Question 1

Which airport should I arrive at if I am planning to visit the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

When travelling to the Grand Canyon, the most convenient airport for you to fly into is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), which is just a 1h 30min drive from the landmark. Otherwise, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the second closest, and you will be able to reach the canyon in just a 3h 30min drive.

Question 2

What is the best way to travel to the Northeastern region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

If you are hoping to visit the Northeastern region of the United States, such as Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Delaware, some of the most convenient airports for you to land at are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Bradley International Airport (BDL).

Question 3

Which airports are closest to Niagara Falls?

Accepted Answer

When visiting Niagara Falls, there are two primary airports for travellers to choose from, which are Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). While Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is located in the United States and is just over 6 km away from the scenic landmark, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) can be found in Canada and is 80 km away from the falls.

Question 4

I am planning on visiting Sequoia National Park. How should I travel there?

Accepted Answer

There are two airports which are within reasonable driving distance of Sequoia National Park: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS). When flying from Australia, you will find that it is generally easiest to book a flight that has a stopover in either Phoenix or Los Angeles and that brings you to the final destination of Fresno. Once you have landed, it is quickest to reach the park by car, which takes approximately 1h 30min to 2h depending on traffic.

Question 5

Can I fly directly to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Australia has multiple airports to depart from when flying to the United States, and they serve various airlines flying directly along this route. You can fly with Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Qantas or American Airlines, depending on your budget and ideal route.

Question 6

Which holidays may affect flights to the United States?

Accepted Answer

National and religious holidays can affect flights from Australia to the United States. In general, Christmas and the Sunday after Thanksgiving (December), and New Year’s are the busier travel days. Flight availability and prices could be unpredictable, so booking your ticket well in advance is wise to avoid overpaying.

Question 7

What are the visa requirements when flying to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Checking if you’re eligible for the visa waiver program when flying to the United States from Australia is crucial. As an Aussie, you’ll only need to apply online using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization because Australia falls under the waiver program. If you’re ineligible for the program, make sure to organise the visa you need.

Question 8

What are the pet policies for flights to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Travelling with your furry mate should be exciting, but you must adhere to the airline’s pet policies. For most airlines, your pet should be in a carrier, except for service animals. You should also carry health and veterinary certificates to enter the United States.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to the United States?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to the United States. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to the United States?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to the United States is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to the United States with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Australia-AU0/United-States-US0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which airlines fly most frequently to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Australia and United States are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are American Airlines (55 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (49 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (48 flights per week).

Question 14

How many airports are there in the United States?

Accepted Answer

There are 581 airports in the United States. The busiest airport is Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), with 8% of all flights arriving there.

Question 15

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is Honolulu Airport (HNL), with an average flight price of $1,248.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,568. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $1,660 on average.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,252 on average. Morning departures are around 36% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,376.

Question 18

What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $1,128 return. The most popular route is Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,128.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to the United States is August, when tickets cost $1,237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,685 and $1,664 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 21

How many cities have direct flights to the United States?

Accepted Answer

From Australia, there are direct flights to the United States from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Sydney, with 216 direct flights each week.

Question 22

How many direct flights to the United States are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 53 direct flights from within Australia to the United States every day. Most flights (75%) depart in the morning.

Question 23

How many direct flights to the United States are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 369 direct flights from within Australia to the United States. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 24

How long is the flight to the United States?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from Australia to the United States takes 20h 33m, covering a distance of 22894 km. The shortest route is Sydney (SYD) to Honolulu (HNL) with an average flight time of 9h 40m.

Question 25

How many long-haul flights are there to the United States each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to the United States. Instead, there are 369 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Sydney.

Question 26

What are the most popular destinations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New York (25% of total searches to the United States). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (23%) and Dallas (8%). Searches for flights to San Francisco (7%), to Ontario (5%), and to Houston (4%) are also popular.

Question 27

How much is a flight to the United States?

Accepted Answer

A flight to the United States costs $1,757 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $754 for the route Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Dallas which costs $2,169 on average, and Brisbane to Dallas, which costs $2,282 on average.

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