SkyTeam member China Eastern Airlines brings us today a premium economy deal from Madrid to Australia starting at just €1,578. This flight includes 2 x 23kg checked luggage. Departures are available between May and June and October to November.
The price has gone up by around €100.
Because of the distance and the booking class, this deal is a great opportunity for a mileage run. For example, with this return trip, you will earn enough miles with Air Europa to redeem a one-way ticket in economy from Madrid to Buenos Aires.
We have selected the dates from Sydney and Melbourne that don’t require an overnight stay. Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates.
From Madrid to Shanghai, you will fly in the China Eastern Airbus A350 with a 2-4-2 premium economy class configuration. To Melbourne, you will fly with China Eastern Boeing 787 with a 2-3-2 configuration, and to Sydney again with the China Eastern Airbus A350.
Search & Book
This deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months applies. Available dates are between May and June and October to November.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Eastern’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
This ticket is issued in booking class P. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Madrid to Sydney:
- 33,806 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 33,806 RDM + 5,634 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 33,806 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 24,790 Award Miles + 88 XP on Flying Blue
- 24,790 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 24,790 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 24,790 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 24,790 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 24,790 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 24,790 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 22,536 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Destination
Information & Tips for Australia
Australia, also know as ‘Down Under’, is an absolute dream destination because of its distance to Europe and its beautiful countryside. But because it’s so far away, the flights are costly. Nevertheless, there is always Dealz for less than 1.000€.
Best Time to Visit
Australia is a vast country with different climate zones. Summers (November to February) are hot and mostly dry, winters (June to September) are relatively mild.
Entry & Visa
Most European citizens require an eVisa which has to be issued before your arrival. You can apply online, and the process will be free of charge.
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Information & Tips for Melbourne
Although Melbourne is not the capital of Australia, the metropolis with a population of 4.4 million is in constant competition with Sydney for becoming the cultural capital of the country.
From the airport to the city
Depending on the traffic, the journey by Skybus or taxi takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Airport busses cost around 9€, a taxi ride between 35€ – 42€, Uber is slightly cheaper.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are the most suitable periods for tourism thanks to moderate temperatures and right weather conditions.
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Information & Tips for Sydney
Sydney is Australia’s most populous city and offers a lot to see for tourists. The metropolis on the east coast of the country is also Australia’s largest transport and trade center and therefore relatively easy to reach.
Flights to Australia usually start at around €1,000 for Economy Class tickets. However, we regularly show you deals with prices far below € 1,000.
From the airport to the city
The airport is 9km from the city center and easily accessible by train, bus, taxi, and ferry. A ride by train costs about 10€, a taxi ride about 25€.
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Cover Picture: © China Eastern