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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Go to Travel Cuts, hands down. When I went travelling around Australasia last year, I managed to get a flight plan of Calgary-LA-Singapore-Auckland-Sydney-Singapore-Tokyo-LA-Calgary for just under $2000, and it was on Singapore Airlines too which is a great carrier to travel with.
The reason it is expensive, I believe, is probably because not only have fuel taxes gone up, but also because the closer you get to your departure (even if months in advance), you're booking for the holiday season. So my advice? Book as soon as you can, or try and depart in June or August rather than July.
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I'd gladly pay an extra $200 to fly with Singapore Airlines, what an amazingly top notch air carrier they are; Cathay Pacific and New Zealand airlines are also quality.
Travelling that long distance, another option I used to recommend was taking a stopover with the carrier you end up choosing, so Singapore, Tokyo, Auckland, Seoul, etc.. Spend 3-4 days on the way down or returning and get to add in a quick visit to some really cool destinations. Stopovers are almost always free and highly recommended
I wanted to remind people that tickets can vary greatly in price depending on how long you stay, what season you depart from (low, shoulder, peak), and when you book (well in advance or close to departure.)