QantasLink celebrates 25 years of connecting regional Australia with birthday sale

• QantasLink is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a birthday sale, putting hundreds of thousands of discounted seats on sale to and from select regional destinations across Australia.
• Economy one-way fares start from $99, and there are almost 170,000 seats available for $125 or less.
• 56 Destinations are on sale including Port Lincoln, Bendigo, Broken Hill, Hobart, Cairns and Devonport, for travel on select dates between July 2026 and April 2027.
• The sale opens up regional Australia in both directions, giving city travellers a reason to explore some of Australia’s most iconic destination and hidden gems, as well as making it easier for regional Australians to connect with the rest of the country and the world.
• QantasLink began in May 2001, after it brought together its four regional airlines Airlink, Eastern Australia Airlines, Sunstate and Southern Australia Airlines with the recently acquired Impulse Airlines, under the one name. In 2010, Qantas announced that Network Aviation would join the fold, extending the network to serve fly-in, fly-out mining communities in Western Australia.
• Today, QantasLink flies to more destinations than any other airline in Australia, operating around 500 flights a day to over 60 destinations around Australia and overseas.
• The sale starts at 00.01am (AEST) on Wednesday 20 May 2026 and runs until 11.59pm (AEST) Tuesday 26 May 2026 unless sold out prior. Sale fares are for travel on select dates in 2026.
• Fares include checked baggage and complimentary food and beverages.
• Domestic Economy Classic Reward Seats are also currently 20% off. Book a Qantas operated flight with a QF flight number by 25 May, for travel between 1 June 2026 - 9 May 2027.

Quotes attributable to QantasLink CEO Mark Dal Pra:

“As an airline founded in regional Australia, we know how important aviation is in keeping this country connected. “We’re incredibly proud of the role we’ve played over the past quarter of a century and to celebrate the milestone we’re putting every destination on sale. “From Weipa in the far north, to Launceston in Tasmania and Exmouth in the west, there are great value fares available, giving customers the chance to see friends and family or explore more of our amazing back yard. “We’re continuing to invest heavily in QantasLink, including through dozens of new aircraft, as well as cabin and regional lounge upgrades, so we can continue to serve regional Australia for the next 25 years.”

Further information on the Qantas Group’s contribution to regional Australia:

• More than 100 Qantas regional routes
• Over 60 regional destinations
• 16.7 million passengers carried on Qantas regional flights in FY25
• $7 million has been provided to more than 120 community initiatives through the Qantas Regional Grants program over four years
• $1.1 billion procurement spend with regional suppliers
• 18,550 tonnes of freight carried in the belly of QantasLink aircraft in FY25

Please visit Qantas.com for details of sale fares.

*Sale fares are subject to availability. Sale fares are available from 00.01am (AEST) Wednesday 20 May 2026 until 11.59pm (AEST) Tuesday 26 May 2026 unless sold out prior. Selected travel dates and days apply, and fares may not be available on all flights or days. Visit qantas.com for full terms and conditions.