What is the average price for a flight to Australia with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to Australia is about $1,200 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Australia?

Hawaiian Airlines frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Australia, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to Australia besides United Airlines?

In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Hawaiian Airlines also operate flights to Australia. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Average price round-trip	$1,249

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Australia

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,295. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $1,362 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Australia?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Australia is January, when tickets cost $1,334 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,633 and $1,626 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Australia?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Australia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia is Melbourne Airport (MEL), with an average flight price of $1,093.

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What is the average price for a flight to Australia with United Airlines?
The typical United Airlines fare to Australia is about $1,200 for a one-way ticket.
Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Australia?
Hawaiian Airlines frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Australia, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to Australia besides United Airlines?
In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Hawaiian Airlines also operate flights to Australia. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Is my favorite Lufthansa?

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Good trip. Good crew. Thank you!

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Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

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Thomas, Nov 2025

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

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Thomas, Nov 2025

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

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Claire, Nov 2025

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Australia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Australia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,295. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $1,362 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Australia?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Australia is January, when tickets cost $1,334 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,633 and $1,626 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Australia?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Australia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia is Melbourne Airport (MEL), with an average flight price of $1,093.

How many airports are there in Australia?

There are 19 airports in Australia. The busiest airport is Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), with 22% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Australia?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Australia takes 20h 53m, covering a distance of 8877 miles. The shortest route is Honolulu (HNL) to Sydney (SYD) with an average flight time of 10h 35m.

How many direct flights to Australia are there each day?

There are around 6 direct flights from within United States to Australia every day. Most flights (82%) depart at night.

How many direct flights to Australia are there each week?

Each week there are around 38 direct flights from within United States to Australia. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Australia each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Australia. Instead, there are 38 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from San Francisco.

How many cities have direct flights to Australia?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Australia from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San Francisco, with 21 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (51% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (39%) and Brisbane (8%). Searches for flights to Perth (1%) and to Adelaide (1%) are also popular.

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