Originally Posted by
tmm1012
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It looks like the 2 pm LAX-ORD gets in at 7:58 pm, and apparently they're cutting ORD-JAX flights, so the last flight out is at 5:55 pm. So schedule-wise, it may simply not be possible to get back in the same calendar day, but that's not the end of the world. If I routed through SFO, I might be able to swing a connection on US SFO-CLT-JAX, but I'll deal with figuring that out (and we all know how USeless some airlines can be).
Any other bits of informations or suggestions that I may not know about for transiting to the land down under (like glex50's tip on int'l connections through LAX)? Thanks again to everyone for their input! :-:
Sorry ... I was looking at transcon to IAD possibilities, not getting back to JAX same day. You came to correct conclusion above, virtually impossible through LAX.
The last flight out of ORD/IAD to JAX on the day I searched is 6:55PM/4:32PM. A VERY remote possibility is LAX-ORD departing at 12:00 ... but you'd have to have a early arrival on the transpac, quick customs, clear 2 waitlists, .... Have you considered a stopover on the West Coast ?
As far as "bits of information" ... if you can swing it, go all carry on. You'll have some additional flexibility when traveling plus won't have to worry about lost/delayed baggage which is a real possibility with all the connections and multiple airlines involved.
Australia is a great place to visit. I've been there several times and am planning an award to Cairns right now.