Originally Posted by
morepointsplease
thanks very much for all that - will have a look. Where do i seek prices from JNB?
You can check prices
here using this great tool created by a Flyertalk member whose name escapes me.
Originally Posted by
morepointsplease
HNL isn't a necessity - though why would we start in NZ as it adds an extra couple of legs? Are prices much less from there?
Yes. A DONE4 ex-New Zealand is about USD10499 but ex-Australia it's about USD12415 (both ex taxes).
This link may also help with prices.
Originally Posted by
morepointsplease
The thinking of Kyoto in april - may was likely to still see cherry blossoms whereas when we return at end of year or start of Jan it will be ski season. Can we turn the order around?
Certainly.