Up To 11 Hours: Australia's Jetstar Adds New Long 1-Stop Airbus A321LR Flights

Jetstar, the low-cost carrier of Qantas, will launch a new route connecting Sunshine Coast, Bali, and Singapore starting March 24. This route links Australia's tenth-busiest airport by passenger traffic in Sunshine Coast to popular destinations Bali and Singapore with a single stop.

Bali holds similar appeal for Australians as Cancun does for Americans and Malaga for Europeans, making it a highly sought-after destination. This launch follows recent expansions such as Bali service from Gold Coast and Newcastle’s longest-ever international flight.

Due to the exhaustion of direct traffic rights from Australia's major cities to Bali, Jetstar has adopted a more innovative approach, supported by substantial new route financial incentives.

Route Details and Aircraft

Distance: 3,308 nautical miles (6,126 km) each way
Start date: March 24
Frequency: Three flights per week
Aircraft: Airbus A321LR with 232 all-economy seats
Advantages: Low seat-mile costs and high capacity

Jetstar's use of the A321LR—similar to Air Astana's long A321LR-operated flights to London Heathrow—offers efficient operation on such long-haul routes.

Market Context and Demand

Currently, booking data for the Sunshine Coast to Bali and Singapore flights is minimal, primarily because many travelers drive to Brisbane for nonstop flights. This diversion impacts traffic data but does not diminish the potential demand on Jetstar’s new route.

"Jetstar will very easily grow demand from its new service."

The new service is expected to attract passengers by providing a unique one-stop option with financial backing, filling a gap left by limited direct flights from Australia's main cities.

Author’s summary: Jetstar’s innovative one-stop Sunshine Coast-Bali-Singapore route, launched with cost-efficient A321LR aircraft, targets growing demand amid limited direct Australian flights to Bali.

Simple Flying — 2025-11-06