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Cheap Flights to New York

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to New York 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 New York

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Air Canada Logo
07:00 - 22:36MEL  Melbourne-LGA New York LaGuardia
30h 36m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
11:55 - 12:35LGA  New York LaGuardia-MEL Melbourne
33h 40m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,356Air Canada
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
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10:55 - 00:30MEL  Melbourne-EWR Newark
27h 35m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
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06:00 - 07:30EWR  Newark-MEL Melbourne
35h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles
$1,367United Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 23:49MEL  Melbourne-EWR Newark
26h 54m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:30EWR  Newark-MEL Melbourne
35h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles
$1,367United Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
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09:30 - 18:53MEL  Melbourne-EWR Newark
23h 23m1 stop Los Angeles
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18:00 - 08:15EWR  Newark-MEL Melbourne
24h 15m1 stop San Francisco
$1,390Multiple Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep
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09:30 - 20:48MEL  Melbourne-EWR Newark
25h 18m1 stop Los Angeles
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18:30 - 07:30EWR  Newark-MEL Melbourne
23h 00m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,391Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 21:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGA New York LaGuardia
26h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
19:55 - 09:35LGA  New York LaGuardia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
45h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,454Air Canada
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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10:10 - 19:16MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 06m1 stop Los Angeles
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16:30 - 08:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
23h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,462Delta
Mon, 25 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
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10:10 - 21:44MEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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12:59 - 08:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles
$1,462Delta
Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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11:20 - 22:43SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGA New York LaGuardia
27h 23m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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06:00 - 06:55LGA  New York LaGuardia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,469Air New Zealand
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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11:20 - 22:43SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGA New York LaGuardia
27h 23m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:35 - 09:35LGA  New York LaGuardia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,469Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New York

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to New York?

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 was found on the route from Sydney, at $1,356 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to New York, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,356 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 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 $1,319. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $2,421 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to New York, 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 is March, where tickets cost $1,476 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 $2,157 and $1,928 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $1,128.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York?

The average price for all round-trip flights to New York 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 is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,684 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,684.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

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, 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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New York is New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), with an average flight price of $146.

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When to book flights to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to New York based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking New York flights

  • Where do I go if I’m getting picked up at LaGuardia Airport?

    The person giving you a ride may wait for free for up to 3h at the B Wait Area, which is right beside Terminal A. Once you’ve cleared customs and collected your bags, you can wait outside the arrivals hall of your terminal. Let your ride know that you’re ready, and they’ll be able to pick you up from Bowery Bay Boulevard (if you’re at Terminal A) or along LaGuardia Drive (if you’re at Terminal B, C or D).

  • How do I catch a taxi into Manhattan from John F Kennedy Airport?

    Your nearest taxi rank will be outside the arrivals hall of your terminal building. All you need to do is approach the next available cab driver and ask if they are accepting passengers. You should be charged a flat rate of around $ 52 (approximately A$ 70) to get into Manhattan. If you’re travelling during peak time (16:00 to 20:00 weekdays), an additional fee of around $ 4.50 (approximately A$ 6) will likely be applied to your trip. Tips are customary in the US, so it’s worth having some cash handy.

  • Is there an on-site airport hotel at LaGuardia Airport?

    If you are considering sleeping at the airport you have two options right on the spot: Airway Inn and Comfort Inn Suites. There are also a few accommodation options close to New York City LaGuardia Airport, like Hampton Inn New York LaGuardia Airport, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel or New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, which has a free shuttle service.

  • How do I get to Manhattan from New York City LaGuardia Airport?

    The best option is to check if the hotel you booked offers an airport shuttle service, as this will ensure you have a convenient ride straight to the airport. Those who prefer to use public transportation can take the New York City bus; for example, bus M60 goes to Upper Manhattan. You can also take the bus and connect to the metro to reach your final destination in the city.

  • Does John F. Kennedy International Airport provide services for families with kids?

    Although John F. Kennedy International Airport doesn’t have a lot to offer in terms of child-friendly services or facilities, parents with small children will not have any trouble finding facilities where they can change or feed their baby.

  • Can I hire a car at Newark Liberty Airport?

    Yes, if you want to hire a car for the duration of your stay in New York, there are a number of companies operating at Newark Liberty Airport. To see the rental companies and compare services, visit the airport’s website.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New York?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York was found on the route from Sydney, at $1,356 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to New York, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,356 in the last 5 days.

  • Which New York airport is closest to central New York?

    There are 3 major airports in New York. The nearest airport from New York city centre is Newark Liberty Airport (4 km), followed by New York LaGuardia Airport (26 km) and New York John F Kennedy Airport (35 km).

  • How much is a flight to New York?

    On average, a flight to New York costs $2,456. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,742 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New York?

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York 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?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York 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?

