The Big Picture

Before we get into the details, keep in mind that Americans are not currently allowed to travel to Australia. We have no timeline on when this will change. However, booking now means that if we are able to later travel to Australia you’ll have your availability locked in.

We’re seeing two or more business class seats to Australia available between July and September 2021. You’ll have to fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane, or San Francisco to SFO. Keep in mind that this is the winter to spring time in Australia, so plan accordingly.

Qantas Business Class, image courtesy of Qantas

There are plenty of ways to book this, but your best options are with Alaska Airlines or Asia Miles. Asia Miles are a transfer partner of American Express, so if you don’t have any Alaska Miles or American Airlines miles you can transfer from Amex. Additionally, you can transfer to Qantas or British Airways, but you’ll pay more than 100,000 miles each way with their programs. You’re much better off sticking with Alaska, American, or Asia Miles.

This is the amount you’ll need each way, so double it for the round-trip.

 

Available Dates

Los Angeles (LAX) to Brisbane (BNE)

  • July 19
  • July 26-27
  • July 31
  • Aug 1-2
  • Aug 9
  • Aug 11 (4 seats)
  • Aug 14-16
  • Aug 18 (3 seats)
  • Aug 30-31

Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX)

  • July 1-2
  • July 9
  • July 12-16
  • July 19-22
  • July 27-28
  • July 31
  • Aug 3-5
  • Aug 11-13
  • Aug 19
  • Aug 24
  • Aug 26-27

San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

  • July 11
  • July 18-19
  • July 24
  • July 26
  • July 31
  • Aug 1 (3 seats)
  • Aug 7
  • Aug 8-9 (3 seats)
  • Aug 10
  • Aug 12
  • Aug 14
  • Aug 15 (3 seats)
  • Aug 18-19
  • Aug 21
  • Aug 23-24 (3 seats)
  • Aug 25
  • Aug 28-29
  • Aug 30-31 (3 seats)
  • Sep 5-6
  • Sep 12
  • Sep 14 (3 seats)

Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)

  • July 13
  • Jul 15-16
  • July 22-24
  • July 27-29
  • July 31
  • Aug 4-5
  • Aug 7
  • Aug 14
  • Aug 18-21
  • Aug 26
  • Aug 31
  • Sep 2
  • Sep 9
  • Sep 14-15