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Japan Return for Free Sale e.g. Sydney - Osaka from $466, Cairns - Osaka from $377, & More @ Jetstar

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Japan Return for Free Sale e.g. Sydney - Osaka from $466, Cairns - Osaka from $377, & More @ Jetstar
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SnowDragon on 28/01/2025 - 12:46 jetstar.com (16402 clicks)
Last edited 28/01/2025 - 18:29 by 1 other user

Description borrowed from https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/860170 with details changed

Club Jetstar members get early access now.

Non Club Jetstar members can book from midnight 29/1.

Prices from $377 eg. Cairns to Osaka
All flights from Melbourne seem to be via Brisbane or Cairns
Some flights from Sydney are direct

Various travel dates from May 2025 to Nov 2025

Book an outbound Starter fare and you will receive one return Starter fare free. Selected flights. Only available from the same arrival and departure ports. Checked baggage not included. Selected travel dates and other conditions apply.

Return travel dates may differ, check before you book. *Club Jetstar has an annual fee of AUD $55.

^Club Jetstar Early Access ends 11.59pm AEST Monday 28 January 2025 and Public Sale ends 11.59pm AEDT 31/1/25, unless sold out prior. Other conditions apply, see below.

The current fee to join Club Jetstar is $65. The current fee for renewal of an existing Club Jetstar membership is $55. See the Club Jetstar terms and conditions for more details. The fees are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.

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Comments

        • sistermay on 28/01/2025 - 13:27
          +1

          Yeah ! So much for the Olympic city, it's a joke !!! None of the Japanese airlines fly from Brisbane.

          • quackie on 28/01/2025 - 13:31

            @sistermay: JAL used to serve Brisbane till 2010. Shame, but it might come back for the Olympics, then disappear again.

    • ozbargainer88 on 28/01/2025 - 13:48
      +1

      ANA have a sale almost every month that lasts for a few days.

      • sistermay on 28/01/2025 - 14:15

        Will keep an eye out for the next round then.

  • Cappa87 on 28/01/2025 - 13:24
    +1

    Got this sale last year. Zero issues with Jetstar for a change, transited in Cairns. Seamless experience.

  • dealmaker on 28/01/2025 - 13:26

    Never been Japan, enticed now.
    Which port to choose if buying now, planning later? Osaka or Tokyo? Going with young family. Will need to look at itineraries later.

    • mecusherb on 28/01/2025 - 13:31

      I guess it depends if you want to go to Tokyo or Osaka…..

    • JimB on 28/01/2025 - 13:37

      Do both

    • thegourou20 on 28/01/2025 - 13:50
      +3

      Try to see if you can fly into one and leave from the over…take the fast train between the two….I wish we did this when booking ours.

      • INFIDEL on 29/01/2025 - 10:37

        Won't qualify for free return fare!
        "Only available from the same arrival and departure ports"

    • hanxtom on 28/01/2025 - 14:05
      +2

      recommand to Osaka if you are flying from SYD, direct fly is much easier for the whole family. Osaka is general more relax compare to Tokyo

    • sween64 on 28/01/2025 - 14:44

      If you have to choose: Tokyo. There's so much to do there! You can start and finish your holiday with time in Tokyo at both ends and avoid having to train/fly on the same day or back to back.

    • letmecry on 29/01/2025 - 16:43

      It doesn't matter. Only there's a world expo this year in Osaka.

      You will not visit Japan once. So avoid crossing the region.

  • jessed on 28/01/2025 - 13:27
    +1

    Reckon it's worth rolling the dice for public fare at midnight or cough up the $65 for early access? Looking at Seoul for $350 return!
    Edit: total price difference is only $45 due to club price fare gap. Probably worth it for me.

    • Juicy Goblin on 28/01/2025 - 13:41
      +2

      Also depends if you're going to add baggage. I've utilised this offer twice - once with and once without the membership.

      When I joined last year, the difference once the baggage discount and the fare discount was added was like $10-20.

