Melbourne to Canada and USA

[Traveltragic]

Hi

I have just joined the Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community and hope that you can assist me. I am planning to take my family to Canada and the USA (Vancouver, Toronto, New York and Orlando Florida) during the September school holidays next year. I am trying to work out what the best flight options are and which airline is likely to provide the best value for money.

1. Is it possible to combine all destinations with the one airline (and codeshare partners)?
2. Should I book a return flight to Toronto (with a stopover in Vancouver) or New York and add on a separate flight to Orlando Florida?
3. Would it be easier (and cheaper) to book one way flights to each destination (eg. Melbourne via Sydney or LAX to Vancouver, Vancouver to Toronto, Toronto to New York, New York to Orlando, Orlando via LAX to Melbourne) in order to avoid having to return via Toronto or New York?

I would prefer not to have to transit via Sydney if I can avoid it, particularly on the way home.

I would welcome any suggestions!

Thanks,

Traveltragic

 

[serfty]

What class do you hope to travel in?

Are you looking for flight from an airline alliance (such as oneworld)?

Do you wan't the cheapest fares?

1. Yes, but you'd probable need a TA.
2. Depends on your answer to the above qusetions
3. Two one-way booking can often be more expensive than a return.