The flight routes with the most bang for your buck

Looking for a flight destination that delivers the best bang for your buck? Global travel search engine KAYAK.com.auhas revealed the best values in flight routes for travellers across the country, based on the cost per kilometre.

London calling for savvy Adelaide travellers

KAYAK.com.au has revealed that shorter flights aren’t necessarily the most cost-effective, with London topping the list as the cheapest option from Adelaide. Despite being more than 16,000km in travel, the cost of travel is less than 10 cents per kilometre (0.09¢/km). Much to the delight of Adelaide travellers, Los Angeles also appears on the list at a mere 0.10¢ per kilometre, followed by Delhi (0.10¢ per kilometre) and Bangkok (0.12¢ per kilometre).

New Zealand tops the list for savvy Sydneysiders and cost-conscious Melbournians

New Zealand destinations dominate the list for Sydney and Melbuourne travellers, with Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington all appearing as the most cost-effective flight routes from Australia’s biggest capital hubs. For those looking for a short-haul flight that won’t break the budget, flights from Sydney to Auckland average 0.17¢ per kilometre whilst Melbourne to Christchurch works out to 0.16¢ per kilometre.

Perth’s love-affair with Asia continues to trump domestic locations

Travellers departing from Perth can get a better bang for their buck travelling to Kuala Lumpur (0.09¢ per kilometre), Bangkok (0.12¢ per kilometre) and Phuket (0.12¢ per kilometre) than they can to Australia’s Eastern coast. [Sydney (0.16¢ per kilometre), Brisbane (0.17¢ per kilometre) and Melbourne (0.18¢ per kilometre)].

Bali bliss for thrifty Brisbane travellers

For Brisbane-based departures, Bali tops the list at just 0.13¢ per kilometre, perfect for those looking for a beach getaway that isn’t too far away. For travellers looking for an non-Bali beach holiday that still offers great value for money, Nan Nakhon in Thailand comes in at 0.23¢ per kilometre.

Hichame Assi, Managing Director, APAC, Global Hotels & Affiliates at KAYAK says “We’ve crunched the numbers to find the most cost effective flight routes for Aussie travellers and have uncovered some surprising results, with results varying from a short trip to Auckland, from a long-haul flight to London. If you’re looking to snag that dream holiday for the cheapest price, KAYAK.com.au’s Price Forecast tool, tells you whether to book now or wait for a better price. Another great tool is KAYAK’s Price Alert, which notifies you as soon as the fare drops for your desired location.”

The 5 most cost-effective flight routes from Sydney(cost per kilometre)

 The 5 most cost-effective flight routes from Melbourne (cost per kilometre)

 The 5 most cost-effective flight routes from Adelaide (cost per kilometre)

The 5 most cost-effective flight routes from Brisbane (cost per kilometre)

The 5 most cost-effective flight routes from Perth (cost per kilometre)