Route notes
Why this routing works
This 5-week itinerary is structured as a westbound multi-stop from Montreal into Australia, then north through Japan before returning to Canada. The pacing is front-loaded with a short stay in Sydney, followed by an overland segment to Ballina, then onward flights up Australia’s east coast to Brisbane and Cairns, before a final stop in Tokyo on the way home.
Using an open segment between Sydney and Ballina keeps that portion flexible and separates the ground transfer from the ticketed flight sequence. After rejoining the air itinerary, the routing stays efficient with short intra-Australia hops to Brisbane and Cairns, then a single long-haul leg to Tokyo and the transpacific return to Montreal.
In economy, this kind of sequencing works well for travelers who want one ticketed framework around a mix of long-haul and regional flights without forcing every movement onto the same day. Departing in May places the trip within the April to June season window, and the 20-night stay in Cairns makes this route especially weighted toward one longer base rather than frequent hotel changes.