Cheap Student Flights: Top 10+ Airlines Offering Student Discounts in Australia
As many domestic and international students travel overseas to study abroad, leisure and meeting family & friends, the obvious question in their mind is if they can get a student discount on their air travel.
The short answer is YES!
Many airlines offer student discounts and other benefits like additional baggage, Free Wi-Fi and date changes exclusively for students.
So we dig deeper and found some international airlines offering student discounts in Australia.
Now before we check these discounted student airlines out, here are few key things to keep in mind.
- You must be a current student with a valid ID or other documents to prove your student status.
- You must bring along these documents to airport when boarding any flight to prove your student status
- Age restrictions might apply when travelling with some airlines
- Some student discounts might be valid only for specific routes or students from specific nationalties
- Always read all the terms and conditions given in the fine print before booking any flights.
Now, let’s check these airlines out.
1. Qatar Airways
Qatar is the national air carrier for the nation of Qatar, based in Doha, it has been named as the world’s website airline.
The good new for students is that they offer student discounts and additional benefits as well.
Student Discount – Get 10% off when you join, 15% off after your first journey & 20% off after your second & third trips.
Other benefits – Increased baggage allowance, flexibility with date changes, and special perks like Complimentary Wi-Fi through the Student Club program.
Eligibility: Join Student Club; Age – 18 to 30 years; Verified Student status
More details and conditions here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/student-club.html
2. Singapore Airlines
World’s second best airline, Singapore airline, the national carrier of Singapore also offer exclusive student discounts and other benefits for students.
Student Discount – Enjoy 10% savings with exclusive student fares on all Economy class and selected fare types for Premium Economy.
Other benefits – Increased baggage allowance, first booking-change fee waived and Complimentary booking change fee, Mile points for Krisflyer
Eligibility: Requires KrisFlyer membership + verified student status.
More details and conditions here: https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/plan-travel/promotions/student-privileges/
3. Emirates
Dubai based Emirates airlines also ranked as world’s third best airline offer discounts on student travel.
The offer different discounts on economy and business class travel with additional benefits.
Student Discount – 10% off on economy and 5% off on premium economy/business class travel.
Other benefits – Additional baggage allowance (up to 10 kg extra) and flexible date changes.
Eligibility: Full-time students aged 16–31; Skywards membership required; use code STUDENT.
More details and conditions here: https://www.emirates.com/au/english/special-offers/student-special-fares/
4. Garuda Indonesia
Indonesia’s national air carrier, Garuda Indonesia, offer student fares for students studying in Australia.
Student Discount – Up 10% off on Yearly and Selected Promotional Business Class Fares and Economy Class.
Other benefits – Extra 10kg baggage allowance plus sporting equipment or bicycle allowance.
Eligibility: Current offer covers Sydney/Melbourne routes only; Valid Student ID must be presented at the check-in counter: Age – 12 years and above
More details and conditions here: https://www.emirates.com/au/english/special-offers/student-special-fares/
5. Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is the world’s 5th best airline, based in Hong Kong, offer student discount with valid student ID.
Student Discount – Up to 10% off using code AUSTUDENT
Other benefits – Additional baggage allowance and flexibility in date changes.
Eligibility: Use code: AUSTUDENT; valid departure period 31 Mar 2026–31 Oct 2027. Proof required: Student visa, student number, ISIC or other proof accepted.
More details and conditions here: https://flights.cathaypacific.com/en_AU/offers/student-flights.html
6. Air India
Air India is India’s national carrier and offers one of the most generous student discounts on their airfares.
Student Discount – 10% off the base fares.
Other benefits – Extra baggage allowance, One free date change
Eligibility: Valid student proof required; Age between 12-30 years on the date of travel; Full-time course of at least 1 academic year
More details and conditions here: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/book/exclusive-deals/student-flight-offer.html
7. Turkish Airline
Turkey’s national carrier, Turkish Airlines, ranked as the 7th best airline in the world flies to more destination than any other airline in the world.
Luckily, being a student is a privilege with Turkish airline as they offer generous discounts on the international and domestic travel with added benefits.
Student Discount – Up to 15% on international transits and 20% off on domestic flights
Other benefits – Additional baggage, free ticket change, extra mile points.
Eligibility – Students aged 12–34 years old; Verify student status through Miles&Smiles.
More details and conditions here: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/student/
8. Malaysian Airline
Malaysia’s national aircarrier, Malayisan Airline is also known for its very generous discount for students.
Here is a student discount and other benefits for students flying with Malaysian airline.
Student Discount – Up to 30% off Malaysia Airlines and Firefly flights.
Other benefits – Up to 45kg baggage allowance, complimentary date changes and mileage points
Eligibility – Must be between the age of 13 to 26 years; Sign up with the MHexplorer; Applies to Malaysia Airlines and Firefly flights,
More details and conditions here: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/other-offerings/mhexplorer.html
9. SriLankan Airlines
Sri Lanka airlines carries the flag of Sri Lanka all across the globe.
They offer a cashback scheme for students rather than discounts. Which means students get cashback after the completion of their travel.
Let’s look at their student offer.
Student Discount – 10% cashback on the first flight with up to 15% cashback until 5th flight and 5% after that.
Other benefits – 40kg free baggage allowance for economy and 50 kg free baggage allowance for economy for business.
Eligibility – Blackout dates may apply
More details and conditions here: https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/special-offers/free-baggage-allowance-for-Students
10. Etihad Airways
UAE based Etihad airways also offer student discounts for students travelling with them.
Other benefits for student traveller is additional baggage offered on Etihad Airways.
Student Discount – Up to 10% in Economy and up to 5% in Business
Other benefits – Extra baggage allowance (10 kg to 20 kg depending on the fare)
Eligibility – Must be an international student aged between 18 and 32.
More details and conditions here: https://www.etihad.com/en/book/student-offer
11. KLM Royal Dutch Airline
Students travelling with KLM, Netherland’s national airline, also get discounts and other benefits as well.
Student Discount – Special student fares, discount varied by the fare/route
Other benefits – Additional baggage allowance of item up to 23 kg and flexibility to cancel or postpone trip (additional fee might apply)
Eligibility – Must be between 18 and 29 years of age; Full-time students only
More details and conditions here: https://www.klm.com.au/information/ticket-services/tickets-students
12. United Airlines
United Airline is one of the major airline of the United States with headquarters in Chicago.
They have young adult discounts available as long as you meet their terms and conditions.
Student Discount – 5% discount on United Economy and Basic Economy seats
Other benefits – None
Eligibility – Age: 18–23 years old; Must be a MileagePlus member; Student status not required
More details and conditions here: https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/mileageplus/young-adult-discount.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Qantas offer student discounts?
Unfortunately, there are no student discounts or benefits offered from students travelling from Australia. The only offer we could find was from students travelling to Australia and New Zealand from Hong Kong with extra baggage (10kg) and free change of date. You can check more details here.
Any students discounts on Jetstar?
No, there are no student discounts available on Jetstar.
Does any Australian airline offer student discounts?
Yes, Virigin Australia has started offering student fares/student discounts on selected flights. You can check the details here.
