$498 to New Zealand

May 5th, 2004 | By Jared Blank

One quick thing—Frommers just passed on this incredible tip:

Qantas is offering a $498 ROUND TRIP fare from LA to Auckland and a $598 ROUND TRIP fare from LA to Sydney for flights in May. Tickets must be booked by Friday. Just to let you know: this is an indescribably cheap deal. Seriously. Incredibly cheap.

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