      Year before, when the sale went public the site crashed, dates were selling out as quick as you could refresh. I would easily get the membership again to avoid the mess that was trying to book when the sale is unrestricted.

      • jessed on 28/01/2025 - 13:43
        +1

        Amazing user experience, you sold it for me. Thanks, mate.

    • wetsandwich on 28/01/2025 - 13:48
      -1

      Sometimes the sales are very limited, other times they will be available for a week or more.

      There may be another chance each month at a similar sale.

  • Farrba on 28/01/2025 - 13:28
    +1

    last year cns osaka was $279 return i think.

  • Noobist45 on 28/01/2025 - 13:31
    -7

    It's Jetstar, 99% chance your flight (and holiday) will be cancelled. Never again.

    • wetsandwich on 28/01/2025 - 13:48
      +5

      Never had more than an hour delay on 15+ international flights with them, personally.

      Going between Melbourne and Hobart, I would agree that the delay will usually be longer than the flight itself.

    • hanxtom on 28/01/2025 - 14:04
      +4

      Jetstar international flight has no drama, I fly 3 times to Japan on tim with confidence

    • iluvbargainz on 28/01/2025 - 16:35
      +3

      I've flown 5+ international flights with them in the last few years and never had any significant issues. At this price, it's worth it.

    • Mike Nolan on 28/01/2025 - 18:30
      +1

      Spoken like someone who hasn’t actually flown Jetstar international lol. They’ve been great for o/s flights.

    • Aemit on 28/01/2025 - 22:24

      True

  • JimB on 28/01/2025 - 13:38
    +2

    Given the popularity I’m surprised there’s no direct flights from/to Melbourne

    • wetsandwich on 28/01/2025 - 13:49
      -1

      Might be too long a flight for certain types of planes maybe? The distance is something like 50% further than the usual SE Asian destinations.

      • JimB on 28/01/2025 - 15:03
        +1

        I googled distance and this is what I got.

        8,185 km
        Distance from Melbourne to Tokyo

        7,821 km
        Distance from Sydney to Tokyo

        I can't see this being an issue.

        I'm sure they can still fill the planes with direct flights.

    • sween64 on 28/01/2025 - 14:46
      +2

      Qantas has direct flights in/out MEL, I guess Jetstar don't see the value in it.

      • Cyphar on 28/01/2025 - 16:10
        +2

        They used to! Got rid of it so Qantas could take the direct route back in 2019 I think. I did quite a few JQ MEL>NRT trips from 2012 to 2017, first on their cramped A330's before they brought in their B787's.

    • plmko on 28/01/2025 - 19:04
      +1

      There was a Jetstar direct flight for 2 years, but then it got hijacked by Qantas once they firgured out Japan was a gold mine.

      I know because I got on, was brilliant value. I think they were so desparate for travellers it was about $500 including luggage and meals.

      • JimB on 29/01/2025 - 13:53

        Unless it's cheap cheap like this, I wouldn't fly Melb>QLD>Japan. At $500 I would but at $1k regular price, I'd look at stopover options.

  • dma1212 on 28/01/2025 - 13:39

    I had a glitch for business class return 2 people $3160 until I got to payment page.

    • harryhobbes on 29/01/2025 - 13:58

      Are you saying this works for a free return flight on Business Class as well?

      • dma1212 on 30/01/2025 - 06:49

        No.

  • doobey1231 on 28/01/2025 - 13:43
    +7

    Just for those interested, the Jetstar Tokyo to Sydney via Cairns route is a bit of an ugly one, you end up in Cairns at 3-4am or something like that. If you have no hiccups its tolerable but any delays make it a really crap spot to be waiting around - no lounges open, all of two food venues to pick from that are extremely expensive. Plus its just not a nice time to be sitting around after a redeye.

    • cathole on 28/01/2025 - 14:14
      +2

      I did BNE-CNS-NRT, flight got cancelled when we arrived in CNS on Christmas day - managed to convince them to fly me home to brisbane the next day and caught a flight to Osaka the following day.

