Booking a flight? Check out finder.com.au’s guide to the best websites to book flights online for the lowest prices.
Booking a flight has become a complicated business with so many travel companies and airlines to choose from. If you’re unsure which to choose, take a look at our guide. We’ll help you compare and get the best deal you can.
Top 9 sites to book flights
Wotif
Expedia
Helloworld
Webjet
BYOjet
CheapOAir
STA Travel
Cheapflights
Hipmunk
Wotif
Founded in 2000, Wotif has grown into one of Australia’s most popular sites for booking travel. It specialises in late and last minute deals, but also has options for future bookings.
Get exclusive deals and money off when you sign up for the Wotif newsletter
Extensive customer reviews so you can see what other people thought before you book
No hotel booking fees
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Expedia
One of the world’s most popular travel planning sites, Expedia finds you deals on everything from flights and insurance to activities and cruises.
Price match guarantee ensures the lowest prices
Expedia+ rewards program provides exclusive deals and discounts
Scans thousands of flights and hotels to bring you the lowest deals
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Helloworld
Helloworld is an Australian online travel agency that specialises in finding the lowest prices on flights, accommodation and car hire.
Also operates retail stores around Australia if you prefer to talk face-to-face
Price match guarantee on hotel rooms
Mobile app available to compare prices and book on the go
Search for flights now with Helloworld
Webjet
An online travel search engine, Webjet lets your search deals from hundreds of airlines, hotels and car rental agencies to get the best price.
Pay or earn American Express Membership Rewards
Check Webjet’s exclusives section for the latest deals
24/7 customer support available
Search for flights now with Webjet
BYOjet
BYOJet is an Australian-owned travel agency that searches flights, hotels and travel deals. It has exclusive deals and an ever changing assortment of specials, plus live chat if you ever get stuck.
Check out the deals section for exclusive, time-sensitive deals
Live chat help available if you need help
BYOJet also allows you to book hotels, insurance, attractions and packages
Search for flights now with BYOJet
CheapOAir
CheapOAir searches through millions of flights, hotels, and car rental deals to help you find the best one. It has a price match guarantee and 24/7 customer service to assist you during the booking process.
Price match guarantee ensures low prices
Mobile app allows you to browse and book online
24-hour live-chat available
Search for flights now with CheapOAir
STA Travel
Famed as a provider of student travel, STA Travel is not just for students anymore. It has a search engine that allows you to find the cheapest price and has great discounts for young people.
Special rates for teachers, students and those under 26
Multi-flex pass allows multiple changes to your flight at no extra charge
Tours and excursions can be arranged
Search for flights now with STA Travel
Cheapflights
Since 1996, Cheapflights has been searching millions of flights from the world’s airlines to find the cheapest flights.
Check out the deals section for exclusives
Mobile app allows you to browse and book wherever you are
Sign up to the newsletter for exclusive deals and offers
Search for flights now with Cheapflights
Hipmunk
An easy way to compare different airlines on different booking sites, Hipmunk will searches for the lowest fares available across the web -- not just what’s for sale on its site.
Compare airlines and prices across different sites
Sign up for fare alerts on your preferred route
Allows you to sync your calendar to their site to make sure your flights will match your planned events
Search for flights now with Hipmunk
Which booking sites offer price match guarantees?
Expedia
CheapOAir
Which sites can offer discounts if you pair a flight with a hotel?
Expedia
Wotif
Helloworld
Webjet
Hipmunk
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