Rating Jetstar In-Flight Food
If you’re wondering what to order on Jetstar:
✅ Best snack: Cobs Popcorn
✅ Best light meal: Bacon & Egg Roll
❌ Skip: Chicken Wrap
Jetstar Airways is a popular choice for budget travellers, thanks to its frequent sales and affordable fares. But when you’re flying on a budget airline, every extra dollar matters – especially when it comes to food onboard.
On a recent flight, we ended up with a handful of meal vouchers to use, which gave us the perfect excuse to try a range of snacks and light meals from the in-flight Economy menu. Here’s what we ordered, and which items are actually worth it.
Here’s what we tried from Jetstar’s in-flight menu, starting with the snacks.
Note: Prices and menu items may change over time. This review reflects what was available on our flight.
Good to know:
- Jetstar snacks are only available to buy in-flight
- Onboard purchases are card only
- Menu items are priced the same in AUD and NZD
Snacks
Cobs Popcorn
Price: $5 AUD/NZD
Typical Supermarket Price: $3-4 AUD
Verdict: Yummy and addicting, we ended up ordering two!
Loaded Milk Chocolate Chip with Hazelnut Filling Cookie
Price: $5 AUD/NZD
Typical Supermarket Price:$4-5 AUD
Verdict: This is perfect if you want something sweet for dessert.
Mainland Cheese & Crackers
Price: $5 AUD/NZD
Typical Supermarket Price:$3-4 AUD
Verdict: Cheese and crackers is such a classic combo, what’s not to love?
Mama Kaz slices (Lemon tea/Banana)
Price: $5 AUD/NZD
Typical Supermarket Price: $2-3 AUD
Verdict: This one didn’t quite hit the landing for us – it’s a little too dry.
Pringles – Original or Sour Cream
Price: $5 AUD/NZD
Typical Supermarket Price: $2-3 AUD
Verdict: What’s not to love about Pringles?
Whittaker’s Creamy Milk Chocolate Bar
Price: $5 AUD/NZD
Typical Supermarket Price: $2-3 AUD
Verdict: It’s Whittaker’s, so of course it’s going to be good!
Light Meals
Bacon & Egg Roll
Price: $12 AUD/NZD
Verdict: One of the best choices to get, it’s delicious and filling.
Cheese & Ham Toastie
Price: $12 AUD/NZD
Verdict: Delicious, but be careful – it gets really hot!
Chicken Wrap
Price: $12 AUD/NZD
Verdict: It didn’t quite hit the landing – it was a little dry and lacked flavour.
Classic Beef Lasagna
Price: $15 AUD/NZD
Verdict: It’s a bit more mushy than a typical lasagna, but still decent overall.
Instant Noodles Chicken Flavour
Price: $8 AUD/NZD
Typical Supermarket Price: $2-3 AUD
Verdict: It tastes like your average instant cup noodles.
Pumpkin & Feta Quiche + Spinach & Ricotta Roll
Price: $12 AUD/NZD
Verdict: Great taste, but the roll is flaky, so expect a bit of a mess while eating.
Steak Pie + Beef Sausage
Price: $12 AUD/NZD
Verdict: The taste is good BUT it’s a messy eat. The flaky pastry will get everywhere, even if you’re careful.
Overall, the Jetstar in-flight food is a mixed bag. Snacks are super convenient but almost always come at a steep markup, so they’re only worth it if you’ve got vouchers to burn.
The light meals are more filling, tasty enough, and a smarter choice if you’re hungry on a long flight. If you’re getting the rolls, expect a bit of a mess, though!