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Japan Return for Free Sale @ Jetstar (Syd-Tokyo Return from $342, Melb-Tokyo $346, Cairns-Tokyo $249, GC-Tokyo $278)

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Japan Return for Free Sale @ Jetstar (Syd-Tokyo Return from $342, Melb-Tokyo $346, Cairns-Tokyo $249, GC-Tokyo $278)
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tightarse on 02/02/2017 - 07:04 jetstar.com (23601 clicks)
Last edited 02/02/2017 - 09:51 by 1 other user

Always a very popular sale by Jetstar. To see the full range of fares, select 'departing all, arriving all'. Dates vary depending on departure city, so you'll need to check for each airport.

Was going to post this yesterday, but slots in perfectly here… grab yourself a free day pass and ski Aizu for free if you're aged 19-24, or just 2000 yen for everytone else. More details here. Enjoy :)

Examples: Syd-Tokyo $342, Melb-Tokyo return $346, Cairns-Tokyo return $249, GC-Tokyo return $278

Checked baggage is not included but may be added for a fee. Prices based on deselection of optional extras and on payment by POLi, Jetstar voucher, Jetstar Gift Card, Jetstar MasterCard or Jetstar Platinum MasterCard for bookings through jetstar.com

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  • rake on 02/02/2017 - 07:31
    +3

    Sample Fare for 3rd June to 10th June for Sydney Narita return is $342 return.

    • tightarse on 02/02/2017 - 07:41

      Thanks. Seems there's fares cheaper than advertised around those dates (probably others too). Here's screenshots for Melbourne $346 and Sydney $342.

  • blade2001 on 02/02/2017 - 07:36

    nice one! booked for august :)

  • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2017 - 07:48

    Awesome price. Got a break mid june. Nice time to visit Japan.. i think.

    • Romain on 02/02/2017 - 08:02

      Rainy season

      • Its Bill Murray on 02/02/2017 - 08:06
        +8

        Perfect time to hide away underground in Tokyo or in a laneway izakaya.

      • RI4V4N on 02/02/2017 - 08:54

        More like the really humid season. Rain is a little bit later. March an April seem to be the only time it's not horrifically cold, horrifically humid or cycloning.

        • SmartestAlec on 02/02/2017 - 09:13
          +1

          September/October is good as well, I'v been both in March/April and September/October, but you get the cherry blossoms in March if that's something you like. I can't imagine being there in summer, it was 30~ in September last year and felt so hot in the subway.

        • INFIDEL on 02/02/2017 - 09:46
          +4

          Depends where you are. Very humid & hot in August, especially in Kyoto etc. Have had huge typhoons in September & October. Mid-April last year got down to 2C in Osaka. Hot & tropical in Okinawa & cold in Hokkaido.

          Booked cheap Jetstar flights in previous deal for April-May. Seeing late blooming Sakura in mountains around Fuji-san🗻, Spring Festival with horseback archery, soaking in mountain Onsen♨… 🛀ahhh!

        • theguyrules on 02/02/2017 - 12:13
          +1

          Dude late November to early-December was beautiful.
          Tshirt + jeans weather.

        • Michael1983 on 02/02/2017 - 12:20

          @theguyrules:
          Can't say that t-shirt is enough especially by the end of December. Was around +10 during the day I'd say from my last visit in dec 2016

        • theguyrules on 02/02/2017 - 12:21
          +1

          @Michael1983: I left around the 12th Dec and up til then it was perfect in Tokyo and Kyoto.

        • smoothymcmellow on 02/02/2017 - 13:12
          +5

          So not true, I live in Tokyo

          The only 2 months that are very hot and wet are August and September
          Cherry Blossom season and Autumn are beautiful. March-May ,October to December
          Winter has the most clear sky days, its always sunny, hardly any wind or rain, winter is nicer here than in Melbourne

  • spuderump on 02/02/2017 - 07:48
    +1

    Love when this deal pops up every 6 months.

  • xivion on 02/02/2017 - 07:54
    +8

    Fifth trip's the charm?

    • INFIDEL on 02/02/2017 - 09:49
      +9

      If you know how many times you've visited, you haven't visited enough. I've lost count😀

      • starburstyellow on 02/02/2017 - 10:47

        6 times in 6 years is my record.