      The 8 hours we spent in line at cairns airport just to get a hotel booked by the only two jetstar staff left in the entire airport was truly bleak.

      • doobey1231 on 28/01/2025 - 14:21
        +1

        Yeah sounds similar to what we dealt with, its one of those connections that are fine with no hiccups but absolutely disastrous when the smallest thing comes up. I worked for a company that refused to do direct flights, whatever not my problem, but we were delayed for 6 hours because they were lacking one FA and needed to wait for one with enough hours up the sleeve to do the return to Sydney leg of the journey.

    • ClaudeVL on 28/01/2025 - 22:55

      Wish they did direct Sydney to Tokyo rather than Osaka.

  • MR MR on 28/01/2025 - 13:51
    +2

    I clicked through, BNE-KIX and it told me bare basics was still ~$680. Doesn't seem that worth it TBH.

    • eli8te on 28/01/2025 - 17:14

      Without baggage?

      • MR MR on 28/01/2025 - 17:15

        Correct, only included 7kg carry on

  • Fredfloresjr on 28/01/2025 - 14:14
    -1

    Let's go and beat the tourist record again.

    https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/1/15/japans-tourist-a…

    • OzBarAnon on 28/01/2025 - 17:42
      +1

      Why would you want to do that?

    • INFIDEL on 29/01/2025 - 10:47
      -1

      Japan set a goal of 20M tourists a year by Olympic year 2020.

      That's when I stopped going every year or 2 for 4-10 week trips. Had explored so many regions for over a decade.

      Don't like meeting tourist. They're usually not interested in local culture, just what they can get out of it.

      Rather, I join in with locals, at celebrations, festivals, & classes like traditional Japanese storytelling / comedy (Rakugo).

      Was in Tokyo 2011 (tsunami & earthquake). Seemed I was one of few foreigners who stayed. But amazing festivals I go there for were closed & country in mourning. Upside - almost no tourists!

      Still should be peaceful away from tourist areas. I mainly spent time with locals in remote & rural areas, where few tourists ventured.

      Major tourist spots, gardens, temples & shrines aren't as pleasant when crowded - just not very Zen. Plan to arrive early to enjoy.

      Too many tourists! No future trips planned.

      • TightAl on 29/01/2025 - 13:35
        -1

        No one cares, your trip wasn't superior because you pretended to blend in with locals.
        Your post is screaming tall poppy syndrome, it's actually hilarious.

        • INFIDEL on 29/01/2025 - 14:58
          +1

          What a strange warped view on life you have😜
          You must be really butthurt😭

          you pretended to blend in with locals

          Lol! No pretending! They welcomed me everywhere. Often shouting out my name when I returned. Was a surprise to me to be so accepted.

          But as they would always say "You'll never be Japanese".
          I certainly wasn't interested in living there or "be Japanese". With training as a Social Psychologist - was fascinated by a very different culture.

          Nothing superior about enjoying a great time with locals. It's so easy. We all enjoyed it!
          As I've done in Japan for well over a year there. And often happens in other countries I visit.
          It's just normal for me.

          Many don't want me to leave. Had marriage proposals, offer of houses, lots of money, and jobs - to try to make me stay. It's embarrassing!!
          I return next time to a great party.

          Maybe get out from the keyboard & try being sociable some time

          …"No one cares" about your strange negative views!
          But expressing those will make you more marginalised. And far less likely to have positive experiences with others. Like I experience.

        • watwatwat on 29/01/2025 - 15:51

          tall poppy syndrome

          I believe the term is "wapanese".

      • pharcyde on 29/01/2025 - 18:53

        Painfully cringe/pretentious

      • mr_asstight on 29/01/2025 - 22:30

        Pull ya head out of your ass

  • 2jzzzz on 28/01/2025 - 14:19
    +2

    Is business class included in this sale?

