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$1,408
Typical prices: $1,447-$1,696
Air China
Wed 13/1Wed 17/2
MEL - JFK • 1 stop
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Qantas Airways
Tue 15/9Tue 22/9
SYD - JFK • Direct
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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to John F Kennedy Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to John F Kennedy Intl

Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb
Air China Logo
20:15 - 22:10MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
01:05 - 15:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
46h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,408Air China
Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
Delta Logo
10:00 - 18:34MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 34m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
Delta Logo
08:00 - 08:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
33h 50m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,453Delta
Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
Delta Logo
10:00 - 00:59MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
08:00 - 08:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
33h 50m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,453Delta
Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
American Airlines Logo
07:10 - 16:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl
American Airlines Logo
16:00 - 07:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 05m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,458American Airlines
Tue, 9 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
Air China Logo
20:40 - 22:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
01:05 - 08:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,468Air China
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
08:00 - 16:15MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles
Qantas Airways Logo
08:05 - 12:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
36h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,681Qantas Airways
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 06:04SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 54m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
18:30 - 18:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
$1,709American Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 19:00MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 15m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
Qantas Airways Logo
14:51 - 09:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 39m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,755Qantas Airways
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 18:35MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
20:25 - 13:45JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,762Air New Zealand
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 18:35MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 10:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
23h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,771Air New Zealand
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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York John F Kennedy Airport was found on the route from Melbourne, at $1,408 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to New York John F Kennedy Airport, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,458 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New York is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,489. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $3,067 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost $1,638 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,391 and $2,121 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $1,077.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,861 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,861.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport Plane Tickets

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$855
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • How do I get around JFK Airport?

    As the largest airport in the area, JFK is a major transit airport and can get quite busy. You can travel between its eight terminals, various train stations, car parks, and bus stops using the different AirTrain lines. Not only do these shuttle lines travel between the terminals, but you can reach the long-term parking lots at Lefferts Boulevard, the Jamaican Beach and Howard Beach train stations and bus stops, or the Federal Circle.

  • How do I get to downtown New York from the JFK Airport?

    With JFK Airport located quite close to each other in Queens, it is well connected to downtown Manhattan. Various trains can connect you from the Jamaica Station outside JFK Airport to Pennsylvania station, including the Babylon, Long Beach, Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma lines.

  • Where can I find phone products and SIM cards at the JFK Airport?

    At the JFK Airport, there are various vendors that sell local phone accessories such as American plugs for cell phones and other devices as well as local SIM Cards, or which offer phone hire. Provider AT&T can help you with phone plans at the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 4. SIMS on the Go in Terminal 7’s Arrivals Area have a range of different plans and cards from different providers, or if you’re just after a charger you can find Best Buy vending machines throughout the airport.

  • Is there anywhere I can get something to eat at the John F Kennedy Airport?

    If you’re after a quick bite after a long flight to New York, you can find several options throughout the JFK Airport. Angelina’s Metro Market is in the Arrivals Area of Terminal 8 if you’re looking for something to grab and go. For a full sit-down meal, the Central Diner in Terminal 4 offers something more substantial. Or you can get a coffee and something sweet at Dunkin’ Donuts in Terminals 4, 5, 7, and 8.

  • How do I get to Long Island from the JFK Airport?

    Long Island is a 1h drive from JFK Airport. If you’re looking for public transport, you can take the Port Jefferson line from Jamaica Station outside the JFK Airport to Smithtown Station. This will take you about 1h 15min and tickets cost about $ 10 (A$ 15). From Smithtown Station you can connect to buses that will take you further into Long Island. The AirTrain will take you from the terminal to the station.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York John F Kennedy Airport was found on the route from Melbourne, at $1,408 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to New York John F Kennedy Airport, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,458 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from central New York?

    The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and the city centre of New York is 22 km.

  • How much is a flight to New York?