        • INFIDEL on 02/02/2017 - 10:58
          +4

          Lucky🎏
          I first visited in 2005. Usually every year, so probably approaching 10 for up to 10 weeks each - from South of Naha (Okinawa) to islands North of Wakanai (Hokkaido). But that's beginners level for some I'd guess🏯

          I've found generally the remoter the area, the greater the hospitality (and endless drinking) - so my memory is a bit blurred😯

        • Michael1983 on 02/02/2017 - 12:23
          +1

          @Infidel:
          I'm kinda following you in the same way as others see your comments about Japan. Been there 5 times in last 4 years and fell in love with it. Do you have a blog telling about your adventures over there? Cheers.

        • INFIDEL on 02/02/2017 - 12:38
          +6

          @Michael1983:
          Thanks🏯
          No - OzBargain is my Japan blog substitute🎏
          I'm far too lazy.

          Sought advice on a book years ago from an established author - about my earlier travels elsewhere. He pointed out my experiences were so outside most readers experiences, I should give up. Luckily I've mellowed, and enjoy meeting (& being "kidnapped" by) wonderful strangers🐙

          I love Japan, but as I learn more of the culture & people, sometimes I realise I know so little of what it is to be Japanese.

          Foreigners can be treated as cute children (totally with good intention), patted on the head metaphorically for performing simple tricks like using chop sticks or learning a few words.

          Last year I saw how my Rakugo (Japanese storytelling) teacher treated his local & foreign students so differently. Performances by foreigners were praised for the basic attenpt at the 400 year old tradition. Locals who had practiced for years were criticised for their near perfect performance😢

          And the more you are seem to know about Japan, the higher the expectation from Japanese for you to conform to social norms. In a formal culture, there are so many things to know - so you don't offend. Very different to Australian culture & I can easily fail Japanese people's expectations. First time visitors can get away with murder (well maybe not).

          I realised I had so much to learn, I was not sure I wanted to return. But flight is booked for April😯

        • Ryk on 02/02/2017 - 13:40
          +2

          11 trips since 2001

        • starburstyellow on 02/02/2017 - 16:06

          @gikku: nice!! Think this year may not be going. :(

        • furythree on 03/02/2017 - 00:30
          +1

          @gikku: i need to know what you do to avoid it being repetitive? any tips?

      • xivion on 02/02/2017 - 18:57
        +1

        I've gone 4 times since 2012, this will be my fifth. Can't stop won't stop!

  • Circly on 02/02/2017 - 07:57
    -2

    Need to add checked baggage though which isn't cheap

    • Radar on 02/02/2017 - 08:04
      +3

      Some prefer travelling without checked baggage.

    • xivion on 02/02/2017 - 08:04
      +7

      You don't NEED to, i've done several trips using carry on only and an osprey porter 46. Maybe you just need to reassess how much you NEED to take travelling.

      • Rodgort on 02/02/2017 - 08:09
        +30

        Mate, some of us have very good reasons to take so much! I don't trust people not to mess with my envelope collection so I HAVE to take it everywhere I go!

        • belongsinforums on 02/02/2017 - 08:13

          cant check it in

        • djkelly69 on 02/02/2017 - 09:17
          +3

          Windowface? DL? C4?

        • aerona on 02/02/2017 - 09:26
          +1

          Nothing wrong with checked in luggage. I usually travel with carry on,and inside will be a sports bag. But I found this to be an issue, as sometimes I find that this capacity is too small. There are times where I would bring a empty luggage as well. This is so I'm able to take things back to Australia

      • INFIDEL on 02/02/2017 - 09:54
        +3

        Depends on a lot of factors (season - more & bulkier clothes in winter than hot summer, length of stay, sports or specialist activities on trip, amount of goodies to bring back, amount of cosmetics & shoes etc for some, etc).

        I have travelled with just carry on for years - on trips up to 6 weeks. I've travelled to Japan with camping gear (tent, mat, sleeping bag, stove) in my carry on (then 10kg, now 7 but can still take everything except 1.4kg tent).