    If anyone has club Jetstar, can you do me a favour?

    Looking to fly out of Cairns 11 May back 25th May.

    2 adults and one infant on lap under 2 years old.

    Thanks

    • nanny0tt on 28/01/2025 - 14:21
      +2

      "Book an outbound Starter fare and you will receive one return Starter fare free" i dont think buz class is starter

      • woodencupboard on 28/01/2025 - 16:51
        +2

        I could book bus out but only economy for the free return.

  • YasimKudomi Pape on 28/01/2025 - 14:36
    +3

    What's happened if they cancelled the flight. They will refund "$0" and you need to buy a new ticket?

    • U30004 on 28/01/2025 - 16:50

      You pay for your way back home

    • eli8te on 28/01/2025 - 19:03

      Following

  • TaurusHead on 28/01/2025 - 14:41

    I guess I will never understand how it works, as it shows Sydney-> Seoul one way is $379 but for 2 adults and 1 infant the final cost is coming $1650+ so not sure if it is considering free return at all ( checked for 25th May to following wednesday)

    • sween64 on 28/01/2025 - 14:48

      Book an outbound Starter fare and you will receive one return Starter fare free

      Mabe the free return is limited to one passenger, you could try 2 separate bookings.

      • CheapFlightHunter on 28/01/2025 - 15:03
        +1

        Its not limited to one passenger. I have booked for two to Osaka before (and flew) and I have an upcoming to Seoul for 3. All of these bought during retrn for free sales.
        It wont work for you if you're not a Club Jetstar member and if you are not signed in!

        • sween64 on 28/01/2025 - 15:24

          The $0 Club price still shows for me when selecting the return price, despite not being a member on not logged in. Of course it doesn't show in my cart.

    • watwatwat on 28/01/2025 - 15:08
      +1

      I guess I will never understand how it works

      The first sentence says "Club Jetstar members get early access now.".

      So. Are you a club jetstar member?

      • TaurusHead on 28/01/2025 - 15:09

        Just reached to that conclusion, thanks didn't continue jetstar club member this year

  • Cludo on 28/01/2025 - 14:47
    +2

    No love for Perth 🙁

  • yeppuda on 28/01/2025 - 15:00

    Can you recommend Sydney to Seoul flight via jetstar? Thanks

  • monieo on 28/01/2025 - 15:16
    +1

    I am a little confused, if I want to get the free return fare can I book with a starter plus or I HAVE to just book a starter? I'm happy to pay extra for the checked luggage but on their website it says "checked luggage not included". Would seem a bit silly if you couldn't book checked luggage?

    • SnowDragon on 28/01/2025 - 15:19
      +1

      You can select the $0 return flight and add baggage on the next screen.

      20kg came up as $74 for me

    • SerialExperience on 28/01/2025 - 16:03
      +1

      As long as you are selecting a $0 return flight you can pick the higher tiers at a discount. You can add baggage to starter anyway which may be cheaper depending on what other options you want (seats/food).

    • GS9891 on 28/01/2025 - 18:51
      +1

      Can add it the next screen, but I only do 7Kg yearly anyway with a single backpack, much easier than lugging a suitcase around another country.

  • monieo on 28/01/2025 - 15:28

    Appreciate it!

  • bestcake on 28/01/2025 - 15:47

    Oof, free flights in my cart became unavailable during payment.
    Ended up paying $300 more because of it, still a decent deal

    • eli8te on 28/01/2025 - 17:13

      How much in total?

      • bestcake on 28/01/2025 - 17:52

        There's still some $0 return flights but I needed the 30th Nov return flight, which is the last date offered. I was able to get $149 return flights instead.
        In total I spent $1389 for two people return to Osaka including an add on 20kg bag each way. Oh and $65 on top for the club membership

  • BigHat on 28/01/2025 - 15:59

    Aw man nothing from Perth

  • hyperfuzz on 28/01/2025 - 16:22

    booked melbourne > osaka return in may - 2 x regular fare (plus 1 x 20kg carry-on for one of us) with decent layover times - $542 per person. pretty good

  • Eevee on 28/01/2025 - 16:24

    Is it possible to fly into Osaka then return from Narita (or vice versa?)

