Jetstar

Jetstar is the low-cost carrier subsidiary of the Qantas Group, operating primarily out of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Cairns, Adelaide) with international routes into Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Auckland, Wellington, and Honolulu. For SG-based travellers, Jetstar is the default LCC option for Australia and New Zealand short-haul and medium-haul travel. Book on jetstar.com or the Jetstar mobile app. Activate ShopBack via the ShopBack Jetstar merchant page before booking to earn cashback at the current published rate on eligible fares.

Yes. Jetstar flights earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points and status credits when the QFF number is entered at booking (fare bundle dependent: Starter fares earn less than Plus, Max, or Business Class fares). Jetstar's other frequent-flyer partners include Emirates Skywards and JAL Mileage Bank. Jetstar is not a current KrisFlyer partner airline as of 2026, so SG travellers relying on KrisFlyer earn should verify the partner list on singaporeair.com before booking Jetstar to accrue miles. ShopBack cashback is paid separately in SGD to your ShopBack wallet regardless of frequent-flyer accrual.

Out of Changi, Jetstar operates primarily to Australia via one-stop or via-Bali routings (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, and expanding Newcastle and Sunshine Coast connections via Bali announced for 2026). Direct Jetstar-branded services from SG to Bali, Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, and other short-haul cities have been part of the Jetstar Asia footprint historically, though the SG-based Jetstar Asia operation announced wind-down in 2025 which affects short-haul intra-Asia coverage under the Jetstar brand. Verify current SG-outbound Jetstar schedules on jetstar.com before booking.

Jetstar is not part of a global airline alliance (Star Alliance, oneworld, or SkyTeam). It benefits from Qantas Group codeshares and interline arrangements, giving Qantas Frequent Flyer members some cross-group utility. For SG travellers whose primary mileage programme is KrisFlyer, Jetstar flights do not earn KrisFlyer miles as of 2026. For QFF members, Jetstar earns points and status credits when the number is added to the booking. Verify current partner earn charts on jetstar.com frequent flyer partners.

Scoot wins on non-stop out of Changi to more short-haul APAC destinations and integrates into KrisFlyer (earn and Spontaneous Escapes). Jetstar wins on Qantas Group access, direct Australia and NZ short-haul reach, and QFF points earn for travellers whose primary mileage bank sits in Qantas. For SG-to-Australia budget travel Jetstar is worth pricing; for SG-to-APAC short-haul Scoot typically wins on non-stop convenience. Compare fare depth in the exact travel window before locking. Both are ShopBack cashback-eligible on eligible direct fares.

AirAsia wins on Malaysia and Southeast Asia LCC density via Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok hubs. Jetstar wins on Australia and NZ reach and Qantas Group codeshare access. For a Southeast Asia short-haul city pair AirAsia typically wins; for an Australia or NZ trip Jetstar is often the LCC of choice. Compare fare depth in the exact window on both sites. Both are cashback-eligible via ShopBack when booked through the respective airline merchant page.

Jetstar Starter fares include 7 kg cabin baggage (one main bag plus one small personal item, combined weight limit) with no checked baggage. Plus bundle adds 20 kg checked, meal, and standard seat select. Max bundle adds 30 kg checked, meal, seat select, and full flexibility. Additional checked bags can be pre-purchased via Manage My Booking (cheaper) or at the airport (most expensive). Verify current bundle inclusions on jetstar.com before travel; ancillary pricing rises the closer you buy to departure.

Jetstar runs recurring Friday Frenzy flash sales, Return for Free promos, and periodic Kids Fly Free windows. Bigger fare drops align with Great Singapore Sale (June to July), 9.9 (September 9), 10.10 (October 10), 11.11 (November 11), 12.12 (December 12), Black Friday (November 27, 2026), Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026), and year-end summer sale (December to January targeting Australia summer). Verify current sale windows and route lists on jetstar.com before booking; sale fares typically carry blackout dates and Starter-only restrictions.

Empty any pending Jetstar booking cart, then click through fresh from the ShopBack Jetstar merchant page to jetstar.com. Complete the booking in the same browser session without pasting unofficial third-party promo codes, since those can break the cashback attribution cookie. Cashback tracks on eligible fare and ancillary spend on direct Jetstar bookings; third-party OTA bookings typically do not qualify. Cashback appears as pending in your ShopBack wallet after ticketing and confirms after the travel-completion holding period. See the current published rate on the ShopBack Jetstar merchant page.

Yes. Any cancelled or refunded portion of your Jetstar booking is deducted from the ShopBack cashback total because Jetstar only pays commission on ticketed and flown revenue. Starter fares are generally non-refundable, so cancellations typically forfeit fare but may recover taxes and pre-paid ancillaries. Plus and Max bundles offer more flexibility. If the airline cancels and refunds the itinerary, pending cashback will not confirm. Contact ShopBack customer support if the booking flew but cashback did not confirm within the standard holding window.