Cheap flights to Australia

Thu, 17 Aug 2017. Last updated Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:00

Book cheap flights to Australia of the prestigious airlines, visitors will have the opportunity to experience and admire the beauty of the land of kangaroo with magnificent Opera House, endless beaches and large parks.

Australia, officially Commonwealth of Australia, is a large country comprising the mainland of Australia, Tasmania Island and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth largest country by total area of 7,686,850 square kilometers and has the population of about 24 million people. This is a large countries sharing border with many other countries. It is bordered East Timor, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea to the north, Vanuatu and Salomon Islands, Kanaky and Le Caillou (Nouvelle-Calédonie) in France to the northeast, and New Zealand to the southeast. Australia is located on the Indo-Australian Plate, surrounded by Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, separated from Asia by the Arafura and Timor seas, and the Tasman Sea lying between Australia and New Zealand. Compared to other continents in the world, Australia is the smallest continent but is the six-largest country in the world by the total area. This country has a long coastline up to 34,218km. Because Australia is isolated from other countries, so it is dubbed as "island continent"

Australian English is the most common language spoken in school, work offices, family with nearly 81% of population. Also, other common languages spoken at home are Italian (1.5%), Mandarin (1.7%), Cantonese (1.3%), Arabic (1.4%), Vietnamese (1.2%), Greek (1.3%). Because Australia has a large proportion of immigrants from previous generations, the first and second generation often use bilingual. According to the study, the most common language spoken by children is English, after English is Vietnamese, Greek, Chinese and Hindi. Under the constitution, the country has no state religion, they have very clear rules on religion. According to the survey data in 2011, Christians cover the majority of population with 61.1%, 22.3% of the population has no religion, 7.2% are non-Christian religions, the largest of these being Buddhism (2.5%), followed by Islam (2.2%), Hinduism (1.3%) and Judaism (0.5%). 

Its climate is significantly influenced by ocean currents which is correlated with periodic drought, and the seasonal tropical low-pressure system. Due to many factors, the rainfall vary markedly from year to year. Much of the northern part of the country has the tropical climate, mostly summer and winter. The southwest has the Mediterranean climate. Much of the southeast including Tasmania Islands is temperate climate.

Tourist attractions in Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge, New South Wales

Pleasant climate, beautiful scenery and stunning beaches in Australia always attract numerous tourists around the world. It is difficult to explore and experience the beautiful country only in a short tour. Thus, tourists tends to visit the most famous attractions in Australia. Sydney will be listed on top. In addition to the natural beauty combined with modern features, Sydney appeals tourists should with impressive and unique architectures such as Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Aquarium and Uluru Rocks.

Blue Mountain Range in the west of Sydney has beautiful natural landscapes. Indispensable attractions in Blue Mountain include Kanangra Walls in Kanangra Boyd National Park- one of the most famous parks in Australia, Echo Pointin Katoomba City, Gordon Falls close to Leura, Govett's Leap in Blackheath, The Scenic Railway in Scenic World - the world's steepest railway, Cliff Drive in Katoomba and Leura, and mysterious Jenolan Caves.

Canberra from Mount Ainslie

Canberra is Australian peaceful capital with many unique architectural works, museum and gallery. Coming to Canberra, tourists should visit Canberra Museum and Gallery, National Science and Technology Center, war memorial, the National Museum of Australia, National Botanical Garden, National Exhibition, the National Library, the Parliament House and Black Mountain Tower. Interestingly, tourists have the opportunity to see kangaroos in The Pinnacle Nature Reserve.

Melbourne Sunset

Gold Coast with the most famous beaches of the country always attracts tourists. In particular, Surfers Paradise is an extremely ideal beach for entertainment on the waves like surf. It is very interesting if tourists have the time to explore gorgeous such as Greenmount Beach, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, Currumbin, North Burleigh, Tallebudgeera Creek, Snapper Rocks, Kirra and Rainbow Bay. Tourists will surely have a memorable trip when coming to the romantic and peaceful Birdsville town to see annual equestrian competitions at the weekend extremely attractive and exciting, or immerse in nature, walk through eucalyptus forests of Blue Mountain in New South Wales, or explore the beautiful bay of the Margaret river.

