Getting here: USA to Australia flights
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Reaching Australia’s sunny beaches and breathtaking landscapes is easier than you think. Here’s our guide on cruises and flights to Australia from the USA.
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From the sun-soaked outback to the crystalline waters of the Great Barrier Reef, there are thousands of ways to see Australia. But first, you have to get here. You can reach our beautiful country in a number of different ways – enough to suit every budget, timeline and itinerary.

Learn more facts about Australia to help you plan your trip, including visa information, what to pack and more.

With a number of direct flights from the US and Canada to Australia, the land of koalas and kangaroos is closer than it's ever been before – a lineup of new and existing flight paths make getting here as easy as putting a shrimp on the barbie. Travellers can choose from a wide range of airlines, including Qantas, Delta, United, American Airlines, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines, and Air New Zealand. Each airline travels to Australia using their largest aircrafts to ensure your flight will be as comfortable as possible.

Direct services typically depart from the west coast of the US and Texas, and easy connections can be made from the Mid- West and North America to most of Australia's capital cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Darwin. If you're travelling from other cities across America, there are easy and convenient layover options to get you Down Under in no time.

The good news is, most flights leave just after 10pm. Just in time for a good night's sleep before rising Down Under for a typical Aussie breakfast and a flat white.

If cruising the open seas is your preferred way to travel, there are plenty of options for you to sail your way Down Under. There are a number of spectacular cruises, from 18 nights, that offer luxurious and comfortable ways to travel to Australia.

You can embark on a cruise to Australia from North American ports with operators including Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn and Silversea. These cruises often offer packages that include many of Australia’s major cities and tourist destinations, so you can tick off a lot of your bucket list without even having to unpack!