One way fare BNE to LAX

[albatross710]

I'm exploring my options to buy a one way fare BNE-LAX next April. (I have a *A redemption for the return with NZ).

While I can do a *A SQ redemption via SIN it makes the trip > 22hrs whereas I can go direct in 10 hrs 20 minutes. On this trip I just want to get there in the shortest time. I'd even like ot avoid SYD as well as that also adds 4-5 hours to the total trip.

Exploring fare options I see QF will sell a one way fare for $2,000 (or a return fare for ~1,700!)

VA will do a direct one way for $992 on Economy V Deal.

Can anyone suggest any other options?

Alby

 

[JohnK]

It would appear that V Australia and QF are the only 2 airlines to offer BNE-LAX direct.

Looking at Expedia and Zuji for other airlines with 1 stop we have Air China ~$980, Air Pacific ~$1,250 and Air New Zealand ~$1,350 while 2 stops there is Malaysian ~$1,210.

Not really going to get much better on a one-way airfare. There is also Delta, United and Air Canada via SYD but I am not sure of their airfares.

 

[Mal]

I really don't think you'll find better than the V Australia deal... And thinking about your requirements, I really think you should consider it!

Otherwise, oneWorld points to LAX may be a good idea.

 

[albatross710]

Thanks JohnK & Mal, you are making sense.

There is a few days to run on the VA sale. I'll make a reasonable assumption that any QF sale wont be better than that. QF (from the booking engine behaviour) wants the direct BNE-LAX flights to be part of return bookings.

Alby

 

[grussellt]

Have a look at ITAsoftware. Air Pacific have cheap flights from Sydney (Jetstar from Brisbane) at $650 one way if you can travel as late as April 23rd. Or even cheaper at $613 on the 25th with a 16h layover in Fiji!

 

[albatross710]

Have a look at ITAsoftware. Air Pacific have cheap flights from Sydney (Jetstar from Brisbane) at $650 one way if you can travel as late as April 23rd. Or even cheaper at $613 on the 25th with a 16h layover in Fiji!

That's an interesting site for checking fares. Unfortunately I have to travel early April but that AirPacific fare does look good.

 

[tuppaware]

My friends bought a US-AUS qantas return ticket and bought a Air Pacific ticket one way to LAX.

The BNE-NADI leg is on a 737-800 though, then you change to the 747.

 

[browski]

If you purchase a return Y fare on ANZ, can you put your *A redemption towards an upgrade?

 

[ButFli]

How are we doing BNE-LAX in 10:20?

 

[albatross710]

How are we doing BNE-LAX in 10:20?

Thanks for that ButFli....10:20 is the departure time. Trip time is 13h05.

My bad.

If you purchase a return Y fare on ANZ, can you put your *A redemption towards an upgrade?

I have the return leg as a *A J redemption. ANZ are showing a Y seat available AKL-LAX (or SFO) and only J BNE-AKL. Even if I go with ANZ there wont be a J upgrade available across the Pacific. I can do a SQ J redemption via SIN but I'm thinking that by the time I board SIN-LAX I could already have landed in LAX on the direct BNE-LAX flight.


Alby

 

[cove]

Staff and friends are saying VA is ok in Premium Economy BNE -LAX out of BNE.
Going BNE to SIN to get F thru Narita is something I would recommend doing once before the 747 is retired but it adds a lot of hours if it is a quick business trip.
MrsAlby would be impressed with pjs,KRUG and the lobster.Now that is a great use of points if you have time despite that feeling of going backwards!
V Australia seems to be getting it together for the quicker flight if you really just want a quick run.
Out of PER it is not a backwards run to get to LAX so we mix it up using both SQ and QF on one way bookings.

 

[albatross710]

Going BNE to SIN to get F thru Narita is something I would recommend doing once before the 747 is retired but it adds a lot of hours if it is a quick business trip.
MrsAlby would be impressed with pjs,KRUG and the lobster.Now that is a great use of points if you have time despite that feeling of going backwards!
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Yes, it is an experience that is worthwhile. Unfortunately they are operating SQ11/12 with A380 from ~26 March. To get a Saver from SIN to USA is now only via FRA.

Thanks for the thoughts everyone.

Alby