Skyscanner
New Zealand flights from $37 each way
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Available on flights until December 2021 to Auckland, Queenstown, Napier and more. Sample fare is Christchurch-Wellington with Jetstar.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals 2021
Score Black Friday flight deals, holiday specials, tour discounts and more. Sale on now.
All the cheap flights, discount cruises, bargain holidays and other travel deals come out over Black Friday and Cyber Monday! We’ve scoured the web to find the best offers out there, all of which you’ll find below. We’ll be updating this page all through the weekend to share as many deals as we possibly can. Happy travels!
Black Friday and Cyber Weekend travel deals – book now!
All Black Friday travel deals for 2020
Skyscanner
Everything New Zealand
Up to 75% off New Zealand activities
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Available on activities such as skydiving, rafting, hiking, ziplining, whale watching and more. Destinations include Queenstown, Taupo, Rotorua, Milford Sound and more.
Hotwire
Up to 60% off worldwide hotels
Available on select stay dates. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Canada, New York and more. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline (AU)
Up to 50% off experiences + Extra $30 off with code
Coupon code valid on driving and flying experiences, water sports, land adventures etc when you spend $79 or more. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
JUCY
Up to 15% off New Zealand campervan hires
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Available on rentals until 20 September 2021 in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown when you use the code. T&Cs apply.
Booking.com
Up to 15% off getaways in New Zealand
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Available on stays until 30 September 2021. Destinations include Auckland, Queenstown, Welling5ton, Christchurch, Dunedin and more. T&Cs apply.
Everything Australia
Up to 40% off things to do in Australia
Available on select travel dates on activities including hot air balloon flights, skydives, sightseeing cruises, whale watching cruises and dining experiences. Destinations include Sydney, Cairns, Perth, Gold Coast, Melbourne and more.
RedBalloon NZ
New Zealand experiences for 2 from $35
Available on select dates and activities like tours, classes, parasailing, getaways, helicopter scenic flights and more. Destinations include Queenstown, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland and more.
Go Las Vegas
Up to 76% off Las Vegas attractions
Get a Go Las Vegas pass and receive up to 76% off attractions. Includes bus tours, sightseeing and more. Passes are valid for 2 years after date of purchase. T&Cs apply.
Hostelworld
New Zealand stays from $14/night
Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington, Rotorua and more. Sample rate is for a stay at K Road City Travellers. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 50% off mystery hotels
Available on select dates when you book for 2+ nights. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
isango!
Up to 50% off worldwide experiences
Available on select dates in 2021-2022 on activities including city tours, bike rentals, attraction entry passes, cruises and more. Destinations include Australia, London, Dublin, Las Vegas, New York, Tokyo and more. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off New Zealand hotels
Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Go Oahu
Up to 55% off Oahu attractions
Get a Go Oahu pass and receive up to 55% off attractions. Includes bus tours, sightseeing and more. Passes valid for 2 years after date of purchase. T&Cs apply.
Go Barcelona
Up to 40% off Barcelona passes
Available 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-daypass for more than 30 attractions. Passes are valid for 2 years after date of purchase. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 50% off worldwide flights
Available on select dates when you book Express Deals. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off express deals
Available on select dates. Participating hotels include Kimpton Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Intecontinental Hotels & Resorts and more. T&Cs apply
Priceline.com
Up to 40% off express rental cars
Compare worldwide car hire prices with Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo and much more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Exclusive
Get AUD$24 off car hires with code
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Available on rentals until 31 October 2021 when you spend a minimum of AUD$240. Destinations include Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Exclusive
Drive My Car
Australia car hires from $29/day
Available on select dates and car types. Destinations include Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Sample rate is for a rental in Victoria.
Bookabach
New Zealand cabin rentals from 40/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is at Gisborne.
Bookabach
New Zealand studio rentals from 45/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is at Manawatu - Wanganui.
Bookabach
New Zealand holiday home rentals from 50/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is for an ocean view tiny house in Christchurch.
Bookabach
New Zealand stays from $46/night
Available on select stay dates until December 2021 in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and more. Sample stay is for a cabin in Mangawhai Park.