        Its part of the adventure. Many items can be purchased after arrival. Some like soap, shampoo etc are provided in even the cheapest accommodation in Japan.

      • Wiggleh on 02/02/2017 - 19:48

        7kg?

  • NedStark102 on 02/02/2017 - 08:02
    +2

    This makes me want to go back, even though I only went with a similar deal last year… sucks they don't fly direct anymore though!

    • anth0888 on 02/02/2017 - 10:27

      I miss the direct flights too.

    • INFIDEL on 02/02/2017 - 10:37
      -1

      Direct flights are available - depends on your location. I booked direct flights.

    • TrafalgarSean on 03/02/2017 - 14:51

      When did that happen? I flew direct with them a year and a bit ago and never saw any press release that indicated direct flights from Melbourne were being stopped. 6am flight to Cairns or Gold Coast? Ew.

      • Dadidalol on 03/02/2017 - 22:29

        Qantas took over the direct route.

        http://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-adds-…

      • INFIDEL on 03/02/2017 - 23:30

        The Japan route is governed more by the needs of passengers & money from Japan to Australia, than by Australian travellers.

        Japanese are used to booking holidays with travel agents, who would push the full service Qantas flights - much more profitable for them & Qantas. Jetstar flights were code shared with Qantas, which could have been a shock for those paying full Qantas fares.

        Jetstar moved it's Australia hub for Japan flights from Gold Coast (& Cairns) to Melbourne. Many direct flights to Japan from the Gold Coast (all flights to Osaka - my usual route) were lost in the move. Now Melbourne has also lost its direct Jetstar flights to Japan.

        Around that time it established a Tokyo hub for domestic flights by Jetstar Japan - to feed passengers to other destinations in Japan. Hence the move away from Osaka flights, which now route via Cairns.

        There used to be flights to Nagoya as well - cancelled long ago. (That route with stop in Osaka was not successful. I took the first flight. There were more flying for free than paying passengers. Alan Joyce shook each passengers hand & flew with us. Free bubbly, hand massages & lots of fun on that 2007 flight.)

        But Jetstar still has direct flights to Japan, despite repeated claims in these sale deals it doesn't…
        Jetstar continues to operate direct international services from the Gold Coast and Cairns to Tokyo (Narita) and Cairns to Osaka.

    • belongsinforums on 02/02/2017 - 08:14
      +28

      delicious, delicious sea life

      • oodian on 02/02/2017 - 09:23
        +3

        I highly recommend the sea life sandwich, with cheese.

        • alebox on 02/02/2017 - 14:48
          -1

          with extra sea and extra life

        • oodian on 02/02/2017 - 16:35
          -1

          @alebox:

          I'll have a sea life sandwich, hold the sea.

    • Duram on 02/02/2017 - 08:30

      lol.

    • Clear on 02/02/2017 - 08:30
      +21

      While we're at it… boycott Australia! All that damage we're doing to the Great Barrier Reef.

      • Duram on 02/02/2017 - 08:35
        +6

        Oh oh oh and we kill cows + other animals too! zomg.

        • Clear on 02/02/2017 - 08:36
          +5

          Absolutely. Those cows are producing far too much methane. Let's boycott all red meat!

        • frostman on 02/02/2017 - 10:22
          -5

          Hi, Cows are a domesticated animal raised for centuries for meat. There are several humane ways to kill a cow, none of which involve (high-power) harpooning it 5-6 times whilst it thrashes around for a good 30mins-60mins. Not to mention that the harpoon can be shot anywhere across the body of the Whale as you dont have control of the whale as you do with a cow. You can quite possibly hit the harpoon on the side of the face in choppy waters.

          Next time, don't compare chalk to cheese.

        • onetwothreefour on 02/02/2017 - 10:39
          +3

          @frostman:so we should domesticate and farm whales then, it might just stop world hunger.

        • Clear on 02/02/2017 - 11:04

          @frostman: Whooosh

        • frostman on 02/02/2017 - 11:11
          -1

          @onetwothree: You missed the stop sign by a mile!
          No point arguing with people like you ( i use the word 'people' loosely )

        • MrMcHairyHead on 02/02/2017 - 11:13

          @Clear: I know you're being sarcastic, but we actually should do this. I am.

