If your ultimate destination is Australia, you have probably been trying to ascertain an idea of the expected airfare. If you have taken a sneaky peek lately, you were no doubt shocked by the high fares that were being offered to you.
Air fares to Australia are at the highest they have ever been, right now. If you can secure a return ticket to and from Australia for less than £1000, you will have done very well indeed. If you prefer to fly in a premium economy cabin - which is much more comfortable for such a long journey - the fares are usually around £1650 plus.
There may just be a good way of reducing this high fare and it involves being a little tricky here. Sometimes, you may be able to get a much better fare to the Far East: e.g. Hong Kong or Bangkok. Then book a separate return flight to and from this destination and Australia.
No one is saying that this will work out cheaper on every occasion, but research does show that this can be quite a prudent exercise during the Australian Summer and especially when you are not able to book your ticket well in advance.
This could potentially save you around £200. It would always be worth pricing up the options. If you can find a fare to the Far East for around £600 to £700 (usually available), then book your return to Australia for around £250 to £300, this is where the saving can be made.