Big Bus Tours
Up to 10% off Darwin bus tours
Available on select travel dates when you book online.
OneTravel.com
Up to USD$25 off flight fees
Available on select flights when you use the code. T&Cs apply.
KKday
Up to 53% off things to do in New Zealand
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Available on select travel dates. Includes attraction passes, sightseeing tours, skydives and more.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 53% off Gold Coast hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 49% off Melbourne hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 25% off Auckland hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 25% off Rotorua stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 15% off Taupo stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 29% off Queenstown stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays plus get free breakfast and free cancellations.
Booking.com
Up to 15% off Dunedin stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 20% off Auckland stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 40% off Christchurch stays
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Available on stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 10% off Wellington getaways
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Trafalgar
Up to 5% off repeat traveller
Available on select departures in 2021 and 2022 for all past guests. Destinations include Japan, Croatia, Brazil, Morocco and more.
Contiki
Get $50 travel credits
Subscribe your email address to receive travel tips, deals and get an instant $50 travel credit. T&Cs apply.
OYO Hotels
Up to 33% off stays + an extra 20% off with code
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Available on stays until December 2021 across USA including Las Vegas, New York and more. Minimum of 14 nights stay required. T&Cs apply.
Black Friday holiday packages and tour deals
Trafalgar
Up to 5% off repeat traveller
Available on select departures in 2021 and 2022 for all past guests. Destinations include Japan, Croatia, Brazil, Morocco and more.
Contiki
Get $50 travel credits
Subscribe your email address to receive travel tips, deals and get an instant $50 travel credit. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 11% off Queenstown holiday packages
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Available on select travel dates when you book your hotel and flights together. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to $625 off getaways
Available on select dates when you book your hotel and flight together. Destinations include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
Trafalgar
Up to 20% off Australia and New Zealand tours
Available on select travel dates to Uluru, Tasmania, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and more.
Trafalgar
Get $250 travel credits
Sign up your email address to receive news and discounts. T&Cs apply.
Insight Vacations
Up to $3,720 off for solo travellers
Available on select trips. Destinations include London, Spain, Morocco, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Insight Vacations
Up to 5% off repeat travellers
Available on select tours for past travellers. Destinations include Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam and more. T&Cs apply.
OneTravel.com
Up to USD$15 off booking fees
Sign up your email for special deals and discounts, and save up to USD$15 with an instant promo code. T&Cs apply.
Hotwire
Up to $422 off vacation packages
Available on select stay dates when you book your hotel and flights together. Destinations include Hawaii, Mexico, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Toronto, San Francisco and more. T&Cs apply.
Trafalgar
Extra 5% off worldwide trips
Available on all destinations all year round when you are a repeat guest. T&Cs apply.
CheapOair
Up to 20% off bookings
Sign up your email and receive members only promos and discounts. Plus earn as much as 1,000 bonus rewards points. T&Cs apply.
AAT Kings
Up to 2.5% off on your second holiday booking
Available for travel on select dates. Discount applies when two or more holidays are booked at the same time. Get extra 10% off on day tours. Destinations include Queenstown, Rotorua, Alice Springs, Uluru and more. T&Cs apply.
AAT Kings
Up to 5% off on your next holiday with Kings Club
Become a member of Kings Club and receive an extra 5% off. Destinations include Auckland, Christchurch, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
Wotif
Queenstown getaways with flights from AUD$383
Available on select travel dates departing from Auckland, Christchurch and more. Sample rate is for a 2-night stay Tahuna Pod Hostel. T&Cs apply.
Topdeck Travel
Up to 5% off repeat traveller
Available on tours when you have travelled with Topdeck before. T&Cs apply.
Topdeck Travel
Up to 10% off multiple trips
Available on tours when you book multiple Topdeck trips in the same transaction. T&Cs apply.
Black Friday flight deals
Skyscanner
New Zealand flights from $37 each way
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Available on flights until December 2021 to Auckland, Queenstown, Napier and more. Sample fare is Christchurch-Wellington with Jetstar.
Priceline.com
Up to 50% off worldwide flights
Available on select dates when you book Express Deals. T&Cs apply.