Popular airports in Australia

Barcaldine Airport, Barcaldine (BCI) - AustraliaAlbany Airport, Albany (ALH) - Australia
Weipa Airport, Weipa (WEI) - AustraliaKingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney (SYD) - Australia
Bundaberg Airport, Bundaberg (BDB) - AustraliaMount Isa Airport, Mount Isa (ISA) - Australia
Moree Airport, Moree (MRZ) - AustraliaParaburdoo Airport, Paraburdoo (PBO) - Australia
Portland Airport, Portland (PTJ) - AustraliaGroote Eylandt Airport, Groote Eylandt (GTE) - Australia
Nhulunbuy Airport, Gove (GOV) - AustraliaAlbury Airport, Albury (ABX) - Australia
Broken Hill Airport, Broken Hill (BHQ) - AustraliaCloncurry Airport, Cloncurry (CNJ) - Australia
Thargomindah Airport, Thargomindah (XTG) - AustraliaBurnie Airport, Burnie (BWT) - Australia
Illawarra Airport, Wollongong (WOL) - AustraliaBrisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba (WTB) - Australia
Christmas Island Airport, Christmas Island (XCH) - AustraliaHervey Bay Airport, Hervey Bay (HVB) - Australia

Sydney Airport from Carpark

Presently, there are two busiest airports in Australia as Sydney International Airport, Melbourne International Airport. These airports are exploiting daily flights direct to/ from Australia. Besides, tourists can choose flights from Australia at some major airports such as:

Sydney Airport (Sydney)

Melbourne Airport (Melbourne)

Brisbane Airport (Queensland)

Perth Airport (Western Australia)

Adelaide Airport (South Australia)

Hobart International Airport (Hobart)

Port Hedland International Airport

Broome International Airport (Broome)

Canberra International Airport (Canberra)

Cairns International Airport (Cairns)

Port Lincoln Airport

Great Barrier Reef Airport (Whitsunday)

Gold Coast Airport (Gold Coast)

Currently, flights from Australia to Vietnam have destinations at two largest airports in Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi). Tourists can easily select flights of the reputable carriers in Asia and Oceania. Airlines offering cheap flights Sydney - Ho Chi Minh City are Vietnam Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines... Meanwhile, cheap flights Sydney - Hanoi are exploited by Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines...

Popular cities in Australia

BamagaAlburyAdelaide
AlbanyArmidaleAlice Springs
Aurukun MissionAvalonAyers Rock
BarcaldineBundabergNewcastle
BedourieBroken HillBathurst
BlackallBroomeBrisbane
BallinaBusseltonBoulia
Bathurst IslandBurketownBirdsville, Queensland
BurnieCobarCanberra
Cocos IslandsCedunaCoffs Harbour
CunnamullaCloncurryCairns
Coober PedyCharlevilleCoen
CarnarvonDubboMudgee
DoomadgeeDevonportDarwin
Edward RiverEmeraldEsperance
GeraldtonGriffithGrafton
GladstoneGoveGroote Eylandt
HobartHughendenHorn Island
Hayman IslandHamilton IslandHervey Bay
Lockhart RiverMount IsaPerth
Julia CreekKingscoteKalgoorlie
King IslandKununurraKarratha
KatherineSydneyLord Howe Island
LearmonthLongreachLaunceston
LismoreMcarthur RiverMaroochydore
MelbourneMt GambierMerimbula
MackayMoranbahMildura
MoreeMoruyaNorfolk Island
Orange SpringhillGold CoastParaburdoo
Port HedlandProserpinePt Macquarie
PortlandRockhamptonTamworth
TownsvilleWeipaWagga Wagga
WollongongToowoombaChristmas Island
ThargomindahNewman

Popular airlines in Australia and to Australia

Cathay Pacific Airways -> 391 USDVirgin Australia -> 295 USDShanghai Airlines <-> 4,891 USDHainan Airlines -> 426 USD
Etihad Airways -> 941 USDDeutsche Lufthansa -> 1,131 USDAll Nippon Airways <-> 1,046 USDDragon Airlines -> 481 USD
Sichuan Airlines -> 258 USDSwiss International Airlines -> 978 USDRoyal Brunei Airlines -> 263 USDBangkok Airways -> 488 USD
Shenzhen Airlines -> 1,043 USDTurkish Airlines -> 1,522 USDAir China -> 434 USDAmerican Airlines <-> 2,141 USD
Jetstar Airways -> 171 USDSaudi Arabian Airlines <-> 1,815 USDMalindo Airways -> 124 USDEmirates Airlines -> 286 USD

Qantas is the most popular national airline in Australia. This is also one of the large carriers in the world. This airline has the enormous fleet and the best quality service. It is currently offering cheap flights to Oceania, countries in Asia and other continents like America, Canada, South Africa, British, Chile...

