You can book round-trip flights to Australia and New Zealand as low as $775
We cannot get enough of the low-cost flights to newly opened Australia and New Zealand.
While the prices on today's deal aren't quite as cheap as the deals we saw before the pandemic, round-trip flights to each country for less than $1,000 are worth celebrating. Some are even nonstop. These deals are particularly beneficial for those looking to travel this year.
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Deal basics
Airlines: Delta, American, Fiji, Qantas, Air Canada, United.
Routes: LAX/BOS/DEN/MSY/OAK/AUS/SFO/SEA/TUS and others to SYD; SFO/SEA to AKL.
How to book: Directly through the airline.
Travel dates: Aug.-Dec. 2022, excluding holidays.
Book by: 1-2 days.
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Sample routes
Because this deal features flights from various U.S. cities to Sydney, it's best to begin your search on Google Flights by browsing availability from your desired airport of choice. From there, you'll find various flights that can be booked as part of this deal.
Example round-trip flights to Sydney depart from:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), starting at $798.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), starting at $804.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), starting at $813.
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)/Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)/Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), starting at $817.
- Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)/Colorado Springs Airport (COS)/Hector International Airport (FAR)/Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and others, starting at $902.
Travelers heading to New Zealand can fly from SEA or San Fransisco International Airport (SFO), starting at $776 and $874 respectively.
For example, travelers can book this round-trip, nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Sydney in August for less than $800.
Read more: How Kangaroo Island recovered from Australia's devastating bush fires and a global pandemic
This flight, along with the others you'll find in this deal are for the carrier's lowest class, which in this case, is basic economy. Unlike some other carriers, this fare type on Delta includes one full-sized carry-on and one checked bag, but you aren't eligible to choose your seat and most Delta basic economy fees cannot be changed or canceled.
Seattle-based travelers who would prefer to head to New Zealand first could fly to Auckland via Air Canada for an even lower-priced flight if they don't mind two layovers.
Air Canada's standard fare resembles Delta's basic economy, in that it includes both one carry-on and checked bag, but also provides flexibility for ticket changes while still being nonrefundable.
Search this deal for more options for flights to Sydney departing from other cities, including Atlanta, Boston and Austin, as well as for flights from Los Angeles to Auckland.
Maximize your purchase
Don’t forget to use a card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel), on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, Citi Prestige® Card (5 points per dollar on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3 points per dollar on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2 points per dollar on travel). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
Flying from the U.S. to Oceania, particularly from the East Coast, for less than $1000 round-trip is rare, so these flights are likely to disappear quickly.
Related: 4 new hotels to visit when New Zealand reopens in May
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- An up to $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee every four to five years
- Up to $400 annual credit for eligible U.S. Dell purchases (enrollment required)
- Gold status at Marriott and Hilton hotels (enrollment required)
- Access to the Fine Hotels & Resorts program and Hotel Collection
- Extended warranty protection
- International Airline Program and Cruise Privileges Program
Cons
- Steep annual fee
- Difficulty meeting $15,000 welcome offer for smaller businesses
- Limited high-bonus categories outside of travel
- The Points Guy Exclusive Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
- Get 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com, and 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases.
- Earn 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on eligible purchases at US construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year.
- Unlock over $1,000 in annual statement credits on a curation of business purchases, including select purchases made with Dell Technologies, Indeed, Adobe, and U.S. wireless service providers.
- $200 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for checked baggage fees, lounge day passes, and more at one selected airline.
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- The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more lounge location options than any other credit card on the market as of 9/2021.
- $695 Annual Fee.
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| 5X | Get 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com |
| 1.5X | Earn 1.5X points on eligible purchases at US construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year |
| 1X | 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases. |
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The Points Guy Exclusive Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership.Earn 150,000 points120,000 pointsAnnual Fee
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Why We Chose It
It's hard to find a card that competes with the mile-long list of benefits that come with the Amex Business Platinum. While it's certainly not the card for the average consumer, a business owner with tons of expenses -- especially related to travel -- will find this card incredibly valuable. This card is similar to the consumer version that Amex offers, but with more business-oriented perks around statement credits and earning rates that are a better fit for business owners.Pros
- An up to $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee every four to five years
- Up to $400 annual credit for eligible U.S. Dell purchases (enrollment required)
- Gold status at Marriott and Hilton hotels (enrollment required)
- Access to the Fine Hotels & Resorts program and Hotel Collection
- Extended warranty protection
- International Airline Program and Cruise Privileges Program
Cons
- Steep annual fee
- Difficulty meeting $15,000 welcome offer for smaller businesses
- Limited high-bonus categories outside of travel
- The Points Guy Exclusive Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
- Get 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com, and 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases.
- Earn 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on eligible purchases at US construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year.
- Unlock over $1,000 in annual statement credits on a curation of business purchases, including select purchases made with Dell Technologies, Indeed, Adobe, and U.S. wireless service providers.
- $200 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for checked baggage fees, lounge day passes, and more at one selected airline.
- $189 CLEAR® Credit: Use your Card and get up to $189 back per year on your CLEAR® membership. CLEAR® is available at more than 50 U.S. airports and stadiums.
- The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more lounge location options than any other credit card on the market as of 9/2021.
- $695 Annual Fee.
- Terms Apply.