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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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71% off San Francisco → Cancun ($391)$391
🇺🇸From San Francisco

71% off San Francisco → Cancun ($391)

Nonstop SFO to Cancun at 71% below typical, plus $137 Seattle and $179 Vancouver fares to grab before Thanksgiving.

Nov 6
Los Angeles to Rome for $707?$707
🇺🇸From Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Rome for $707?

LAX → Rome is 67% below typical, plus Tokyo from $741 (66% below typical) and Seattle for just $158.

Nov 6
76% off US Cities → Dallas ($38)$38

76% off US Cities → Dallas ($38)

Las Vegas to Dallas at $38 round-trip is 76% below typical, plus Denver to LA for $46 and Seattle to Cancun for $567 (63% below typical).

Nov 6
48% off New York → Madrid ($554)$554
🇺🇸From New York

48% off New York → Madrid ($554)

JFK to Madrid is 48% below typical at $554 round-trip, plus Nassau and Aruba beach escapes from $310 to beat the winter chill.

Nov 6
74% off Washington DC → San Juan ($183)$183
🇺🇸From Washington DC

74% off Washington DC → San Juan ($183)

BWI to San Juan is $183 round-trip, 74% below typical, plus a $209 DCA → Miami fare and $678 Dulles → Lisbon to chase.

Nov 6
74% off Boston → Madrid ($495)$495
🇺🇸From Boston

74% off Boston → Madrid ($495)

Madrid is 74% below typical at $495 round-trip, plus Punta Cana at 70% off and a Cancun escape for just $351.

Nov 6

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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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