Australia Travel Guide: How to find cheap flights to the “Land Down Under”

In truth, even cheap Australia flights still aren't cheap. But because it is such a big expense, travelers can save a considerable chunk of money by making sure they get the cheapest Australia flight possible.

There is no single excellent  means to find cheap flights going to Australia. It all depends where tourists are from, and which part of Australia they want to go. It also depends on how flexible they are with their schedule. When a traveler wants to hunt for cheap flights, numerous cheap return flights to Australia goes to either Sydney or Melbourne. Those choices are generally the cheapest flights to Australia one can get. Return flights to Sydney or Melbourne also offer the greatest flexibility regarding schedules and connections.

For a lot of people, it is apparently not the best option to book a return flight to or from Sydney or Melbourne, because it often means they have to travel some additional kilometers of travel. This is also allegedly a waste of money, and  definitely a waste of time. So don't automatically assume that a cheap flight to Sydney or Melbourne is the best option.

A lot of people may end up paying more once they add all expenses together. To find a cheap flight to Australia you have to start shopping around earlier than expected. Do not just hope for a last minute, or similar flight deals to Australia. Seemingly, September to November is better, and June through September is your best chance to find good flight deals to Australia.

Regarding the airline deals and promos, Qantas is considered as the airlines with most options and packages that combine international with Australian domestic flights. They have also partnered with dozens of other international carriers.

However, a recent survey by Choice consumer magazine has shown that Australian travelers aren't that impressed with Qantas' services anymore. Only 63% of tourists are satisfied with the value they got for their money. 

More options are Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Air New Zealand. They were recommended by tourists as good value for money. Malaysia Airlines is reportedly the best in terms of service and comfort.

Another great cheap airline that only a few travelers have known is the Royal Brunei. This airline flies from both Frankfurt or London, also in Auckland, and many other destinations in Asia. This is not a low budget, low service carrier. The service is excellent. They have a four star rating at Skytrax, the same as Qantas, British Airways, Lufthansa and many other big names.

Meanwhile, travelers can find those cheap flights to Australia cheaper by digging through a lot of online services at special flight search engines. But if they don't want to spend the time searching, it's advised to have a savvy Australia travel agent, since the agent knows all those options and is aware of special deals.