        • Clear on 02/02/2017 - 11:37
          +2

          @MrMcHairyHead: Yeah I definitely should, but I just love steak too much.

        • onetwothreefour on 02/02/2017 - 11:46
          +1

          @frostman: out come the insults when you can't back up your argument.

        • frostman on 02/02/2017 - 11:52
          -1

          @onetwothree: Go back, read my comments very carefully.
          Understand the moral of the story and the underpinning concerns then come back to me with an argument. Suggesting to 'domesticate a whale' is foolish, so if it's a joke there's no reason for me to argue with you, if you're serious, then my answer above stands.

        • onetwothreefour on 02/02/2017 - 12:17

          @frostman: your argument is that we raise cows for their meat and kill them humanely, my argument is that we should do the same with whales.

        • OneMoreTune on 02/02/2017 - 14:12

          @onetwothree: I wouldn't go around sprouting that sort of crap in public, on a keyboard your fine though.

        • simulacrum on 02/02/2017 - 14:50

          @OneMoreTune: Is it really his fine though?

        • frostman on 02/02/2017 - 21:06
          -1

          @onetwothree:

          your argument is that we raise cows for their meat and kill them humanely, my argument is that we should do the same with whales

          My argument was that there is no humane way to kill an 11-tonne Whale without harpooning it in all different angles with the firepower that will make a Harpoon go through concrete.

          A cow can be shocked and killed, or simply throat cut where a massive drop in blood pressure from he jugular vein causes faintness. We also don't slit the Cows throat 20 times throughout an hour ordeal like the Whale is harpooned.

          You've dug yourself in a bottom-less pitt of an argument and your sliding further.

        • onetwothreefour on 02/02/2017 - 21:26
          +1

          @frostman: there's currently no humane way to kill a whale because we don't farm them, if we did we'd find a way to do it humanely just like all other animals we like to eat.

        • frostman on 03/02/2017 - 08:14

          @onetwothree: Bro, you're Alias name and Avatar says it all about your age, no point going further.

          Thanks and have a great day.

        • onetwothreefour on 03/02/2017 - 11:04
          +1

          @frostman: wow you are so hostile, I guess that's why you're the frostman.

          My username and avatar say that I am a father of 3 kids it doesn't say anything about my age. I think the way you are reacting to people in this thread says a lot about your age.

          Get over it and move on.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2017 - 08:49
      +4

      Doesn't Australia still continue with live cattle exports to countries that slaughter them in a way that maximises their suffering?

    • HereYeeHereYee on 02/02/2017 - 09:53
      +9

      Don't forget Scandanavian countries, Alaska - USA and Russia also hunt whales as well. Don't see much uproar about that compared to Japan?? 🤔🤔

      • throwawayaccount1234 on 02/02/2017 - 10:15
        -3

        Since when did Scandanavian countries, Alaska - USA and Russia invade Australian waters, lying through their teeth about killing whales for research?

        • frostman on 02/02/2017 - 10:24
          -5

          throwaway, don't both with low-IQ people

        • HereYeeHereYee on 02/02/2017 - 22:13
          +1

          @frostman:

          Right, because it's about 'territory' than about killing whales, come up with something better than trying to throw cheap shots, Einstein.

    • MrMcHairyHead on 02/02/2017 - 11:12
      +3

      Dude the whaling is horrible and I want it to stop, but I can find you just as bad things happening in any country on Earth.

      • frostman on 02/02/2017 - 11:54
        +4

        Aside from the cruelty, it's the smug and selfish attitude of the Japanese government that support these tactics with the constant bullcrap about it being for research. It's like they're taking us for a joke.

        Imagine someone dumping dog shit in your backyard everyday and when you question it, they say we're helping you fertalise your lawn.

    • subywagon on 02/02/2017 - 14:45

      Tentacle porn? I'm sure the sea life enjoy it too…

  • tsu-chan on 02/02/2017 - 08:09

    Im guessing this doesn't work if you want to depart from Sydney to one end of Japan and come back to Sydney at the other end?

