We have no “Down Under” cliches or pictures of the Sydney Opera House for you, just a “blasphemously low” deal. Yes, fly on United Airlines from LAX (or SFO) to Sydney (or Melbourne) for $656 round-trip. It’s slightly more from New York, Chicago and Seattle. OK..here‘s a picture of the Sydney Opera House.

We are in the middle of an era of “bottoming out” of international fares from The States. When the economy improves in the next several years, we will reflect on these low prices and be glad we took advantage of them, or regretful we didnt. Seize the moment!

Historically, fares from Los Angeles to Australia were just under the $1,000 mark, and slightly over from the Midwest and East Coast. So, when we see $656 for LAX to SYD, we get giddy.

This deal is good for outbound travel through September 21, 2009. See complete terms.

Singapore Airlines is making a lot of noise about their 30th Anniversary Sale on flights to Australia and Singapore; however it’s their less mentioned deals that are getting our attention.

We found this sweet deal (below) for travel between LAX and NRT for $586. For some reason this fell below the radar!

Tickets must be purchased by 5/31/09 for outbound travel dates between 4/1/09 and 5/31/09.

Departure dates are Mon – Thur. See all deals from Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Vancouver and San Francisco!

Air France just announced its “April and May” sale to several locations in Europe from the US. Rates from Los Angeles to Madrid are $226 each way and after taxes you’re looking at $560 total (see below).

Air France also allows you one free stopover in each direction, meaning that you can hang out in Paris for several days before taking your connecting flight to Madrid. You may also prolong your stopover on the way back through.

Additional fares (each way based on round-trip travel) before taxes…

New York to Paris: $205
Houston to Paris: $214
Chicago to Paris: $221
Boston to Nice: $231
Los Angeles to Nice: $237
New York to Dublin: $110
Boston to Barcelona: $192
New York to Rome: $200
Chicago to Milan: $204
Los Angeles to Madrid: $226

• Fares are valid for departures through May 20, 2009.
• You must book by April 15, 2009 and tickets must be purchased at least 7 days before departure date.

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