Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme

The Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme helps make air travel more affordable for eligible regional residents travelling to and from Karratha Airport.

The scheme provides capped airfares on selected regional routes, including Karratha to Perth, supporting residents to stay connected with family and friends, attend medical appointments and access essential services.

Zone cap fares are available to eligible Karratha residents on participating airlines when booking return travel.

Karratha zone cap fares

For travel from 1 July 2026, the following capped one-way fares apply:

Qantas Airways

  • Max low demand fare: $299
  • Max high demand fare: $385

Virgin Australia

  • Max low demand fare: $299 
  • Max high demand fare: $385

Participating airlines may offer fares below the capped maximum. Travellers are encouraged to compare options to secure the best available price.

Who can access the scheme

Zone cap fares are available to residents living in regional Western Australia outside of Perth and Peel.

Zone cap fares:

  • are for personal travel only
  • must be booked as a return fare
  • must depart from and return to the same regional destination
  • are subject to an annual limit of 12 trips per person (Qantas only)

How to book

Eligible travellers can book a zone cap fare directly with a participating airline.

For Karratha services, bookings are available through:

Qantas Airways
Book online through Qantas or call 13 13 13.
Regional residents will need to join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to access the fare. Membership is free for eligible regional residents.

Virgin Australia
Book online through Virgin Australia or call 13 67 89.
Travellers will need to join the Velocity Frequent Flyer program to access the fare. Membership is free for eligible regional residents.

 

Important booking information

Before booking, please note:

  • zone cap fares must be booked as a return fare
  • airline-specific terms and conditions
  •  apply
  • some resident fares may be non-refundable
  • passengers can make at least one flight change with no change fee up to 24 hours before departure
  • additional changes, or changes made within 24 hours of the flight, may incur a fee
  • all zone cap fares include checked and carry-on baggage, although allowances vary by airline
  • optional extras such as excess baggage, booking fees, meals or in-flight entertainment may attract additional charges depending on the airline

Find out more

Karratha Airport is sharing this information as a guide for local travellers. For the latest details on eligibility, fare conditions, pricing, booking requirements and frequently asked questions, please visit the Western Australian Government’s Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme webpage.

You may also wish to refer to the official government information for:

  • detailed fare information across all regional routes
  • eligibility requirements
  • frequently asked questions
  • airline booking conditions
  • updates to the scheme
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