    I was hoping this deal works with Syd to Oita and return Tokyo-Syd

    • sierra-juliet on 02/02/2017 - 15:52

      You'd need to go via Narita (Tokyo) or Osaka either way. JQ Japan flies from Narita to Oita, so return flights to Narita would be your best bet.

  • 9674784 on 02/02/2017 - 08:13

    Not finding anything in oct-nov :(

    • d1s34s3d on 02/02/2017 - 12:57

      I got two sets of return tickets for two. One lot October and the other in November. For me and my son and the other for friend and their son. Without extras it was $501 for each set leaving gold Coast.

  • jeppetto367 on 02/02/2017 - 08:15

    Great prices. Was hoping to go end of September for the Tokyo Game Show but doesn't seem to be a deal then.

  • dekekun on 02/02/2017 - 08:19

    Very restrictive dates. Won't be skiing during any of those dates.

    • muncan on 02/02/2017 - 08:27
      -1

      Why not? ⛷

    • mtle on 02/02/2017 - 08:54

      8 months travel period is restrictive?

      • dekekun on 02/02/2017 - 10:22
        +1

        Don't know what kind of whacky maths you're using, but a handful of dates scattered between 30Apr and 13Sep is not 8 months, nor is it anywhere near snow season.

        • INFIDEL on 02/02/2017 - 10:35

          Dates other than those stated are also on sale - just tried a few dates before but returning in free flight dates. Extends possible flight dates a bit.

    • NedStark102 on 02/02/2017 - 15:31

      If you're after a cheap snow holiday, ski season in NZ might be a good alternative. Plenty of dirt cheap flights there.

  • AtomC on 02/02/2017 - 08:21
    +6

    $130pp each way just to get checked luggage (plus that extra crap no one cares about)? What the hell?

    • dtra on 02/02/2017 - 08:47
      +2

      It's a bit cheaper if you just book luggage separately (not the bundle) and not the extra stuff.

    • theguyrules on 02/02/2017 - 12:16

      It's Jetstar.
      Still ends up cheap.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2017 - 08:25
    +1

    Booked for $381.80 grand total Sydney-Tokoyo return! Thanks OP :) (Still some free return flights mid-august)

  • aerona on 02/02/2017 - 08:47

    Wow very tempting to go again but I have somewhere else planned this year

  • kolorijo on 02/02/2017 - 08:53
    +6

    Do not have enough leave allocation for this sad face

    • Usemame on 02/02/2017 - 20:16
      +1

      quit the job?

  • vishmanj on 02/02/2017 - 09:05

    Which is generally a good month to visit?

    • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2017 - 09:15
      -6

      I would say August, it will be the end of Summer and start of Autumn.

      April and May would be premium due to cherry blossom so costs may be hiked due to tourist influx and most places may be booked out.

      • vishmanj on 02/02/2017 - 09:24

        Many thanks

        • ash2000 on 02/02/2017 - 09:48
          +11

          Definitely not August! I've been to Japan 5 times in the last 5 years, August is the hottest, and most Humid time of the year. It is also peak typhoon season. Rule out late June to late September.

          Spring and Autumn are the best times.

        • plmko on 02/02/2017 - 09:59
          +5

          @ash2000:

          Yes August is a mistake.

        • piggyfund on 02/02/2017 - 10:00
          +8

          @ash2000: I agree, I use to live in Japan and August is to be avoided.

      • dalepop on 02/02/2017 - 10:43

        I just booked 26th april to 5th may for $370 with this deal, so prices havent been hiked for this one yet.

        • piggyfund on 02/02/2017 - 14:34

          You will be there for Golden Week, its probably the busiest time of the year so if you plan on going to Kyoto etc prebook everything as it gets super busy.

        • dalepop on 02/02/2017 - 15:08

          Thanks for the heads up, I wasn't aware, bit of an impulse buy. I actually leave Japan on the 3rd, so only there for Showa Day. I will pre-book what I can still. Cheers.

      • lainey13 on 02/02/2017 - 16:04

        August was freaking hot and humid. Personally it was fine for me but its not for everyone. One plus is that I basically got upgraded at every proper hotel I stayed in because tourist travel is low then.

    • brendantay on 03/02/2017 - 13:58

      march/April!

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