The Best Airlines In Australia

The results of the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards are in—revealing the world's best airlines for 2022, sorted by geographic location. 

Fancy a deep-dive into the best airlines in the Australia/Pacific region, so you know who to book with for your next family holiday? Let's get into it...

The Best Airlines in Australia

1. Qantas Airways 

Best Airlines in Australia
Qantas Airways.


Once again our homegrown airline Qantas has been crowned the best airline in the Australia/Pacific region.

2. Air New Zealand 

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand.


Hailing from across the pond, Air New Zealand came in at number two!

3. Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways.


The bronze medal position goes to Fiji Airways, and with views like this—no one's surprised! 

4. Virgin Australia

Best Airlines in Australia
Virgin Australia.


Flying their way around down under, Virgin Australia has graced the upper half of the best airlines in the world list. 

5. Jetstar Airways

Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways.


They're often a controversial choice with a mixed-bag reputation, but it looks like Jetstar Airways is upping its game, and making its way onto the best airlines in Australia list.  

6. Rex Airlines

Rex Airlines
Rex Airlines.


Coming in at number six is Rex Airlines; which is renowned for connecting regional Australia with great flight options.

7. Qantas Link

Qantas Link
Qantas Link.


The regional airline for the Qantas Group, Qantas Link operates over 2000 flights each week to a vast network of metropolitan and regional destinations across Australia.

8. Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti Nui.


Plan your Tahitian adventure with Air Tahiti Nui—making its way onto the best airlines in Australia/Pacific list! 

9. AirCalin

Air Calin
Air Calin.


Offering flights to New Caledonia at the best price, discover the paradisiacal landscapes of New Caledonia with AirCalin.

10. Air Niugini

Air Niugini
Air Niugini.


The beauty of Papa New Guinea awaits with Air Niugini!

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Reviews


Maria Woodgate

Dec 08 2022

Airnorth is BY FAR the worst airline in Australia.


Joanne

Dec 23 2021

Have to agree with your rating for Jetstar. Have flown some fantastic airlines around the world, and some awful ones, but Jetstar is the worse by a mile