Australian travellers have just been handed the ultimate excuse for a holiday, with Philippine Airlines unleashing one of its biggest sales of the year. The Black Friday Seat Sale offers incredibly sharp fares, making a summer escape, a mid-year adventure, or a spontaneous end-of-year trip a serious possibility.
Unbeatable Flight Deals for Aussies
The national carrier of the Philippines is offering return economy fares that are sure to have you checking your leave balance. Return fares start from just $809 from Brisbane, $829 from Perth, $859 from Sydney, and $879 from Melbourne. This sale isn't a fleeting moment either; it's running until December 2025, but with deals this good, you'll want to move fast if you've been dreaming of an island holiday.
The best part? The travel window thoughtfully covers all the major school breaks and public holidays. This means families, couples, and solo adventurers can plan their getaways without having to fight the usual surge pricing that comes with peak travel times.
More Than Just Manila: Explore Further
This sale isn't limited to Economy class. Premium Economy and Business Class are also included, presenting a rare chance to upgrade your travel experience without the hefty price tag. Philippine Airlines operates direct services from all four major Australian gateways—Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth—making the journey to Manila impressively straightforward.
Once you land in Manila, the adventure truly begins. The airline's extensive network allows for seamless connections to thirty-two domestic destinations and forty international spots, including popular hubs like Japan and South Korea. This routing setup genuinely expands what you can do with a single ticket, whether you're after beach days, vibrant nightlife, island hopping, or a multi-country Asian adventure.
Why The Philippines is Calling
Australians are already flocking to the Philippines, with nearly 250,000 Aussies visiting by September this year alone, making Australia the fourth largest inbound market. The country is having a real moment, offering the perfect blend of accessibility, affordability, and breathtaking scenery.
Alvin Miranda, VP of Marketing at Philippine Airlines, sums it up: "The Philippines has everything Australians want right now. It is close, it is great value, and it is packed with landscapes that look like they were sketched straight out of a screensaver." He notes this sale is the perfect chance to extend your summer and kickstart 2026 with an exciting trip.
From the world-famous white sand beaches and unreal sunsets of Boracay to the world-class surf breaks of Siargao, the options are endless. Palawan and Puerto Princesa offer lush reefs and the UNESCO-listed Underground River, while the energetic capital, Manila, blends culture, shopping, and Michelin-recognised restaurants.
This year also marks sixty years of service between Sydney and Manila for PAL, which maintains a reputation for warm, polished service and ranks among the top in the Asia Pacific for on-time performance. With fares this sharp and availability across peak periods, this Black Friday sale is a genuinely strong opportunity to plan not just one, but multiple trips.