The popular and low-cost airlines flying to Australia include  China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines,Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Air China, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Etihad Airways, FIji AIrways, Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Air Niugini, Air Vanuatu, AirAsia X, Aircalin, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Samoa, Xiamen Airlines, Solomon Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Scoot, Philippine Airlines, LAN Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines.

Popular flights to Australia

CountryCity
Saudi Arabia <-> Australia 1,815 USDAl Baha
Thailand -> Australia 265 USDChiang Mai, Ubon Ratchath, Surat Thani, U Tapao
Vietnam -> Australia 124 USDNha Trang, Hanoi, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Thanh Hoa, Quang Binh, Rach Gia, Quang Ninh
Germany <-> Australia 1,390 USDFrankfurt
Korea -> Australia 626 USDSeoul
United States -> Australia 2,950 USDLos Angeles
United Kingdom -> Australia 1,131 USDLondon
Cambodia -> Australia 301 USDSiem Reap
Lao, People's Dem. Rep. -> Australia 282 USDVientiane, Xieng Khouang

Tourist can book tickets to Australia from the popular destinations in Asia, some countries in other continents as America, Canada, South Africa, British, Chile as below:

Country

City

China

Beijing, Shanghai-Pudong, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Xiamen Gaoqi, Chongqing

New Caledonia

Nouméa

Canada

Toronto-Pearson and Vancouver

United States

Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas/ Fort Worth, New York - JFK

Japan

Tokyo - Narita, Osaka-Kansai

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Korea

Seoul-Incheon

Indonesia

Denpasa, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

India

Delhi

Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby

Vanuatu

Port Vila

United Kingdom

London-Heathrow

Singapore

Singapore

Philippines

Manila

Republic of Fiji

Nadi, Suva

Chile:

Santiago de Chile

South Africa

Johannesburg

Samoa Islands

Apia

Solomon Islands

Honiara

New Zealand

Christchurch, Wellington, Norfolk Island, Queenstown, Rarotonga

Thailand

Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi

Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan

Qatar

Doha

Other useful information

Melbourne

- Nearly one third of Australian area is located in tropical climate zone. The rest lies in the temperate climate zone. In winter, June and August are the coldest months and the temperature falls below 0°C. In Summer, December and February are the hottest months with the temperature up to 40°C.

- Tourists should change money into US Dollar or Australian Dollar when visiting Australia. They should change money at banks, exchange foreign currency counters at the airport, hotels...

- Victoria market is the famous shopping place in Melbourne, while Paddington is the popular market in Sydney. If the tourist is a shoppaholic, she should reach areas as Brunwick St, Fitzroy in Melbourne and Oxford St, Paddington in Sydney. Tourists should not make noise or disorder in public places, crowded places, in restaurant, trains, buses...

- Tourists will have to declare to the Australian Customs if carrying cash over 10.000 AUD in cash or other currencies equivalent. If tourists bring traveler's checks or money orders, they will also have to declare if requested by customs at airport. If they are detected without declare, tourists will be severely punished. Thus, tourists should bring credit cards to make payment more convenient. If tourists carry valuable items such as gold, silver, laptop, camera, watch, electronics... with the total amount of over 900 AUD, remember to declare when entering.

- Like other countries, tipping is also an Australian culture. When tourists enter a restaurant or hotel, they should give a tip about 5 to 10% of the total amount of their bill.

- Australia has a convenient and modern transportation system, so tourists easily choose means such as aircraft, car, train and bus. If tourists want to explore many cities, they should travel by air. If they travel alone and want to reduce cost, bus is the most appreciate mean in the city. 

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