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Cheap Flights to Australia

Sydney Harbour, Great Barrier Reef & the Outback — long-haul deals worth the flight

Flight Deals to Australia

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.

Best Time to Fly to Australia

February through May offers the cheapest flights. Remember seasons are reversed — December-February is Australian summer.

This Week's Picks

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Real deals from this week - subscribers get these and more, every Friday.

58% off San Francisco → Amsterdam ($1092)$1092
🇺🇸From San Francisco

58% off San Francisco → Amsterdam ($1092)

SFO to Amsterdam is 58% below typical right now at just $1092 round-trip - plus Tokyo Narita from $641 (55% off) and Dublin from $1070 (46% off) are two more standout deals this week.

May 15
56% off Los Angeles → Melbourne ($1017)$1017
🇺🇸From Los Angeles

56% off Los Angeles → Melbourne ($1017)

LAX to Melbourne is 56% below typical right now at just $1017 round-trip - plus Direct flights to Seattle from $128 and Los Cabos from $338.

May 15
66% off US Cities → Frankfurt ($840)$840

66% off US Cities → Frankfurt ($840)

LAS to Frankfurt just hit $840 round-trip - 66% below the typical $2,480 median - plus direct deals from ORD to Rome for $737 and SEA to Amsterdam for $1,132 (57% off).

May 15
64% off Washington DC → Reykjavik ($650)$650
🇺🇸From Washington DC

64% off Washington DC → Reykjavik ($650)

IAD → Reykjavik is 64% below typical right now at just $650 round-trip - plus direct deals to Cancun from $314 and Los Angeles from $227.

May 15
78% off Boston → Tel Aviv ($1443)$1443
🇺🇸From Boston

78% off Boston → Tel Aviv ($1443)

Snag BOS → Tel Aviv for just $1443 round-trip - 78% below the typical median price - plus Punta Cana for $393 and Seattle for $292 from Logan this week.

May 15
69% off Asia-Pacific → London Heathrow ($1206)$1206

69% off Asia-Pacific → London Heathrow ($1206)

Cape Town to London Heathrow for just $1206 round-trip - 69% below the typical median price - plus SIN to Bali for $129 and HKG to Tokyo Narita for $214.

May 15

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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