[3] At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, it was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Release.

[5] About the song, Tones said, "'Fly Away' is about chasing your dreams, reaching your goals, and the realities that come with it.

"[6] The song was announced on social media on 9 November 2020, by showing only a snippet of it.

[7] It was used in a largely successful Qantas campaign called "Fly Away.

"[8] The music video for "Fly Away" was directed by Nick Kozakis and Liam Kelly, which premiered on 13 November, 2020.