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $2,136 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New York flight deals.
  • New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) has one on-site hotel, TWA Hotel, which can be found right by Terminal 5. There are also plenty of hotels just outside the terminal precinct that offer free transfers for passengers.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has a free train connecting the airport’s three terminals, the car parks and the hire car facilities. The AirTrain departs every 3-5min between 09:00 and 17:00 and every 15min or so between 17:00 and 09:00.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has four terminals, and the one you arrive at will depend on the airline you fly with. JetBlue passengers generally arrive in Terminal A, while those flying with United, American Airlines, Southwest and Air Canada should arrive in Terminal B. Terminals C and D both cater to Delta, with Terminal C also handling Spirit and WestJet arrivals.
  • When planning flights to New York, note that there are three airports that serve the New York area – New York City LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and John F. Kennedy International Airport. All of them are well connected with the city and one another, and they boast similar services, though John F. Kennedy International Airport is the largest.
  • Want to unwind after the long flight to New York? Think about getting some beauty treatments while at John F. Kennedy International Airport and stop by the XpresSpa, where you can enjoy a relaxing massage, a manicure and more.
  • To reach the centre of New York from Newark Airport, take the Newark Airport Express bus, which runs round the clock and will drop you off at the most popular stops in the city. You can also take the 24-hour AirTrain to connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak, which will allow you to easily reach most areas of the city.
  • Those who are travelling to New York with their pets will find animal relief areas at all the New York airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport features indoor and outdoor relief areas in all terminals, LaGuardia has a mixture of outdoor and indoor pet parks depending on the terminal, while Newark Liberty Airport has pet relief areas outside each terminal.
  • Business travellers who have to do some work or those who want to surf the Internet after their flight to New York can connect to free and unlimited Wi-Fi that is offered by all three airports. Travellers at LaGuardia Airport can also rent workstations, which will provide them with a quiet and comfortable space.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to New York

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New York? 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.
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Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1451 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.3Food
7.7Entertainment
7.9Boarding
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The crew could have awaken me to eat dinner!! I was so waiting to order the braised duck breast and fell asleep b4 crew got to me to take order. When I awoke, lights were out and food had been served without me eating. I did love the apple juice!

6.0 GoodAnonymous, July 2026
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The crew could have awaken me to eat dinner!! I was so waiting to order the braised duck breast and fell asleep b4 crew got to me to take order. When I awoke, lights were out and food had been served without me eating. I did love the apple juice!

The flight was delayed for over an hour, which made me worry about pets in cargo.

Food isn’t hot, seat is too tight even for a person weight 120 lbs.

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

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

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

Cathay has a great reputation, though it's baseline economy seating is nothing to write home about (and SE Asia flight passengers sometime lack 'routine stateside' etiquette). On the other hand, food was great, flight attendants were nice, and price was very good~

The crews were smiling all the time with soft tunes when they spoke; the food was excellent. Thank you!

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

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

Seats could be more comfortable, food was plentiful and good.

It was great. All the crew were professional and nice.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

Compared to our Lufthansa flight out, it was pretty poor. Check-in was a nightmare trying to figure out if it was Lufthansa or United, the Kayak link kept sending us to a dead link with United. Then figuring out which code was United was a mess - it took way too long. On the flight, the seats were uncomfortable, they were out of all wines but red when the flight started, then out of red after the first beverage. The flight attendant said they never get restocked before they turn around to the US, so it happens all the time. The food was so bad we threw it away. For a long flight, it was pretty terrible.

There was no room in overhead bin to place our luggage despite we had tree seats. It means a lot of people had more than 1 carry on bags. When I asked a crew member to help she said that it was not her responsibility.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Very bumpy flight & the crew was not happy to be there

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.

Uncomfortable seats, spotty WiFi, only Biscoff for snack (no one likes those).

boarding announcements werent clear/loud. Tired of those cookies. Of the 3 staff/attendants, 1 was good and the other 2 were mediocre.

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

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

Boarding was awful - no order, people cutting in line, completely chaotic Planes are very old and uncomfortable. Noticeable difference between Delta and United on same route.

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.

Extremely turbulent landing. Crew was friendly and plane comfortable. Airport and US pre clearance was understaffed

A sandwich and a drink would have been better thank a snack bar...

1 hour late No hot drinks No restroom in the back of the plane

I had wonderful wheelchair assistance through the Montreal airport onto the flight. Air Canada was excellent in this both at the Fredericton airport and the Montreal one where an attendant helped us through customs as well as transport and baggage security.

I had a very disappointing experience with customer service. I was suffering from a severe viral infection that included a rash and persistent cough, leaving me unable to even sit upright. Given the circumstances, I requested travel credits from Canada Air, explaining the potential health risk to others onboard. However, the airline showed no concern for my condition and stated they were not in a position to make decisions based on health considerations. Despite my illness, I received no support or flexibility. Ultimately, I chose to forgo my flight due to their lack of responsiveness. It’s unfortunate that airlines like this operate without prioritizing passenger health and safety.

Flight got delayed for no reason. And Air Canada was doing 3 boardings via the same gate. It was chaotic!

Friendly efficient crew, but plane had no way to charge phone. That is a near necessity with today’s travel where we carry out travel documents on our phones.

Registered my luggage at 5pm. Arrived at JFK at 1:00 am. Worst trip ever. Never again

Air Canada never runs on time. You’re lucky if your flight is not cancelled or diverted. Worst airline in the world for gas lighting its customers.

All was fine. Weather was a bit stormy, but nothing kayak can do about that! 😊

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