Flights to Australia

Flights to Australia are numerous,  from most major countries and are diverse in price ranges for almost all budgets.

The main entry destinations in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, Adelaide and Darwin. The major Australian airline for overseas travel quotes over 150 countries currently served, so visitors from most parts of the globe are well catered for.

If you are flexible in the days you select to and from your destination you will find there are remarkably cheaper flights available. Often – but not always – flights during mid week can be less expensive. Flights preceding and following major events, sporting, entertainment, holidays etc will typically be higher in cost and also having been booked solid a lot earlier in advance. So it is well advised if possible to book early and choose a date 'off-the-beaten-track' as it were, if you are looking to fly on a strict budget.

Please note in the United States if you book flights directly with the desired airline, typically unless you specifically ask them if that is the cheapest flight available for that particular destination, they are not required to tell you – they quote what they can to make a profit.  Going through the plethora of airline travel agencies on-line will put a vast array of competitive fare prices at your fingertips.
It is prudent to pay the extra cost for travel insurance.

An Air Travel Transport Baggage Report for 2010 showed 25 million bags go missing per year around the world.  Unfortunately not all airlines will reimburse you for this so this is something you may wish to consider.

The major air carrier in Australia is currently and typically a four star rated airline. It is a pre-eminent long-haul carrier and the second oldest in the world. It boasts the Boeing 747-400 and the Airbus A-300. These have multi-class arrangements with  first class having sleeping berths available. The  classes of seating are: First, business, premium economy and economy class.