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$844 Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney

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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney (JFK-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney 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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10:00 - 14:40JFK-SYD
38h 40m1 stop
16:20 - 19:02SYD-JFK
40h 42m2 stops
$1,905
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Wed, 5 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
10:00 - 14:40JFK-SYD
38h 40m1 stop
16:20 - 19:25SYD-JFK
41h 05m2 stops
$1,920
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Sun, 23 Jun - Mon, 8 Jul
14:55 - 10:50JFK-SYD
29h 55m1 stop
21:50 - 13:15SYD-JFK
29h 25m1 stop
$1,951Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 9 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
14:55 - 08:45JFK-SYD
27h 50m1 stop
22:20 - 13:15SYD-JFK
29h 55m1 stop
$1,953Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 3 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
01:55 - 20:10JFK-SYD
28h 15m1 stop
21:50 - 13:15SYD-JFK
29h 25m1 stop
$1,964Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 10 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
17:29 - 07:05JFK-SYD
23h 36m1 stop
09:15 - 19:55SYD-JFK
24h 40m2 stops
$2,311American Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 20 Aug
11:55 - 06:35JFK-SYD
28h 40m1 stop
09:25 - 17:55SYD-JFK
22h 30m1 stop
$2,339Delta
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 20 Aug
18:00 - 06:35JFK-SYD
22h 35m1 stop
09:25 - 23:11SYD-JFK
27h 46m2 stops
$2,346Delta
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Mon, 20 May - Sun, 2 Jun
19:20 - 09:15JFK-SYD
23h 55m1 stop
09:10 - 16:20SYD-JFK
21h 10m1 stop
$2,426Qantas Airways
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
17:29 - 07:05JFK-SYD
23h 36m1 stop
09:10 - 16:20SYD-JFK
21h 10m1 stop
$2,431Qantas Airways
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Sun, 25 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from New York to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney, 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 from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $2,266 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $4,140 and $3,142 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from New York to Sydney found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,951 on Cathay Pacific, followed by Philippine Airlines ($2,148). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $1,390 on Iberia and from $1,661 on Japan Airlines.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Sydney take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Sydney from New York is 23h 15m.

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Low season

June

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$844
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney flights

  • What are the common layover options for Qantas Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    Common layover options for Qantas Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney may include cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas. These layovers typically provide convenient connections for passengers traveling on this route. Please note that specific layover options can vary based on the airline's scheduling and operational factors.

  • Does Virgin Australia have any kid-friendly amenities for flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    Virgin Australia offers various kid-friendly amenities for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney. These include children's entertainment options such as movies, TV shows, and games, as well as special meals designed for younger travelers. The airline also provides activity packs to keep children engaged during the flight.

  • Can I pre-book my seat on Qantas Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    Yes, Qantas Airways allows passengers to pre-book their seats on flights. When making a reservation, you can usually select your preferred seat during the booking process. Alternatively, you may be able to choose or change your seat later by accessing your booking through the airline's website or contacting their customer service.

  • What public transportation means can I use after my flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    After your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney, you have several public transportation options available. You can use the Airport Link train service, which provides direct access from the airport to various locations in Sydney. Additionally, buses, taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available at the airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney was $558 for a one-way ticket and $1,259 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Sydney?

    New York and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New York from New York John F Kennedy Intl and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Sydney, Delta or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Sydney are Delta and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,620 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,786 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 from New York to Sydney.

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

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

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 Sydney from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Sydney

  • Qantas Airways offers a range of in-flight entertainment options on its flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Sydney (SYD). Passengers can enjoy a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games on personal seatback screens. Additionally, there are audio programs, podcasts, and a variety of reading materials available. The airline aims to provide a diverse and enjoyable entertainment experience for its passengers throughout the journey.
  • Qantas Airways offers a special food experience called "Neil Perry's Rockpool" on its flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney. Created by renowned Australian chef Neil Perry, this dining option provides passengers with a unique and elevated culinary journey. The menu features a selection of gourmet dishes inspired by the finest Australian ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience during the long-haul flight.
  • Qantas Airways promotes sustainable travel on flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney through various initiatives. They prioritize fuel-efficient aircraft, invest in sustainable aviation fuels, and implement measures to reduce carbon emissions. They also encourage passengers to offset their carbon footprint by participating in their carbon offset program.
  • Delta Air Lines offers various seat upgrade options on flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney. Passengers can choose from options such as Delta One, which provides a luxurious and premium experience with lie-flat seats and enhanced amenities. Additionally, Delta Comfort+ offers extra legroom and priority boarding. Economy passengers can also opt for Preferred Seats for a more comfortable journey. These upgrade options cater to different preferences and travel needs.
  • Qantas Airways offers lounges for passengers flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney. The lounges available include the Qantas International First Lounge and the Qantas International Business Lounge. These lounges provide comfortable seating, dining options, complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi access, and other amenities to enhance the travel experience for Qantas passengers.
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Top 3 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