OneTravel.com
Up to USD$25 off flight fees
Available on select flights when you use the code. T&Cs apply.
OneTravel.com
Up to USD$27 off flights
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Available on flights bookings up to 3 passengers when you use the code. Destinations include USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Etihad Airways
Up to 10% off flights + free extra checked bags
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Available on flights until 30 June 2022 exclusive for students. Destinations include Dublin, Paris, Ireland, Abu Dhabi and more. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to $625 off getaways
Available on select dates when you book your hotel and flight together. Destinations include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
Trip.com
Up to 50% off bookings
Get extra 50% off and earn Trip coins on select hotels when you sign up and become a member now at Tip.com. See site for more details.
Hawaiian New Zealand
Guaranteed flexibility on flights
Available on flights to Hawaii and more. T&Cs apply.
OneTravel.com
Up to USD$15 off booking fees
Sign up your email for special deals and discounts, and save up to USD$15 with an instant promo code. T&Cs apply.
Hotwire
Up to 40% off flights
Available on select dates and flights. Destinations include Miami, Washington, San Francisco, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
Myholidays
Join Myholidays to receive offers and deals
Sign up to subscribe your email and receive up to date flight fares. T&C's apply.
CheapOair
Up to 20% off bookings
Sign up your email and receive members only promos and discounts. Plus earn as much as 1,000 bonus rewards points. T&Cs apply.
Hawaiian New Zealand
Earn HawaiianMiles with each flight
Join HawaiianMiles frequent flyer program and redeem frequent flyer miles including awards. T&Cs apply.
AirWander
Up to 65% off flights with multi-stops
Valid on select dates depending on the destination like South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, London and more. T&Cs apply.
Qatar Airways
Visa-FREE entry to Qatar
New Zealand and Australia residents can enjoy a visa-free entry into Qatar with Qatar Airways' new waiver upon arrival. T&Cs apply.
Black Friday accommodation deals
Hotwire
Up to 60% off worldwide hotels
Available on select stay dates. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Canada, New York and more. T&Cs apply.
Booking.com
Up to 15% off getaways in New Zealand
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Available on stays until 30 September 2021. Destinations include Auckland, Queenstown, Welling5ton, Christchurch, Dunedin and more. T&Cs apply.
Hostelworld
New Zealand stays from $14/night
Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington, Rotorua and more. Sample rate is for a stay at K Road City Travellers. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 50% off mystery hotels
Available on select dates when you book for 2+ nights. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off New Zealand hotels
Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off express deals
Available on select dates. Participating hotels include Kimpton Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Intecontinental Hotels & Resorts and more. T&Cs apply
Bookabach
New Zealand cabin rentals from 40/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is at Gisborne.
Bookabach
New Zealand studio rentals from 45/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is at Manawatu - Wanganui.
Bookabach
New Zealand holiday home rentals from 50/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is for an ocean view tiny house in Christchurch.
Bookabach
New Zealand stays from $46/night
Available on select stay dates until December 2021 in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and more. Sample stay is for a cabin in Mangawhai Park.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 53% off Gold Coast hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 49% off Melbourne hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 25% off Auckland hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 25% off Rotorua stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 15% off Taupo stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 29% off Queenstown stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays plus get free breakfast and free cancellations.
Booking.com
Up to 15% off Dunedin stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 20% off Auckland stays
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 40% off Christchurch stays
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Available on stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
Booking.com
Up to 10% off Wellington getaways
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Available on 2+ nights stays until December 2021 plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select hotels.
OYO Hotels
Up to 33% off stays + an extra 20% off with code
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Available on stays until December 2021 across USA including Las Vegas, New York and more. Minimum of 14 nights stay required. T&Cs apply.
OYO Hotels
Up to 33% off stays + an extra 10% off with code
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Available on stays until December 2021 across USA including Las Vegas, New York and more. Minimum of 7 nights stay required. T&Cs apply.
OYO Hotels
Up to 33% off USA stays
Subscribe your email address and receive a discount coupon instantly. T&Cs apply.
Radisson Hotels
Up to 20% off America getaways
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Available on stays from 24 May - 12 September 2021 when you stay 2+ nights. Destinations include USA, Latin America, and the Caribbean. T&Cs apply.
