Cheapest time to fly to

The cheapest time to fly is usually August-October, during the rainy season, so expect some rain.

Fares peak in December-February and during US summer breaks, so late October is a good-value pick as the rain eases.

How early in advance should I book my flight to cost?

The data clearly shows that prices increase closer to takeoff. In general, the best way to book the cheapest flights is to buy early, around 3-6 months prior to departure.

Period

Public Holiday dates

Leave days

Total Days off

Christmas & New Years 2026

Sat 19 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027‍

Christmas Day: Fri 25 Dec 2026
Boxing day: Sat 26 Dec 2026
New Years day: Fri 1 Jan 2026

7

16

Australia Day

Sat 23 Jan - Sun 31 Jan 2027

Australia day: Tue 26 Jan 2027

4

9

Easter


Sat 24 Apr – Sun 2 May 2027

Good Friday: Fri 26 Mar 2027
Easter Saturday: Sat 27 Mar 2027
‍Easter Sunday: Sun 28 Mar 2027
Easter Monday: Mon 29 Mar 2027

4

10

Anzac Day


Sat 24 Apr – Sun 2 May 2027

Anzac Day: Sun 25 Apr 2027 (observed Mon 26 Apr in NSW, ACT, QLD, WA and NT)

4

9

King’s Birthday

Sat 12 Jun – Sun 20 Jun 2027

King’s Birthday: Mon 14 Jun 2027 (QLD: Mon 4 Oct, WA: Mon 27 Sep)

4

9

Christmas & New Years 2027

Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Sun 9 Jan 2028

Christmas Day: Sat 25 Dec 2027 (observed Mon 27 Dec)
‍Boxing Day: Sun 26 Dec 2027 (observed Tue 28 Dec)
New Years Day: Sat 1 Jan 2028 (observed Mon 3 Jan 2028)

7

16