Qantas
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Yes
Qantas operates nonstop service from selected US gateways to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, including routes from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas
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Qantas also offers one-stop options via Auckland on selected routings, while partner services can connect travelers from other US cities to Qantas gateways |
Business Suites on the A380 and 787 offer fully flat beds. Cabin configuration varies by aircraft |
A nonstop arrival into Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane can simplify the trip, especially when Qantas can also carry you onward within Australia. Your advisor can check which gateway and aircraft work best for the itinerary |
United Airlines
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Yes
United serves Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane from the continental US
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Travelers outside United’s nonstop gateways can connect within the US before the Australia-bound flight |
United Polaris offers lie-flat seating with direct aisle access on qualifying long-haul aircraft |
A nonstop into Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane may reduce total journey time when one of United’s US gateways works well with your departure city |
Delta Air Lines
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Yes
Delta operates nonstop Australia service from Los Angeles, including Sydney and Brisbane, with Melbourne service available seasonally
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Travelers from other US cities generally connect through Los Angeles before the trans-Pacific flight |
Delta One offers lie-flat seating. Most A350 and A330-900 Delta One cabins feature suites with privacy doors |
Los Angeles can provide a straightforward trans-Pacific routing to selected Australian cities. Your advisor can check the operating aircraft and seasonal schedule for your dates |
American Airlines
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Yes, on selected routes and seasons
American operates Australia service including Dallas–Brisbane, with additional service varying by season
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American’s partnership with Qantas expands the available routings and onward destinations within Australia |
Flagship Business on long-haul 777 and 787 aircraft offers lie-flat seating. The newer 787-9 Flagship Suite adds greater privacy and additional personal space on selected aircraft |
Dallas can work well as the US gateway for some Australia routes. Your advisor can check the exact aircraft and schedule, since both the Business Class product and service vary by route and season |
Air New Zealand
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No
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Connect through Auckland for onward flights to Australia |
Business Premier offers lie-flat beds on long-haul 787 and 777 aircraft. Refitted 787s add greater privacy, with Business Premier Luxe available on selected aircraft |
Auckland adds a stop but can open another efficient route to Australia, including from the US East Coast. Your advisor can weigh the connection time and total journey length against the final destination in Australia |
Singapore Airlines
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No
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Connect through Singapore for onward service to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, and other Australian cities |
Long-haul A350 and 777 Business Class seats convert to fully flat beds and offer direct aisle access on some configurations |
For travelers from the US East Coast, Singapore offers an eastbound alternative with onward service to several Australian cities. The trade-off is a longer overall journey |
Qatar Airways
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No
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Connect through Doha for onward travel to Australian destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra through Qatar Airways and partner services |
Business Class varies by aircraft. Qsuite, available on selected flights, offers a lie-flat bed and privacy door |
Doha gives East Coast travelers another eastbound route to Australia. The longer journey may make sense when the fare, cabin, or onward schedule works better |
Emirates
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No
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Connect through Dubai for onward travel to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide |
A380 Business Class offers fully flat beds and direct aisle access. Boeing 777 Business Class varies by configuration, with newer and refitted cabins offering fully flat seating |
Dubai provides another eastbound option from the US East Coast, with onward flights to several Australian cities. The additional distance makes total journey time an important part of the comparison |