Radisson Hotels
Up to 15% off USA and Canada stays
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Available on stays from 24 May - 12 September 2021. T&Cs apply.
Wotif
Up to 58% off hotels in Australia
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Available for stays on select dates until December 2021. Destinations include Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
Trip.com
Up to 39% off New Zealand hotels
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Available on stays until December 2021. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua, Queenstown, Dunedin, Tauranga and Hamilton. T&Cs apply.
Trip.com
Up to 20% off Australia getaways
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Available on stays until 31 December 2021 on destinations including Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and more.
Agoda
Up to 24% off Sunshine Coast Hinterland getaways
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Available on stays until December 2021. Plus get free breakfast and free cancellations on select hotels.
Wotif
Up to 10% off Sunshine Coast Hinterland getaways
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Plus get free breakfast and free cancellation on select stay dates in 2021.
Hostelworld
Australia stays from AUD$14/night
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Available on select stay dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and more. Sample rate is for a stay at Cairns City Backpackers. T&Cs apply.
Hostelworld
Fiji stays from $13/night
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Available on select stay dates in Nadi, Yasawa Islands, Coral Coast, Suva and more. Sample rate is for a stay at Bamboo Beach in Nadi. T&Cs apply.
Hostelworld
Vanuatu stays from $28/night
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Available on select stay dates. Sample rate is for a stay at City Lodge - Port Vila. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off worldwide hotels
Available on select stay dates to Las Vegas, Chicago, Boston, Vancouver, Paris, Berlin and more. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 43% off Brisbane hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 50% off Sydney hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 25% off Cairns hotels
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Plus get free cancellation on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Stayz AU
Tasmania stays from $54 per night
Available on select stay dates. Sample stay is for a pet friendly accommodation in Brighton Council. Destinations include Launceston, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to $625 off getaways
Available on select dates when you book your hotel and flight together. Destinations include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
VRBO Australia
Australia stays from $12/night
Available on select stay dates in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and more. Sample fare is for a stay in Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Black Friday cruise deals
CruiseDirect
Australia and New Zealand cruises from USD$232
Available on select dates in 2021-2022 with Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and more. Sample rate is for a 3-night Sydney cruise with Carnival Cruises.
CruiseDirect
New Zealand family cruises from USD$701
Available on select dates from October 2021 - February 2022. T&Cs apply.
Direct Ferries
Up to 30% off ferries worldwide
Subscribe to DirectFerries' email and receive the latest ferry offers from early booking to last-minute sailings. T&Cs apply.
Frequently asked questions about Black Friday travel deals
When do the Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel sales start?
Black Friday officially starts on 27 November in 2020 and Cyber Monday falls on 30 November, but often the sales start earlier – some have already started! You can find the early sales listed above in our deals section.
Deals that launch on the day tend to start at midnight, so it could be worth staying up late on 26 November. After all, the early bird usually does catch the worm.
Which Black Friday travel deals have launched early?
Just because Black Friday starts on a Friday, that doesn’t always mean the sales do too. We find each year that some big names drop both official and unofficial Black Friday deals up to a week or two in advance. This year, some of them are:
- Booking.com: Save up to 30% on hotel stays
- G Adventures: Get up to 21% off worldwide tours and secure them with just a $1 deposit. Available on more than 450 itineraries for departures until 2022. Book by 30 November.
- Jetstar: Although not an official Black Friday deal, Jetstar is offering $49 domestic flights.
When do Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales end?
Black Friday sales are supposed to end close of business on Friday, however many travel agents extend their sale dates through the weekend and onto Monday (Cyber Monday) 30 November 2020.
Not all companies extend their sales, so if you’ve got your eye on a deal, it’s best to check when it ends to miss out on the bargain! Remember, the really good deals almost always sell out first.
How do I find the best Black Friday travel deals?
- Keep an eye on this page. We’ll be updating this space as often as possible throughout the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. Every time a new sale drops you’ll be the first to know right here.
- Keep your dates and destinations flexible. While there are a lot of sales, not every destination on every date will necessarily be discounted. Keep an open mind on where and when to go to nab the best deal possible.
