SkyTeam members Delta and Virgin Atlantic teamed up to bring you return tickets from Sydney to Paris starting at €673 (~A$1,102). These prices include a checked bag. The routing via California instead of the usual trip via Southeast Asia makes this an especially interesting offer.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your selected flight dates.
You would fly Delta’s Airbus A350 services on the Transpacific leg, which offers 3-3-3 seating, and their A330neos on the Transatlantic leg, which have a 2-4-2 configuration in economy class.
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Search & Book
The fare rules do not state how long this fare will remain valid and there is no minimum stay. A maximum stay of 12 months applies.
You can use our calendar above that will show you availabilities. Once you selected your dates, it will forward you to the Travel-Dealz Flight Search with your preselected flight dates. Unfortunately, you can only book these tickets through online travel agencies (OTAs).
You can also search more specifically on Google Flights (instructions) for example by setting filters. You can then use our Go2 browser extension to book your flights.
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
Virgin Atlantic issues these tickets in booking class O. This is what the example trip would earn you:
- 13,150 Award Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 13,150 Award Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 13,150 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 13,150 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 13,150 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 13,150 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 13,150 Award Miles + 100 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 13,150 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 13,150 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 13,150 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 13,150 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 13,150 Miles on ITA Volare
- 6,576 Award Miles + 48 XP on Flying Blue
- 6,576 RDM + 1,316 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Destination
Hotel prices in Paris usually start at roughly €80 (~A$131), depending on the hotel category and lcoation. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
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