Qantas Explorer

Qantas Explorer

Ready to travel like a local? Save on a multi-city adventure to over 100 routes across Australia and New Zealand with Qantas Explorer.

How does Qantas Explorer work?

Why choose between dream destinations when you can see everywhere and save at the same time? Book an international Economy flight to Australia or New Zealand through Qantas Explorer and you can save on flights within each country. So, if you plan on landing in Sydney and visiting the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru, or flying between the epic landscapes of Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington, Qantas Explorer can help you see more for less.

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Zone information

Travelling around Australia is easy with flights operated by Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink. Whether you’ve dreamed of visiting Byron Bay’s iconic beaches or the Red Centre’s rolling dunes, you’ll find every destination placed into one of three zones that help determine its fare.

Routes found in Zone 1 offer the lowest fares for hopping between some of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic cities, beaches and landscapes. The routes in Zone 2 and Zone 3 cover greater distances to some of our most breathtaking destinations at an increased fare.

How to book

Know where you'd like to go and what you want to do? Book all of your flights at the same time and save.

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To make a multi-city booking, add your flights to Australia or New Zealand.

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Add flights around Australia or New Zealand, ending with your flight home.

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Check your itinerary, select 'book' and proceed with payment.

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Explore Everywhere with Qantas Explorer Why stop at one destination when you can see everywhere? Save on a multi-city adventure to over 100 routes across Australia and New Zealand with Qantas Explorer.

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Extensive network

Choose from over 100 routes across Australia and New Zealand.

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Discounted fares

Unlock greater value with discounted fares in Economy.

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Seamless booking

Plan your whole itinerary in one effortless transaction.

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All-inclusive flights

You'll enjoy inflight entertainment and food and beverage all included on Qantas operated flights.

Onboard features

Baggage included in every fare

Pack more into your trip with checked and carry-on baggage included in every fare. Enjoy the same baggage allowance across international and domestic flights.

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Australia's national airline

Start your Aussie adventure as soon as you board with our friendly crew and warm hospitality.

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What you need to know

Important information

Disclaimer: Qantas Explorer fares must be booked in conjunction with a Qantas international fare to Australia or New Zealand, and have the same validity as your international ticket. Savings are based on a comparison with the year-round fare. At times, there may be sale fares available that may be cheaper than the Qantas Explorer fare for that routing. To include Qantas Explorer fares for your trip to Australia or New Zealand, you can choose the multi-city option when making your booking. 

Disclaimer: Prices based on payment at qantas.com. Prices exclude carrier charges, fees and taxes, which will vary depending on your departure and destination points. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Additional airport taxes and fees may be required for alternative routings. Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking.

Disclaimer: View the Qantas Explorer fare rules.

Disclaimer: * Flights operated by Jetstar only.

Disclaimer: ~ Flights operated by Qantas and Jetstar.

Disclaimer: ^ Seasonal service.

Disclaimer:  Meals, beverages, entertainment offerings vary between flight times.

Disclaimer: + The number of destinations is correct as at 26 April 2023, but is subject to change.