- Start looking now. It’s not too early (or too late) to score a bargain. Look and book now because come tomorrow that travel deal might be gone.
What’s considered a good Black Friday travel deal?
- This is the criteria we use to consider a sale to be strong:
- Flights. Domestic flights on budget carrier Jetstar can drop to around $50 each way, which is a bargain right now.
- Accommodation. We often see deals from Hotels.com and Wotif discounting hotels by up to 50% and throwing a promo code for 8-10% on top of that.
- Tours and packages. Contiki, G Adventures, TopDeck and TourRadar are no strangers to Black Friday. Look for deals of 25-30% off for bookings made directly with the companies and up to 60% with aggregators such as TourRadar that also offer deals from smaller operators.
- Cruises. Look for $1 deposits, 30-50% off second passengers in cabins and extra onboard credit from P&O Cruises and Royal Caribbean.
What type of travel deals are available?
Anything and everything goes. Flights, hotels, cruises and tours are the most common travel items on the sales rack over Black Friday.We’ve also seen travel insurance policies, experiences and day tours on sale over Cyber Weekend.
Which travel brands have Black Friday sales?
While the offers change every year, these brands have had Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in the past. We recommend keeping an eye on them each year for their offers:
- Jetstar
- Qantas
- Flight Centre
- Skyscanner
- Expedia
- G Adventures
- Hotels.com
- Contiki
- Qatar Airways
- Booking.com
- Air New Zealand
- RedBalloon
- Royal Caribbean
- Singapore Airlines
How long do the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales last?
Black Friday sales officially start at midnight and end at the close of business on Friday (27 November 2020). However, many companies extend their sales through the weekend (Cyber Weekend) and on to Monday (Cyber Monday) 30 Novemer 2020.The sales might be around for a few days, but this doesn’t mean that the lowest prices or the best travel dates will still be available by Monday.
Additionally, not all companies extend their sales. If you’ve got your eye on a deal, it’s best to check when it ends to avoid missing out.
Do flights go on sale during Black Friday?
Yes. Every year airlines and online travel companies take part in Black Friday offering discounted flights.Popular sites where you can book flights that often join in the sale are:
- Jetstar
- Qantas
- Virgin Australia
- Flight Centre
- Qatar
- Air New Zealand
- Emirates
See here for a full list of flights on sale over Black Friday and Cyber Weekend.
What should I consider when booking travel during the coronavirus pandemic?
- Travel restrictions. At the moment, New Zealanders are only allowed to travel locally. If you don’t want to risk international borders opening by a certain date, stick to local destinations for now. Before you book, check out the latest domestic travel restrictions to see where you can go and what permits you may need.
- Book flexible deals. The situation changes constantly. To ensure your holiday goes as planned, look for flexible flights, accommodation and experiences. These let you change your travel dates or destinations without penalty.
- Travel insurance. Yes, there is such a thing as domestic travel insurance. While it won’t cover you for any COVID-19-related claims, it can cover you for lost, stolen or damaged items. Or, if you need to cancel or cut your trip short due to other reasons such as an accident.
Is it worth booking international flights during a pandemic?
New Zealand currently has a ban on international travel with no set date on when it will lift. This doesn’t stop airlines from dropping enviable sales to places far and wide on Black Friday though.Before you jump the gun and book that $1,000 flight to Europe, check if you can cancel or move your trip to a later date. This flexibility can give you peace of mind and save you money should borders remain closed by the time your trip comes around.
If you do book, travel insurance might help cover any unexpected costs if you can’t travel or if you injure yourself and can no longer travel. Bear in mind any COVID-19-related reasons will not be honoured.
Are travel deals really better on Black Friday?
There’s no denying that Black Friday serves up some spectacular deals. Whether they’ll be better than sales you’ll find throughout the year or on Boxing Day is anyone’s guess.
In 2019, we saw a handful of travel companies better themselves for Boxing Day. These included Jetstar, Trip.com and Klook.
It’s up to you if you want to take a punt and wait until Boxing Day. Our advice? If you see a deal on Black Friday that hits the mark, get it or regret it.
