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$794 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney departing on 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights 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 return 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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Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

Tue, 10 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Air Canada Logo
09:45 - 09:35JFK-SYD
31h 50m2 stops
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10:25 - 21:00SYD-JFK
49h 35m2 stops
$1,612Air Canada
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Wed, 26 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Delta Logo
06:00 - 08:30JFK-SYD
34h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:40 - 20:22SYD-JFK
25h 42m2 stops
$1,615Delta
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Air Canada Logo
10:05 - 09:35JFK-SYD
31h 30m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:00 - 16:09SYD-JFK
40h 09m2 stops
$1,616Air Canada
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Sat, 14 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
Delta Logo
19:45 - 06:50JFK-SYD
43h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
09:40 - 16:05SYD-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
$1,624Delta
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Fri, 13 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Delta Logo
19:45 - 06:50JFK-SYD
43h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
09:40 - 16:05SYD-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
$1,625Delta
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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Air Canada Logo
10:05 - 09:35JFK-SYD
55h 30m2 stops
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10:20 - 16:09SYD-JFK
44h 49m2 stops
$1,627Air Canada
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Mon, 9 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Air Canada Logo
10:05 - 09:35JFK-SYD
31h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 22:39SYD-JFK
27h 19m2 stops
$1,628Air Canada
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Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Air Canada Logo
10:05 - 09:35JFK-SYD
31h 30m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 20:58SYD-JFK
49h 38m2 stops
$1,633Air Canada
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 08:15JFK-SYD
23h 00m1 stop
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06:20 - 14:25SYD-JFK
24h 05m1 stop
$1,636Qantas Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 08:15JFK-SYD
23h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:55 - 14:25SYD-JFK
21h 30m1 stop
$1,645Qantas Airways
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Everything you should know

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Air Canada
Cheapest • from $1,612 (return)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$1,612
Typical prices: $1,534-$2,381
Air Canada
Tue 10/2Thu 12/3
JFK - SYD • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,850
Typical prices: $3,171-$5,530
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/11Sun 7/12
JFK - SYD • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney flights

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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney departing in February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

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

For New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to New York John F Kennedy Airport, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $1,876 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,987 and $2,723 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$794
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney

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.
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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 $794 for a one-way ticket and $1,612 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Sydney, with SkyTeam 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 $2,166 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,434 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from 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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7993 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

6.0 GoodDavid, Oct 2025JFK - KEF
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The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

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