    On average, a flight to New York costs $2,170. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,731 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to New York John F Kennedy Airport? 25% of our users found return tickets to New York John F Kennedy Airport for the following prices or less: From Sydney $2,123
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New York John F Kennedy Airport flight deals.
  • When you are booking your flights to New York, you have a few airports which you can fly into. The two main airports in New York are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia International Airport (LGA).
  • Due to New York’s proximity to Newark, the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is also an option for you to fly to, located only 30min from Manhattan, New York City. Other options within a 2h drive include Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Atlantic City Airport (ACY).
  • Those who require some help through the airport can find customer representatives roaming the arrivals areas at JFK Airport, recognisable by their bright red shirts. They can even help you find a wheelchair if necessary.
  • Rental cars can be found at JFK Airport, but their premises are just off the terminals at the Federal Circle, near the cargo buildings. This is about a 30min walk or you can take an airport shuttle.
  • If you need to purchase some American Dollars once you arrive in New York, you can do it at John F. Kennedy International Airport. You can find at least one ATM in both Arrivals and Departures.
  • Mobile charging stations for all your battery depleted devices can be found at the Welcome Centers, which are at all Terminal Arrivals Areas at JFK Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to New York. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 558 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Food
8.3Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
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Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
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Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Two meals were served on this flight; one was a repeat of the meal I had had on the flight immediately preceding this one, which was bad enough I didn't even try it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 10.5 hour flight, I was given 3 cups of about 3 ounces each.

We took business class, It was comfortable and I was able to sleep.

Great service. They could offer vegetarian food and do more to reduce waste.

Very comfortable seats, delicious meals, and friendly and helpful staff

seat is so tight other then that it was all right

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

the flight got cancelled - few hours before the departure time - no time to change

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The flight was late which i understand happens. But we flew Delta one and the Crew was stiff and not that friendly. They didnt offer beverages after they served the lunch. I dont usually do reviews but i felt i must tell you about this crew. They were american not european. We are platinum members and we are usually treated much better

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

The seats were really comfortable. Flight crew were friendly with passengers. Overall was a great flight.

Great crew, flight on time, luggage pick up a breeze

Was on time, normal boarding. The worst flight attendents and service I ever seen,, can't believe Delta can have such service. Bathroom was dirty and no toilet paper, paper towels and used toilet paper all over the floor, when I tried to tell flight attendant she didn't even let me to finish and turn around. Very rude. Wi fi didn't work.

Flight was delayed. Then eventually cancelled. The female staff that was announcing overhead was unprofessional. She was telling everyone that the company is not going to give any money for taxi, hotel etc. then eventually the flight was cancelled.

Seats were comfortable, 8 hours. One flight attendant was not appropriate in his verbal response: "Please, DON'T touch me.", after being tapped near his elbow after being made unaware he skipped serving me & had passed further down the aisle.

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Overall a positive experience. As long as you are not connecting-I found the discount offered by Kayak and the customer service to be very good.

large seats was good. delayed flight, no food, no entertainment. plane was not cleaned, see rubbish from prior flights

Susan the flight attendant was great. She greeted me with a smile and showed great hospitality.

Horrible! We departed out of terminal 5, not only was the sign for flights and gate information were so badly organized that it took 2 minutes for all of the flight info load for the correct airline. One would think BA would have new and well managed jet ways, but no you had to take a bus to the plane. It took for every and detailed departure by 40 mins. I’ve had better class of service from Indian Airlines. BA needs to work on upscaling to meet the Industry norms. I can see regional airlines using this loading method but not on an international flight.

Overall good, but it would be better more movies and tv shows options

Boarding was horrendous! Took absolutely forever… and the delay from the broken coffee pot was really kind of ridiculous

Food horrible, even because there was no food the personal was rude and show off and the landing and take off ,was an adventure.

Old plane. Dirty. Not many things worked. Service was poor.

Flight canceled because they didn’t have enough flight attendants. No refunds or credits for future flights

It’s was ok just I missed the crew member passing offers water or juice during the flight not just when offer the dinner or breakfast.

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

we had flown from Okinawa and had breakfast in Okinawa. There were issues with the plane so service was postponed. I asked a crew member if we could get something to eat as I was very hungry. Shevwas so nice that shev brought nuts for all of us. The sad part is that thevnuts were stale but I was hungry so I ate them. My side of the rew was really very nice. Both my wife and I travel quite a bit even though we cannot lift our bags as we get help. My wife asked her dso=ide crew if she could help put up the computer bag. She told he that its not her job. Oh well

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