Australia

Australia

It’s a far trek to the Land Down Under, but once you get there, it’s so worth it. We’ve rounded up the best ways to get there on points and miles, so you can arrive comfortably and in style — as well as insider intel on what to do and avoid.

Essential Reading

The Best Ways to Use Points and Miles to Fly from the US to Australia
How and When to Get a Visa to Visit Australia
Top Wildlife Experiences in Australia for the Whole Family

Best Cards for Australia Travel

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

60,000 points Welcome Offer
Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
  • 5X Earn 5X points on Lyft rides through March 2022. That’s 3X points in addition to the 2X points you already earn on travel.
  • 2X 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide.
  • 1X 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
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American Express® Gold Card

35,000 points Welcome Offer
Earn 35,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 3 months.
  • 4X Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points when you dine at restaurants worldwide.
  • 4X Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)
  • 3X Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
*Bonus value is an estimated value calculated by TPG and not the card issuer. View our latest calculations here

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