Sydney Harbour, Great Barrier Reef & the Outback — long-haul deals worth the flight
Australia is a bucket-list destination with incredible diversity — from the iconic Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef to the vast Outback and world-class wine regions. While it's a long flight, competition between carriers keeps fares more affordable than you'd expect, especially from West Coast cities.
February through May offers the cheapest flights. Remember seasons are reversed — December-February is Australian summer.
Real deals from this week - subscribers get these and more, every Friday.
Amsterdam for £52, Lisbon for £64, Toronto from £269 return - plus Business Class deals to Hong Kong, LA and Dubai for premium subscribers. Over 110 deals inside.
SFO to Dublin at $241 round-trip is 100% below typical - plus Shanghai for $407 and Sydney for $546 from San Francisco this week.
LAX → Amsterdam for just $396 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus Beijing for $341 and Melbourne for $360. This week's free tier is stacked.
Denver to LA at $802 round-trip is 100% below its typical median price - plus SEA to London for $4,248 and ATL to Seoul from $1,603 round-trip.
IAD → Lisbon for just $245 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus Madrid at $262 and Amsterdam at $317, all direct from Dulles.
BOS to Lisbon is 100% below its typical price this week - plus direct Cancun flights from just $137 and London Heathrow from $543 round-trip.
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How much do flights to Australia cost?
Roundtrip flights from the US typically range from $800-1,500. During sales, we've seen fares from the West Coast drop to $600-800 roundtrip.
How long is the flight to Australia?
Direct flights from LA to Sydney take about 15 hours. From the East Coast, expect 20+ hours with a connection.
Do I need a visa for Australia?
Yes, US citizens need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) which can be obtained online for about $20 AUD. It's usually approved within minutes.
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