Start packing your suitcases and planning those itineraries, Black Friday is quickly approaching and it’s *the* best time to book a holiday!
From cheap flights to all-inclusive packages and even hotels, Black Friday is actually the perfect time to save some cash when booking a trip.
WHO are rounding up the best holiday packages and travel deals to shop this Black Friday – so what are you waiting for?!
What is Black Friday in Australia?
Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States and traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. Now a global event, Black Friday tends to see many stores and brands offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices.
From clothing to appliances, makeup and travel, Black Friday and the following Cyber Monday offer some of the best sales of the year. This year, Black Friday lands on November 29.
The best Black Friday holiday packages and travel deals to shop in 2024
Although we’ll have to wait a bit longer to find out what all the Black Friday deals are in 2024 (Black Friday is on November 29 BTW), that doesn’t mean deals haven’t started rolling in!
The best flight sales to shop on Black Friday 2024
- Flight Centre is offering several ‘Big Red Sale’ flight deals, offering the chance to save $500 off international flights in bundle deals. Learn more here.
- Skyscanner is a great option to find the best Black Friday rates on flights. Learn more here.
The best travel package sales to shop on Black Friday 2024
- Trafalgar is offering up to 30% off select worldwide tours, with destinations like Japan, Italy, the UK and more. Learn more here.
- Contiki is offering up to 25% on 100+ trips worldwide. Learn more here.
- G Adventures is offering travellers up to 30% off small group tours. Learn more here.
- Luxury Escapes has a number of exclusive offers on destinations including Bali, Thailand, Maldives and Fiji. Learn more here.
The best hotel sales to shop on Black Friday 2024
- Booking.com offered accommodation discounts starting at 30% in 2023 and we expect similar deals this year! Keep an eye out when they run Black Friday Deals between November 21 – December 4. Learn more here.
- Expedia offered 30% off on stays worldwide last year but hasn’t released any details for 2024 yet. We’ll let you know when any deals go live! Learn more here.
The best cruise sales to shop on Black Friday 2024
- Celebrity Cruises is promising some of the biggest offers of the year on cruises to the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. We’ll let you know when their 2024 deals go live. Learn more here.
Do flights go on sale for Black Friday?
Yes! A number of major Australian airlines offer a variety of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on both domestic and international flights.
In past years, companies such as Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Jetstar have offered Black Friday sales.
Does Qantas go on sale for Black Friday?
Yes, in past years Qantas has offered a number of Black Friday deals on flights, the Qantas store and bonus points for Frequent Flyer Members.