This Australian territory with less than 2000 inhabitants is served by only one airline—Air New Zealand—who has a monopoly on pricing. That means that this deal is quite a steal for those wanting to visit the island to see family or friends, or for tourism purposes.
Depart: Brisbane or Sydney
Arrive: Norfolk Island
Stops: none
Dates: September 2018 to March 2019 (peak periods excluded)
Airlines: Air New Zealand
Lounge access: none in Norfolk Island; Priority Pass members get access to eateries and lounges at both Brisbane and Sydney; American Express cardholders get access to the American Express Lounge at Sydney; Star Alliance elites get access to Air New Zealand and SilverKris lounges in Brisbane and Sydney
Cost: From $438 in Economy
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Note that you will need to pay $25 each way to check a bag as these are carry-on only fares.
Flights to/from Sydney are generally ~$20 more expensive each way compared to those available to Brisbane residents.
Where to credit points: Velocity points cannot be earned on Air New Zealand flights to/from the Pacific Islands, including Norfolk Island. Alternative programs include Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and United MileagePlus. Learn more in our guide to where to credit your points
Booking link: You can book directly with Air New Zealand or, whilst not much, you can earn 0.7% cashback as well as Expedia Rewards points if booking through Cashrewards‘ Expedia link
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. Fares may disappear quickly, so we suggest booking as soon as you are confident in your travel dates.
H/T: finder.com.au
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