0 min left

Delta Flash Sale: U.S. to Australia for 48,000 SkyMiles

Anya Kartashova September 07, 2018

Australia is a bucket-list destination for many travelers, but unfortunately flights to the Land Down Under typically cost a pretty penny. Even mileage rates usually aren’t for the weak-hearted.

However, I’ve got great news for Delta SkyMiles collectors. Delta Air Lines is running a reduced-mileage sale from the 48 contiguous United States to Sydney. You should be able to find round-trip flights to Australia for just 48,000 SkyMiles in economy class, which is a steal. Generally, award flights to Australia start at about 80,000 SkyMiles, and you’re truly getting a great deal.

To take advantage of the reduced redemption rates, you must book your trip on Delta.com by Sept. 12 and travel between Sept. 13 and Dec. 5. Remember that summer months in the Southern Hemisphere are opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere, and you should find October and November quite pleasant in Australia.

Keep in mind that U.S. passport holders must have a tourist visa for travel to Australia, but it’s possible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) online for visits shorter than 90 days.

Salt Lake City to Sydney

My fellow Utahns can fly to Sydney with a stop in Los Angeles in each direction without redeeming a pile of miles. A round-trip flight in November will set you back just 48,000 miles +$116. Visit the iconic Sydney Opera House, catch some rays at Bondi beach or, if you’re brave enough, bungee jump from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Detroit to Sydney

The same deal applies to all Delta hubs. For example, I’ve been able to find the same fare from Detroit, also with a stop in Los Angeles each way. Extend your vacation and go shopping in Melbourne or diving in the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns. Luckily, the exchange rate of the Australian dollar to the U.S. dollar is quite favorable right now and you can visit more of Australia without breaking the bank.

Boston to Sydney

If you’re on the East Coast, you can take advantage of the Delta sale as well. Fly from Boston to Sydney and explore the continent during its spring season. If you have enough time, take a scenic road trip from Sydney to Cairns and enjoy the many sights Australia has to offer.

Will you use SkyMiles toward a trip to Australia?

Tags

Delta Air Lines

Delta Flash Sale: U.S. to Australia for 48,000 SkyMiles

0 min left

Airlines

New DOT Rules Require Refunds for Cancelled Flights, Junk Fees

Airlines

California Bill Seeks to Cut Clear From PreCheck Lines

Airlines

Transportation Department Teams with Attorneys General to Probe Airlines

Comments are Closed.

3 Comments

jrpallante September 20, 2018

I booked a one way economy seat to Sydney on UA last week for 32,000, down from the usual 40,000. Delta's offer is only a bargain by Delta standards. They still want 465,000 Sky Pesos for one-way biz class, which is 90,000 on UA.

fivenue September 11, 2018

while the miles are good, bare in mind that this promo is for basic main cabin, and considering you'll fly about 24 hours, that may not be a good thing