My cousin just came back from Australia after spending 20 days over there. Her round trip ticket was 1.7 or 1.9k, i don't remember exactly, from Cathay Pacific. The price varies depending on what arrival city in the U.S u are going to too. Hers was JFK - Melbourne, 1 stop at Hong Kong. U should call your local agent to check the price as that was what she did . Hope it helps.