JFK

$896 Find Cheap Flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 17% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
$1,432
Typical prices: $1,622-$2,481
British Airways
Fri 26/10Sat 10/11
BNE - JFK • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,799
Typical prices: $1,412-$2,383
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/11Sun 18/11
SYD - JFK • Direct
Top airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
Top routes
Cheapest • 17% average savings
Most popular
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 17% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to John F Kennedy Intl

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to John F Kennedy Intl

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
British Airways Logo
13:10 - 05:43BNE  Brisbane-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
British Airways Logo
13:23 - 06:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BNE Brisbane
26h 07m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,432British Airways
Wed, 3 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
Air China Logo
20:40 - 22:10MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
01:05 - 16:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
47h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,436Air China
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
13:10 - 20:40BNE  Brisbane-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
Qantas Airways Logo
11:30 - 05:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BNE Brisbane
27h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,458Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
American Airlines Logo
13:10 - 22:25BNE  Brisbane-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
22:30 - 05:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BNE Brisbane
40h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Los Angeles
$1,462American Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
American Airlines Logo
13:10 - 18:45BNE  Brisbane-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
19:00 - 05:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BNE Brisbane
43h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles
$1,462American Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Delta Logo
09:10 - 17:59MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 49m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
15:10 - 08:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,469Delta
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
13:10 - 21:00BNE  Brisbane-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 07:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BNE Brisbane
23h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,473Qantas Airways
Fri, 30 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
09:40 - 00:21SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Virgin Australia Logo
15:20 - 08:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,476Virgin Australia
Fri, 30 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
09:40 - 22:33SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Australia Logo
11:14 - 08:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 16m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles
$1,476Virgin Australia
Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 27 Jan
Delta Logo
10:10 - 18:48MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 38m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
07:00 - 08:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
33h 00m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,493Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport with more confidence.

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

Brisbane to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the cheapest route at $1,432 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from $1,476.

How much is a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

A return flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport costs $1,975 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Rockhampton average $1,682, while Brisbane runs a bit higher at $1,688.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at $1,891 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,181.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport with an average price of $1,649 return.
•December ($2,391) and June ($2,125) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are the cheapest at $1,954 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,157.

What is a good deal for flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights under $1,622 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Brisbane $1,313
•Melbourne Airport $1,376
•Sydney $1,499.

When are flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport the cheapest?

Booking last minute, within 2 weeks of departure, typically offers the lowest fares to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It is about -1% cheaper than the typical fare over the last 12 months, based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$896
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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.
Estimated return price

Your questions about flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is around $1,622 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

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

    New York John F Kennedy Intl is 20.7 km from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport city centre.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,436 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Last-minute fares to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% above the average return fare of $1,975.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Asiana Airlines operates the most flights from Australia to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 0 per week, while Qantas Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve New York and the surrounding area?

    Flights to New York can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of New York include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and Caldwell Wright (CDW). These airports are not in New York itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,622 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March. Return fares historically average $1,649 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $202 per return. Morning flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport average $1,954 compared to $2,157 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, a few great places to start are Times Square, New York City Center, and Wall Street. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • 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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to John F Kennedy Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 563 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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
Read more Asiana Airlines reviews

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

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

mechanical issue, so delayed take-off (hence the low boarding rating) and made a number of people miss their connecting flight. Also took a long time to get our checked baggage. I luckily made mine with 5 minutes to spare, but it was nerve-racking.

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.

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

For some reason, there was very little volume on the cabin announcements. You could not hear what the pilot or crew were saying.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

I don't know why the crew decided to board 15 minutes early without informing anyone not at the gate. Why would you have the app send a notification that we're boarding on time, instead board early, and then rush me to the gate. Then have me check my carry-on when I specifically packed my bag as to not do so.

No headphones, forced to sit in another seat that I did not book, had to check my carry on when I boarded the plane I saw backpacks and other non carry on items stuffed in the carry on holder! Horrible experience Wi-Fi did not work either

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.

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

Cabin crew were good Food could be a lot better

Old plane. Nowhere as compared to non US airlines like JAL.

Not good always. Even our trip to japan was disaster with the American airlines delays and cancellatios. Now unfortunately we needed to book again with them last min. Was okay but as usual not comfortable seating.

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

Travelling to a place near John F Kennedy Intl?

Book flights to John F Kennedy Intl if you plan to visit one of these locations
Queens
Jersey City
Elizabeth
Bronx
East Brunswick
Hoboken
Union City
Ronkonkoma
East Rutherford
Stamford
Absecon
Secaucus
Yonkers
North Bergen
Tarrytown
Bethel
Weehawken
Somerset
Roslyn
Jericho

More options for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl