Help with flights to the US

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I'm trying to book a flight to the States for the end of May this year. Basically what I want to do is travel SYD-LAX and stop for three days, then LAX-LAS for five days then LAS-JFK for a few more days, then return JFK-SYD (via LAX on QF).

So far I've worked it out booking each flight seperatly (ie: SYD-LAX-SYD, then LAX-LAS, LAS-JFK and JFK-LAX). Now I know QF operate SYD-JFK via LAX, so is there anyway I can book a SYD-LAX-JFK fare (basically the same price as SYD-LAX) however not use the LAX-JFK sector? It works out cheaper that way as opposed to booking them all seperatly.

Is there any reason why I couldn't book it and not fly? Or is it a customs/immigration issue? I hope that all makes sense...

Thanks
 
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Have you considered buying a r/t SYD-JFK with a stopover in LAX. You can then buy a cheapie ticket r/t LAX-LAS with Southwest et al

Dave
 
It did cross my mind but I wasn't sure how to go about booking stopovers with QF. If you could let me know how that's done I'd appriciate it. LAX-LAS costs next to nothing so that would be a much better alternative. The JFK-LAX direct is supprisingly expensive
 
Probably best to visit a Travel Agent for this one (or use the Qantas call centre...)

Both may charge you a small amount for their work (Qantas certainly will!)

Booking stopovers on Internet sites is not really something the current generation of booking engines support, although the situation is improving.
 
danielribo said:
It did cross my mind but I wasn't sure how to go about booking stopovers with QF. If you could let me know how that's done I'd appriciate it. LAX-LAS costs next to nothing so that would be a much better alternative. The JFK-LAX direct is supprisingly expensive

By phone is the easiest manner

Dave
 
Thanks I'll go talk to a travel agent and see what they can work out. Even with a fee it should work out cheaper (and more convienient) than trying to book seperate flights
 
I don't particularly like TA's, however sometimes they have to be used...

Good luck with it all! Make sure you double check the taxes and surcharges!
 
haha believe me I don't either (and I don't think many of them like me!) but I'll try to find one that knows how to do their job (a hard task I know!)
 
danielribo said:
haha believe me I don't either (and I don't think many of them like me!) but I'll try to find one that knows how to do their job (a hard task I know!)

If you are using a published fare, I would just phone the airline directly. Do you currently have status with an airline? If not, I would suggest booking on American Airlines; their 2nd cheapest fare is booked in L class and would enable you to get Platinum Status ( OW Sapphire ) by the time you reach JFK; this would then also give you the opportunity to upgrade for around $30 the JFK-LAX flight subject to availability

Dave
 
Dave Noble said:
Have you considered buying a r/t SYD-JFK with a stopover in LAX. You can then buy a cheapie ticket r/t LAX-LAS with Southwest et al

Dave

I think that's by far easiest and likely cheapest way. LAX-LAS is a short flight (about an hour) and fairly cheap - quite a bit of competition.
 
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