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Group Flight Information

Looking to fly to Sydney with other participants? Read on for more information about our optional Group Flight Package for Finalists and 6-Day Family Program participants.

Optional Sydney Group Flight Package

We know that, for some, flying alone internationally can seem daunting. We have additionally received requests about opportunities for participants to be able to fly together from the US to Sydney (and back). While we cannot arrange escorted flights from individual airports throughout the country, we’re pleased to have made arrangements for a limited block of seats on direct flights between Los Angeles (LAX) to/from Sydney to escort participants on the international leg of their journey. Participants may therefore choose to meet Series staff in (and then say goodbye from) Los Angeles instead of traveling the entire journey on their own. These arrangements are optional and the cost is therefore not included in the program cost. Reservations for the limited seats that we have on this chaperoned flight will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note, only Finalists and 6-Day Family Program participants are eligible for the Group Air Package. The Group Air Package is not available for the Sightseeing Extension.

Registration Details

  • All Finalists will be given the opportunity to enroll themselves or any 6-Day Family Program attendees in the Series Chaperoned Group Flight via their my.honorsperformance.org performer portal.
  • Since this optional flight is an add-on to the Finalist program, performers wishing to be on the group flight must select the Chaperoned Group Flight as an add-on via my.honorsperformance.org.
  • Enrollment in the Chaperoned Group Flight is subject to the same program Terms and Conditions and Standard Cancellation Policy acknowledged during the Finalist's online enrollment.
  • Space on the group flight is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Travel Logistics

The Group Air flight will depart from and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Participants must arrange their non-program flights to arrive into or depart from LAX with plenty of time to allow for immigration, baggage claim, check-in, and security processes, as well as unexpected delays or cancellations, even if this means a long layover.

Depending upon your hometown, this may mean taking the day’s first available flight to LAX (at the start of the program) and the last available flight from LAX (on the return), or even considering staying overnight at LAX. The Series recommends allowing for a minimum 7-10 hour layover between your self-arranged hometown flight and the program flight in each direction.

Please Note: Should any flight delay or cancellation from your home city interfere with your ability to connect to the outbound program flight, you may lose your ticket and be required to purchase another flight at your own expense. The Series is not responsible for any delay or cancellation of the return program flight that causes a missed connection with a non-program return flight to your home city.

Program Flight Times:

July 5, 2025 Departure Time from LAX to SYD:
Approximately 10:35 PM (Pacific Time)
[Arrange connecting flights to arrive well before 10:00 PM]

July 12, 2025 Arrival Time to LAX from SYD:
Approximately 6:00 AM (Pacific Time)
[Arrange connecting flights to depart well after 6:00 AM]

Group Flight Inclusions

  • Round-trip airfare from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) to SYD (Sydney International Airport)
  • Staff on-site at LAX to assist with arrivals from home-city airports and departures to home-city airports
  • Series staff on the flight to provide a safe, worry-free experience on the international journey
  • Assistance with the international entry at Customs and Immigration

 

Cost and Payment Plan

The cost for each round-trip Program Flight is TBC in USD. When elected as an Add On item in the my.honorsperformance.org performer portal, the Group Flight tuition will be added to the Finalist's existing payment plan, if applicable, or can be fully paid at the time of selection.

 

The Honors Performance Series is more than anything I could have ever imagined. I will never forget this amazing experience.

Destiny
Finalist

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