generous deals during the Black Friday sales period, including Virgin Australia, Etihad and Flight Centre. While Black Friday is officially on November 29, with deals running through to Cyber Monday on December 2, many sales start early.
Best Black Friday flight sales in 2024
So to help you plan for your next holiday, here are some of the best Black Friday flight deals of this year.
Best Black Friday international flight deals
- Flight Centre: The flight agency site is having a Cyber sale with up to 50 per cent off flights across Asian, North American, European and South Pacific destinations – as well as round-the-world trips –carried by the likes of Finnair, Virgin Australia, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand
- Virgin Australia: Jet away on economy return to Bali from $609 and other destinations for less when booking within Virgin Australia within its Black Friday sale.
- LATAM Airlines: South America’s largest airline LATAM Airlines is offering up to 15 per cent off its flights, including a direct service between Sydney and Santiago as well as Melbourne to Santiago.
- Etihad Airways: Etihad had some special Black Friday flight offers for international return from Sydney and Melbourne to Athens, Barcelona and Cairo and more – starting from $1243.
- Qatar Airways: Companion fares from $1719 per person return when booked by December 1.
Best Black Friday multi-stop flight deals
- Flight Centre: Multi-stop return flights for Honolulu and Los Angeles from $1346 (and other flights) are ideal for covering more ground on your voyage.
Best Black Friday round-the-world flight deals
Flight Centre: Hop around an enticing trinity of international cities Tokyo, Paris and Los Angeles via Finnair from $2699 return.
Best Black Friday domestic flight deals
- Flight Centre: With one-way economy Virgin and Qantas tickets from $57, an interstate trip to the likes of Sunshine Coast, Launceston, Hobart, Perth, Cairns, Hamilton Island is more affordable than ever.
- Virgin Australia: Whether a Melbourne weekend or a week up north in tropical Queensland was on the cards, Virgin’s Black Friday domestic flight deals from $9 was worth checking out.
- Jetstar: Jetstar Black Friday flights to domestic destinations from $46 and return for free packages from $245
- Qantas: While not specifically for Black Friday, Qantas if offering some deals for flights to Ballina from $119 and more
Best Black Friday travel sales of 2024
Read on for the best Black Friday deals on tours, cruises and holidays from the likes of Flight Centre and Bookings.com.
Best Black Friday tour deals
- Flight Centre: Up to 50 per cent off tours this Black Friday at Flight Centre.
- G Adventures: Up to 30 per cent off tours worldwide such as the 10-day trip aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager around the Galápagos – Central and East Islands that is currently over $3000 off.
- Trafalgar Tours: Up to 30 per cent off tours worldwide around Canada, Italy and more.
- Insight Vacations: Up to 30 per cent off tours worldwide to Egypt, Spain, UK and other top destinations.
Best Black Friday holiday deals
- Luxury Escapes: Incredible savings on escapes in Bali, Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives and beyond, with some savings of 50 per cent (or more) when we checked.
- Booking.com: Savings of up to 35 per cent on stays.
- Flight Centre: Up to 50 per cent off holidays this Black Friday at Flight Centre.
Best Black Friday cruise deals
- Flight Centre: Up to 50 per cent off on cruises around Australia, the South Pacific, New Zealand, Asia, Japan, the Mediterranean, and more.
- Luxury Escapes: Big savings on international and domestic cruises
When do Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales start in 2024?
You’ll be able to reap the rewards of Black Friday sales in 2024 from November 29, and those of Cyber Monday on December 2. Though, many airlines, travel companies and retailers begin their sales earlier during the month of November.
Are there Black Friday deals on travel?
Increasingly so, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour companies and other adjacent ventures are offering significant discounts and deals on flights and accommodation during Black Friday. So it’s truly an opportune time to book in that holiday you’ve been planning for months now.
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