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Flying to Australia -Essential Information for Travelling to Australia from North America
The following Airlines fly regularly to Australia from North America:
- Qantas Airways www.qantas.com
- United Airlines www.united.com
- American Airlines www.aa.com
- Air New Zealand www.airnewzealand.com
- Singapore Airlines www.singaporeair.com
- Malaysian Airlines www.malaysiaairlines.com
- British Airways www.britishairways.com
- JAL www.jal.com
Approximate flight times to Melbourne , Australia from North America are as follows:
- Los Angeles 14 hours - direct flight
- New York 23 hour - connecting flight via LAX
- Toronto 24 hour - connecting flight via LAX
- Mexico City 26 hours - connecting flight via LAX
Value
Once you have arrived in Australia , you will notice that your dollar will go further compared to other countries. Please find below examples of pricing in Australia:
| Product | $AUD | $USD |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (based on 3 star hotel) | $140 per night | $100 per night |
| Can of Coke | $2.30 | $1.65 |
| Big Mac | $4.25 | $3.05 |
| Glass of beer | $3.30 | $2.35 |
The prices are based on the currency rate in April 2009

