Route notes
Why this routing works
This routing uses San Francisco as the U.S. connection point before the Pacific crossing, which keeps the itinerary straightforward: Minneapolis to San Francisco, then onward to Brisbane, continue by air to Sydney, and return to Minneapolis. The stop order avoids backtracking within Australia by moving north to south before the long flight home.
With 3 nights in San Francisco, 10 nights in Brisbane, and 7 nights in Sydney, the itinerary balances a short domestic stop with two longer stays in Australia. That structure works well for travelers who want a defined westbound connection before the transpacific segment rather than trying to compress all flying into back-to-back long-haul days.
Ticketed as an economy multi-stop, this route is a practical fit for travelers who want more than a simple round-trip to one Australian city. Pricing on this sold itinerary ranged from USD 1,714 to USD 2,614, with September departure timing in the Jul-Sep season window. The overall pattern is efficient for combining two Australian cities on one ticket while keeping the return directly back to Minneapolis.