8.0 ExcellentCarl, Apr 2024JFK - FLL
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The crew, food, and entertainment were all good. But my screen had some sort of bug where if I turned it off, it would turn back on after 2-5 minutes. At full brightness. It made it very hard to get any shut-eye on the overnight flight. Also, the older Boeing plane, while nicely cared for (and no doors fell off 😅👏) doesn't have the nice air quality of newer planes. So I felt a bit greasy by the time we landed in Sweden.

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

The upgrade was a pleasant surprise and I was sooooo tired of traveling these days. 10/10 just for that

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Lost luggage! No representative of the airline present at the airport. Air France contracted the service out to a 3rd party service. The service has no ability to track the missing bag or provide a time frame on its arrival.

Pricing of seats is difficult - price transparency has disappeared. First class, business class. Comfort plus, economy, basic…. Especially the pricing of seat reservation. Used to be but early get a better price; now it seems prices are falling as we get closer to departure. Miles ticket value has gone away. Give me a break. Everybody is playing the game of upselling and delivering lower service. When demand drops, so will the game of price gouging, but we’ll see.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

I was in business class. There was an excellent headset. But half an hour before arrival they collected them! The rest of the trip I had to use a cheap earphone. There must be a better way to protect the headphones.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Awful customer service on the phone. No phone number on the website to call a real person. Website says changes are no charge but this is a lie. I had a cheaper ticket through Kayak therefore Finnair wouldn’t change it unless I would pay the entire fare again. I begged but their agents at the airport were rude and the online chat person cut off the call with no help. Super disappointed. Wont fly this airline again and will tell everyone I meet how bad it is. Crew on the flight was nice but otherwise huge disappointment.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

It was less than what is expected for a business class ticket I thought that the staff actively ignored me because I either looked Indian or Hispanic to them and I guess I did not deserve their attention. The food which included a beef entree was not available so not enough food was ordered for number of seats available. I will say experience in Greenwich lounge was very good and the staff there at the airport were very nice. May be your crew needs to learn about racial equity so that everyone gets either the same aweful treatment or hopefully the best treatment which is what we expect I recommend you take a flight with Singapore airlines that I have taken and the crew remember your last names and use it to address each person, food never finishes if you are at the back of business class and crew anticipate your need even before you articulate. Same price and 100 times better service than American Airlines

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/6Thu
1 stop
38h 40mJFK-SYD
$844
18/6Tue
2 stops
52h 40mJFK-SYD
$903
1/6Sat
2 stopsIberia
34h 25mJFK-SYD
$1,390
13/5Mon
2 stopsIberia
34h 25mJFK-SYD
$1,411
10/6Mon
1 stopJapan Airlines
38h 30mJFK-SYD
$1,661
18/6Tue
1 stopJapan Airlines
26h 40mJFK-SYD
$1,694
19/7Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 50mJFK-SYD
$1,853
12/6Wed
directQantas Airways
23h 15mJFK-SYD
$1,947
3/6Mon
1 stopDelta
24h 40mJFK-SYD
$2,062
9/7Tue
1 stopDelta
22h 45mJFK-SYD
$2,130

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
multi-stop
28h 45mJFK-SYD
19/5Sun
multi-stop
42h 45mSYD-JFK
$2,177
10/5Fri
multi-stop
28h 45mJFK-SYD
18/5Sat
multi-stop
29h 05mSYD-JFK
$2,190
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
30h 50mJFK-SYD
18/5Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
26h 00mSYD-JFK
$2,319
7/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
27h 50mJFK-SYD
15/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
41h 10mSYD-JFK
$2,626
10/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
44h 05mJFK-SYD
25/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 20mSYD-JFK
$2,724
8/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 40mJFK-SYD
15/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
43h 15mSYD-JFK
$2,833
9/5Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
27h 50mJFK-SYD
20/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 55mSYD-JFK
$2,850
7/5Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
49h 50mJFK-SYD
17/5Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
62h 40mSYD-JFK
$2,977
8/5Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
32h 20mJFK-SYD
29/5Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
26h 00mSYD-JFK
$3,107
10/5Fri
directQantas Airways
23h 15mJFK-SYD
19/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 20mSYD-JFK
$3,978

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New York - Sydney Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

Sydney (SYD)Australia

Return flight deals:

Sydney - New York John F Kennedy Airport

Cabin classes:

$5,001

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