Jetstar prices for new year travel
Dec 11, 2014, 12:55 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Jetstar prices for new year travel
Hello,
This is a very specific question but I hope someone has suitable experience and can offer an answer.
I'll be on holiday in Australia over Christmas and new year and will fly from Sydney to Hobart (Tasmania) on 2nd January. The prices at the moment look very high (>200AU$) and the flights aren't even half full. I know I could travel on another day for cheaper but that doesn't fit with my plans. Does anyone know if the flights on this route and at that time of year are likely to remain at this price or do they typically start to fall again nearer the departure date?
Like I said, a very specific question!
Thanks,
Will
This is a very specific question but I hope someone has suitable experience and can offer an answer.
I'll be on holiday in Australia over Christmas and new year and will fly from Sydney to Hobart (Tasmania) on 2nd January. The prices at the moment look very high (>200AU$) and the flights aren't even half full. I know I could travel on another day for cheaper but that doesn't fit with my plans. Does anyone know if the flights on this route and at that time of year are likely to remain at this price or do they typically start to fall again nearer the departure date?
Like I said, a very specific question!
Thanks,
Will
Dec 11, 2014, 1:00 am
#2
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Have you looked at the pricing from www.qantas.com.au and www.virginaustralia.com ?
Dec 11, 2014, 1:51 am
#3
Join Date: May 2003
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From Boxing Day through about 3rd of January is peak travel time. The Sydney-Hobart yacht race will have just finished and the Taste of Tasmania is on through 3rd January. While no-one has a crystal ball, I would not expect prices to decrease. $200 is actually pretty good.
Dec 11, 2014, 4:24 am
#6
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25 yrs ago I bought a SYD-HBA ticket for $254 (one way) just after new year. Yes, I do remember the price! I'd suggest that $200 is a good price and it is unlikely to get cheaper. Do you feel lucky?
Dec 11, 2014, 11:55 pm
#8
Formerly known as aep
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Um, have you booked accommodation yet? I've been burnt by Hobart before - when big events are on, prices go way up.
For example, the Best Western is AUD 341 on 2 Jan...
Good luck!
For example, the Best Western is AUD 341 on 2 Jan...
Good luck!