Pack Your Bags: Huge Black Friday Deals on Flights, Stays and Luggage Have Landed

Every year, Black Friday lures us in with flashy fashion and gadget deals. But this time, the real luxury is travel.

Long-haul carriers are trimming fares, boutique stays are suddenly within reach and premium luggage is – unbelievably – up to half off. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to book something special, this week is it.

Here are the 18 best Black Friday deals on flights, accommodation and luggage to snap up right now.

International flight deals

Black Friday has delivered serious discounts on long-haul travel. Whether you’re eyeing Tokyo, New York or somewhere in-between, these carriers have big markdowns – and some offers end within days.

Cathay Pacific

What: $100 off return flights
When: Until December 3
Where: Tokyo from $1078, Toronto from $1804 and London from $1900 – use the code BLACKAU for $100 off

Hawaiian Airlines

What: Discounts on selected flights to the US
When: Until December 2
Where: Hawaii from $699, LA from $999 and New York from $1418

Etihad

What: Up to 35 per cent off flights
When: Until November 30
Where: London from $1660, Copenhagen from $1799 and Johannesburg from $1712

Singapore Airlines

What: Discounts on selected flights
When: Until December 3
Where: Singapore from $835, Bangkok from $859 and Delhi from $920

Qatar

What: Discounts on selected flights to the UK and Europe
When: Until November 30
Where: Barcelona from $1719, Amsterdam from $1809 and Athens from $1939

Local flight deals

Staying closer to home? Domestic airlines are dropping some of the cheapest flights of the year – and Jetstar’s standout “free return” deal is the one to jump on before it ends.

Virgin Australia

What: Discounts on selected flights
When: Until December 2
Where: Sydney to Gold Coast from $65 return; Melbourne to Hobart from $89; Brisbane to Uluru from $105

Jetstar

What: Free return fare when you book an outbound flight on selected routes
When: Until November 30
Where: Sydney to Ballina from $42 return; Adelaide to Melbourne from $49; Sydney to Cairns from $108

Accommodation deals

Hotels, resorts and short stays are all in the mix this Black Friday, with major platforms and boutique retailers offering big savings across Asia, Europe and Australia.

Expedia

What: Up to 40 per cent off selected hotels
When: Until December 2
Where: Up to $500 off stays in Tokyo, Singapore and Paris

Booking

What: Up to 40 per cent off selected stays
When: Until December 3
Where: London from $66 per night; Osaka from $47 per night; Tokyo from $117 per night

Club Med

What: Up to 20 per cent off selected resorts
When: For a limited time
Where: Savings across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Indian Ocean

Tiny Away 

What: 15 per cent off gift cards with code TINYJOY15
When: For a limited time
Where: Cabins across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan

Luxury Escapes

What: Up to 75 per cent off stays
When: For a limited time
Where: Savings across Hamilton Island, Bali, Thailand and more

Luggage deals

If you’ve been putting off upgrading your suitcase, now’s the moment. From cult carry-ons to durable checked bags, here are the best offers to shop this weekend.

Carl Friedrik

What: 30 per cent off storewide
When: Until December 1
Our pick: This ultra-luxe carry-on in grey and chocolate

Samsonite:

What: Up to 40 per cent off selected styles
When: For a limited time
Our pick: This industrial-inspired carry-on

Nere: 

What: Up to 50 per cent off
When: For a limited time
Our pick: This olive-hued 80cm suitcase

Antler:

What: Up to 50 per cent off
When: For a limited time
Our pick: This tonal sandstone trunk

July:

What: Save up to $240
When: Until December 1
Our pick: The chocolate-brown design with Casesafe tracking

American Touriser:

What: Up to 50 per cent off
When: For a limited time
Our pick: This chrome-rippled suitcase

Looking for more recent sales? We’ve rounded up the best Black Friday deals across fashion, beauty, homewares, cookware and more here. And if you’re getting you’re Christmas shopping done early, we’ve curated the gifts to save on right now. 

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