How to grab the best-value Christmas/new year flights to Australia

The most sought-after dates are under £1,300 return, with high-quality off-peak trips available for under £1,000

A festive trip to Australia means you can catch Sydney’s impressive New Year’s Eve firework display (Getty)

New Year’s Day 2020 began optimistically, with travellers and the airline industry anticipating the best-ever year for aviation in terms of opportunities available and value offered. (Environmentalists, conversely, feared yet another record-breaking 12 months.)

No one knows how 2020 will end. And that helps explain why right now could be an excellent time to book your Christmas getaway.