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Cheapest return fare
$1,483
Typical prices: $2,395-$1,459
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MEL - JFK • 2 stops
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$2,289
Typical prices: $3,061-$1,319
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Mon 18/5Mon 1/6
SYD - JFK • Direct
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Cheap Flights to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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

Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:28
MEL
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JFK
25h 28m
2 stops
Delta Logo
20:10 - 07:50
JFK
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MEL
45h 40m
2 stops
$1,483Delta
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
Delta Logo
10:00 - 18:35
MEL
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JFK
22h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 - 07:50
JFK
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MEL
30h 50m
2 stops
$1,484Delta
Wed, 20 May - Thu, 28 May
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:00
MEL
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JFK
25h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
20:00 - 07:50
JFK
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MEL
45h 50m
1 stop
$1,486Delta
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Air Canada Logo
20:30 - 22:48
MEL
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JFK
40h 18m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:59 - 11:35
JFK
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MEL
38h 36m
3 stops
$1,612Air Canada
Thu, 4 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Air Canada Logo
20:45 - 22:48
MEL
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JFK
40h 03m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:40 - 11:05
JFK
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MEL
34h 25m
3 stops
$1,643Air Canada
Mon, 13 Jul - Mon, 7 Sep
Asiana Airlines Logo
21:00 - 23:00
SYD
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JFK
40h 00m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:45 - 19:25
JFK
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SYD
41h 40m
1 stop
$1,646Asiana Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
Qatar Airways Logo
22:55 - 22:30
PER
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JFK
35h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:15
JFK
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PER
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,787Qatar Airways
Wed, 13 May - Tue, 19 May
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22:55 - 16:40
PER
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JFK
29h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:15
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PER
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,816Qatar Airways
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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06:00 - 16:20
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JFK
23h 50m
2 stops
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16:30 - 09:25
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ADL
27h 25m
2 stops
$2,205Qantas Airways
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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10:10 - 22:29
ADL
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25h 49m
2 stops
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19:20 - 11:15
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ADL
26h 25m
2 stops
$2,215Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to John F Kennedy Intl

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 round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York John F Kennedy Airport was found on the route from Melbourne, at $1,483 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $365 in the last 3 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 $1,472. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $2,423 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 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 October, where tickets cost $1,500 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,352 and $2,114 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $1,403.

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 $1,570 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 $1,570.

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.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$864
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% 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 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York John F Kennedy Airport was found on the route from Melbourne, at $1,483 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $365 in the last 3 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 $1,360. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,328 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 $1,360
  • 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 516 reviews
8.4Crew
8.0Food
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2026
JFK - ICN
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The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak uses scammer sites to steal money from their victims.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

When one asks for water because they are dehydrated, bring more then a sip or two in a small cup. Bring them a whole bottle.

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

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

Wonderful crew, great movie selection and good food. I prefer Airbus to Boeing, much more comfortable

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

I went to washroom twice and once there was no toilet seat cover and the other no toilet paper at all. I don't think it was ever replenished or checked before we boarded as it was very early on in the flight.

Premium economy is like the forgotten class. Aside from meal service never saw a flight attendant. Any additional beverages required going to the very back of the plane to request and there was rarely an attendant there. Seat leg / foot rest hardly elevates and not well suite for someone under 5’6. Bulky armrests

I paid for a business class ticket on Delta. It was sourced to Virgin Atlantic. They changed out the aircraft which had fewer upper class tickets. Even though I'd checked into the lounge, was receiving alerts via kayak about the delay and changes; no one informed me that the seat would be changed - until I attempted to board and was told that I would have an economy seat or they could search to put me on another airline. Even the flight crew were informed of this change (10 passengers were bumped out of Upper Class) around 2 pm (1400) time. Hours would have helped to consider alternatives instead of making a last minute change. There needs to be compensation from both Delta and Virgin given this change in service/experience.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

I didn’t use entertainment But everything else was of excellent quality

I liked the service. The touch screen needs improvement as well as movie choices.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

After each meal was served I didn't see any flight attendant offer coffee or tea to the passengers after the initial drinks were offered. Other flights I had been one it was standard procedure to offer hot drinks after the meal service.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

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.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

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

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Everything was excellent and I enjoyed myself. Thank for everything

A chaotic and uncomfortable experience from start to finish. The boarding process was a disaster; despite group numbers, it was a free-for-all that the staff failed to manage (especially after group 5). Once on board, the "entertainment" was non-existent. There are no seatback screens, and the mobile app selection is incredibly thin. The hardware is severely dated. My seat had zero cushioning left—it felt like sitting on a hard board for the entire flight—and the legroom was cramped. To make matters worse, the bathroom was repulsive, with toilet paper, soiled paper towels and liquid/pee all over the floor. When I did interact with the crew, they provided the absolute bare minimum and made me feel like an inconvenience for asking for anything. Avoid this flight if you can.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Really good. I accidentally left my duffel on the plane and the reps were so friendly in retrieving it.

Movie selections were very limited. Meals were not f So good.

AA is flying sub par aging 787's to Tokyo. I fly other 787's long haul and these are at the bottom. Seats don't work well, tray tables don't work well and were dirty. The flight was great, the plane was not.

Meals were not so good. Snack between the meals was very bad. Like Japan Airlines, they could eliminate the snack and make the second meal much better.

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