Australia is a long haul from the USA. When we fly this route we always
overnight somewhere.
Alternatives you may want to consider are flying Korean Air (which could,
depending on the timeing) score you a free overnight in the Hilton Incheon
at KAL's expense; or fling either Eva Air or China Airlines and scoring a
free bunk at Taipei.
All three of those Asian airlines fly from various East and West Coast ports
in the US - to Australia.
The main carriers on routes to Australia are: QANTAS, Air NZ, V Australia,
United and Delta - all of which fly to one or more of Brisbane, Sydney and
Melbourne. Continental flies in via Guam to Cairns. Air Pacific and Hawaian
Air also fly the route to the Australian East Coast.
Fares on the route are low right now - because of intense competition; both
Delta and V Australia having entered the route recently.
"C.Nelson" wrote in message
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> Hi all
>
> I am looking to go to Australia next year. Of course I am need of an
> international airline ticket. Any recommendations on site to purchase
> these. Also someone suggested flying to San Fran. or LAX and then
> spending the night before flying out. What do you think?
>
> Thanks
> Cleda N.
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