1
Qantas qantas.com
The flag carrier — the biggest domestic network plus the Frequent Flyer program half the country collects.
Travel & Transport — the top 10.
Flights, stays and getting around — the booking sites and planners Australians lean on.
The list
Australia's top 10 travel & transport sites.
Airlines, agents and planners are compared together because that’s how trips actually get booked — one tab each.
2
Jetstar jetstar.com
Qantas’s low-cost arm — the cheap-fare default for domestic and short-haul international.
3
Virgin Australia virginaustralia.com
The challenger airline — Velocity points and the main alternative on golden-triangle routes.
4
Webjet webjet.com.au
The local online travel agent — compare flights across airlines in one search.
5
Flight Centre flightcentre.com.au
The agency giant — packages, cruises and a human to call when plans collapse.
6
Booking.com booking.com
The global hotels giant — the deepest pool of rooms, apartments and cancellation flexibility.
7
Airbnb airbnb.com.au
Holiday rentals and stays — from city apartments to off-grid cabins.
8
Wotif wotif.com
The Aussie-born deals brand — last-minute hotels and package specials.
9
Transport for NSW transportnsw.info
The trip planner for Australia’s biggest public transport network — times, Opal and disruptions.
10
Rome2Rio rome2rio.com
The Melbourne-born door-to-door planner — every plane, train, bus and ferry between any two points.
The comparison
Compare the top 10 side-by-side.
The quick-scan version — what each site is best at, what it costs, whether you need an account, and who's behind it.
| Site | Best for | Cost | Account needed | Apps | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qantasqantas.com | Domestic network & points | Fares vary; free to search | To book | iOS & Android | Qantas (AU) |
| 2Jetstarjetstar.com | Cheap fares | Fares vary; free to search | To book | iOS & Android | Qantas Group (AU) |
| 3Virgin Australiavirginaustralia.com | Velocity points | Fares vary; free to search | To book | iOS & Android | Virgin Australia (AU) |
| 4Webjetwebjet.com.au | Flight comparison | Free to search; booking fees | To book | iOS & Android | Webjet Group (AU) |
| 5Flight Centreflightcentre.com.au | Package holidays | Free to browse | To book | iOS & Android | Flight Centre (AU) |
| 6Booking.combooking.com | Hotel choice | Free to search | To book | iOS & Android | Booking Holdings (US/NL) |
| 7Airbnbairbnb.com.au | Holiday rentals | Free to search; service fees | To book | iOS & Android | Airbnb (US) |
| 8Wotifwotif.com | Last-minute deals | Free to search | To book | iOS & Android | Expedia Group (US) |
| 9Transport for NSWtransportnsw.info | Public transport planning | Free | No | Apps via Opal partners | NSW Government |
| 10Rome2Riorome2rio.com | Multi-modal routes | Free | Optional | iOS & Android | Omio (Germany; Melbourne-founded) |
Indicative guide compiled June 2026 from public information. Rankings are aus.directory's editorial view of popularity and usefulness — informed by public traffic estimates and brand recognition, not live traffic data. Ownership, pricing and features change; confirm details on the site itself. We accept no payment for placement and use no affiliate links.
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