For many, Australia is the destination of a lifetime. To make it more affordable, I compared offerings for seven-night vacations to Sydney this summer, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. All packages include additional taxes and fees for airfare.

Sample prices in July are:


Travelocity’s vacations start at $1,920 from Chicago, $1,846 from Los Angeles, and $1,980 from New York. Expedia has vacation specials to Sydney starting at $2,089 from Chicago, $2,015 from Los Angeles, and $2,145 from New York.Orbitz has vacations starting at $3,199 from Chicago, $3,112 from Los Angeles, and $3,158 from New York.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

Which deal offers the best value?

Travelocity has the best rates for all departure cities. It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our tool to compare vacation prices from multiple travel providers.

Another important factor to consider is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the travel dates you want. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your vacation.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

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