Air Travel

Qantas (www.qantas.com.au), Virgin Australia (www.virginaustralia.com), and a number of other carriers fly direct from U.S. cities to Australian capitals and regional tourist hubs. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar (www.jetstar.com.au) link several regional centers throughout Queensland. Budget carrier Tigerair (www.tigerair.com.au) also covers most major centers, including Cairns, Mackay, and the Whitsunday Coast.