Originally Posted by
cj001f

Can't quite wrap my brain around airports don't matter, especially if you are flying in Y to OZ. Fly Qantas out of LAX.
It's an option, although Y on the 747 is about the most miserable coach experience I've ever had. No pitch, narrow seats.
And it lasts for 14-15 hours, too.
I would fly Air New Zealand next time before even considering QF.