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You could save up to 35%^ with this great deal

Fly Qantas First Class to Australia with this exception deal. This First Class deal starts at $8,485* each way based on round trip travel from Los Angeles, which can save you up to 35%.^ Tickets are refundable at anytime with a fee of $5,000, but you may cancel without charge any ticket purchased in the US within 24 hours of ticketing when purchase is one week or more prior to departure of the first flight in the itinerary. Seats are very limited and may not be available on every flight. Outbound travel is year-round but there is a 21-day advance purchase requirement. Other restrictions apply.

Enjoy an exceptional experience from the minute we welcome you aboard. Book your luxury flight deal today! This offer expires 29 May 2013.

Los Angeles Departures:

Note: There is a 21-day advance purchase requirement.

Destination Outbound Travel Period Each Way Based
on Round Trip*
Round Trip* Percentage
Savings^
SydneyYear-round$8,494$16,988Up to 35%
MelbourneYear-round$8,485$16,970Up to 35%

^ Percentage discount based on comparison to current Qantas year-round published First Class fare (FOXRT) from Los Angeles to Sydney or Melbourne. Fare is week-long fare, yet better availability is more likely on mid-week (Monday through Thursday) flights.

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* Fares are for round trip travel in US dollars and include all taxes and fees. Seats are very limited and are not available on every flight. No minimum stay. Maximum stay is 12 months subject to system range limitation between 330 and 350 days from departure date. Add-on fares are available from North American cities that are not Qantas gateways. An additional $4.50 Airport Passenger Facility Charge applies for each flight from a US non-gateway point. Fares are refundable at any time with a charge of $5,000, except that tickets purchased one week or more prior to initial departure may be cancelled without charge within 24 hours of ticketing. Date changes are permitted for a fee of $400 per person, per change. Children between 2 and 11 years old, no discount applies. Infants under 2 years old not occupying a seat pay 10% of the adult fare. Other restrictions apply. Fares are valid for sale from 7 May to 29 May 2013. Offer ends 29 May 2013 and may be extended.
Information is correct as at 7 May 2013 and subject to change without notice. Total price may vary as the result of exchange rate fluctuations affecting the amount of applicable taxes.
All prices are quoted in US dollars.
Qantas flights operate on B747 or A380 equipment or a combination thereof depending on itinerary chosen.
A380 schedule subject to change and last minute change of aircraft.
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# Airfare is an additional US$30 for reservations made by telephone.
~ Available on our A380 and B747 aircraft, subject to last minute schedule change.
It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure all visa requirements are complied with.
Note: The US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of State have suspended special international in-transit programs.
Fare basis: AQF21A

Qantas First Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne

Designed by Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson, the Lounges are exceptional retreats offering unsurpassed levels of comfort, service and luxury, complete with day spa, restaurant, library, private work suites and concierge service.

Take a virtual tour of the Sydney and Melbourne First Lounges by selecting a location below.

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Qantas A380 and First Suite

Qantas First Suite designed by Marc Newson and available exclusively on the Qantas A380. Luxurious and spacious private suites offer exclusive comforts, technology and unsurpassed attention to detail. Qantas operates the only A380 aircraft between the US and Australia.

First Suite

Exceptional levels of privacy, comfort

  • Room to stretch out in a fully flat extra wide and extra long bed that extends up to 6'6"
  • Rest well with a 'bedding-down' service featuring a luxurious sheep skin mattress, duvet, fitted sheet, large pillow and soft wool blanket
  • An extra large privacy partition along with electronic dividers ensuring complete privacy

The world at your fingertips

  • Huge 17" LCD Panasonic entertainment screen with over 500 entertainment options on-demand
  • State-of-the-art touchscreen seat and suite controller which operates your seat, massage
    system, window shades, privacy dividers, reading lights and entertainment system

Fine dining

  • Enjoy an eight-course tasting menu or a la carte dining, designed by Australian celebrity chef Neil Perry, at your private dining table for two
  • Onboard sommeliers to provide recommendations from our award-wining wine list of Champagnes and Australian wines

A full service airport experience

  • Porter service to assist with your luggage in Sydney and Melbourne
  • A First Host to accompany you to the exclusive First check-in area and fast-track you through immigration
  • Spectacular Marc Newson-designed First Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne offering a full concierge service, a la carte restaurant with Neil Perry menu and luxurious Payot day spa

A journey to Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge - Credit: Mark Pokorny

The Land Down Under offers unlimited options for luxury and adventure:

  • World-class retreats and the friendliest people.
  • Lounge in a private pool overlooking the Whitsunday Islands before enjoying the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Fly south to foodie capital Adelaide, and nearby Kangaroo Island, Australia's Galapagos.
  • Roam the unspoiled landscape of Tasmania where the wilderness, a quarter of which is world-heritage listed, is filled with Australia's famous animals.
  • Finish this natural sojourn wandering one of Australia's world-class cities like Sydney or Melbourne.
  • Check in to a five-star city hotel and shop for everthing from diamonds, to boomerangs, to Aboriginal art.
Melbourne shopping experience

Getting to Australia and then hopping between Australia's islands, natural wonders and cities is made even more enjoyable and each with Qantas.

International Business Highlights

International Business Skybed
  • Marc Newson designed Skybed Business Sleeper Seat with complimentary pyjamas.*
  • Personal on-demand entertainment screen with more than 1,500 program choices.*
  • Flexible dining with Neil Perry designed menus and fine Australian wines.
  • As an International Business Customer, you can enjoy the facilities on offer in any International Business lounge.
  • Australian designer Florence Broadhurst and New York skin care label, Malin+Goetz have teamed to deliver a stylish new amenity kit for the Qantas Business traveller.

Book the latest International Business offer now

Premium Economy Highlights

Premium Economy inflight service
  • Enjoy priority boarding and disembarkation.
  • Commence your journey with pre-departure champagne from your dedicated Premium Economy cabin crew.
  • Stretch out in your spacious 19.5" seat with a fold out leg/foot rest and 9" of recline (that's 50% more recline than our International Economy!).
  • Catch-up on the latest blockbusters and TV shows with your personal 8.4" in-arm screen that can be adjusted for your personal preference and offers more than 400 entertainment options on demand.
  • Tantalise your taste buds with our Premium Economy dining experience designed by Australia's award-winning chef Neil Perry, complemented by premium Australian wine.
  • Stay connected with power outlets that allow you to work or play as long as you want.
  • Relax with the comfort kit and snuggle up with a cozy sheet-backed blanket and large cotton pillow

Book the latest Premium Economy offer now

* Available on our A380 and B747, subject to last minute schedule change.