    • eli8te on 28/01/2025 - 16:27
      +1

      Nope - "Only available from the same arrival and departure ports"

    • fookos on 28/01/2025 - 17:45

      You can - but not with this deal. Some airlines will charge more. Others won’t.
      Does save time and money doing that depending on your itinerary.

      Travellers should note rail travel between cities doesn’t come cheap so keep tjat in mind. For singles and couples it’s pretty good considering the speed and reliability of the service but the cost does add up for families of four or five.

  • woodencupboard on 28/01/2025 - 16:50
    +1

    If I book Business class out I don't get a business return?
    Website goes all funky when you select business out then business return, all the flight info disappears.

    • eli8te on 28/01/2025 - 16:55
      +3

      If im not mistaken i dont think they offer return free for business, pretty sure this has always been the case when they run these deals

  • areustillpretty on 28/01/2025 - 17:40

    No December :( but decent deal. I flew to Japan with Jetstar twice taking advantage of this deal. No delay, no cancellation. Maybe I was lucky.

  • dullbeard on 28/01/2025 - 18:15

    Planning to go next year, so no luck on dates. Assuming 2026 dates aren't likely to be added to this sale later…

    Should I keep an eye out for a similar Jetstar sale this year or is it typically once a year?

    • nekro on 28/01/2025 - 19:36
      +1

      Jetstar have their birthday sale in may every year so it might be worth waiting till then

  • GS9891 on 28/01/2025 - 18:36
    +6

    Don't be a Bogan in Japan.

    Please.

    • belongsinforums on 28/01/2025 - 22:06
      -1

      Going to go eat and walk at the same time in Shibuya just to spite you

  • Brick50 on 28/01/2025 - 18:58
    +1

    The MEL dates I looked at all had a 12hr layover in cairns, no thanks

  • Skramit on 28/01/2025 - 19:04
    -1

    If you’re under 5’6 and can actually fit in a Jetstar seat then go for it. Anyone taller, you’re suicidal booking this airline for 10+ hours.

    • ozzylow on 28/01/2025 - 19:15

      Not true. Last 3 years going to Hawaii on the same plane. Just under 6 foot and it’s fine.

    • watwatwat on 28/01/2025 - 19:50
      -3

      Agree to disagree.

      Put seat to maximum recline and open your legs.

    • AircraftFreight on 28/01/2025 - 20:15

      Jetstar has 31" of seat pitch on their 787s, thats the same as United, American, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, British Airways ect lol

  • Fernin on 28/01/2025 - 19:51
    -1

    With all the hidden fees and god forbid I want to have a carry on, it becomes the price of a regular ticket.

  • afrodisiac on 28/01/2025 - 19:51

    Can someone check if there are any flights departing melb to narita 14th and return the 4th of oct. Not a member yet but sussing out

    • SnowDragon on 28/01/2025 - 20:05
      +2

      The member prices appear in dark blue and can be viewed by anyone.

      However at a glance there don't appear to be any flights included in the special that depart in September and return in October. The specials seem to be May - July, August - September and October - November.

    • eli8te on 28/01/2025 - 20:06

      You can still check without being a member, it shows the final price at the end with or without the free return flight

  • jedimaster on 28/01/2025 - 20:03

    I booked this in Jan 2017 from Sydney to Tokyo Narita via Gold Coast. $859 for 2 return with 1 x 20kg luggage + meals. Best price ever back then. And it was a fuss-free flight

  • freeb1e4me on 28/01/2025 - 20:30

    Is there a website to calculate individual prices from travelling from A to B in Japan to determine if the various types of JR passes are worth it.

    Also, with IC cards are they per person use or you need to buy one for each family member?

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