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Unfortunately, there are no nonstop flights along this route. Most flights leaving from New York have at least one stop, typically in Los Angeles, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, or San Francisco.

Emirates, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways all offer flights along this route.

Check out the ANZ bank located within Terminal 1 at the arrivals level, the Commonwealth Bank ATM, or the Travelex ATM where you can withdraw cash in a large range of currencies. Alternatively, check out the Global Exchange in Terminal 1.

There is a wide range of lounges at Sydney Airport, including those in Terminal 1: American Express Lounge, Air New Zealand Lounge, The House, Emirates Lounge, Silver Kris Lounge, Qantas Club Lounge, and Skyteam Lounges. There are also some lounges in Terminal 2 and 3 as well, including the Qantas Club Lounge, Virgin Australia Lounge, and The Rex Lounge.

You’ll need to double-check at the time of booking to confirm the checked luggage allowance included in your fare. Some carriers like Alaska Airlines may not include checked luggage in the basic economy fare. Meanwhile, carriers like Air Canada offer one 23 kg bag and Qantas offers one 32 kg bag to economy passengers.

Your carry-on luggage allowance will depend on the airline you choose and the cabin class you book. For example, Qantas offers one personal item and one 7 kg carry-on bag to economy passengers. However, first-class, business-class and premium-economy passengers are allowed to bring two bags and a personal item with a combined weight of no more than 14 kg.

Stopover airports tend to differ from airline to airline. If you fly with Air Canada, you’ll likely have a stopover at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) along the way. Qantas, United Airlines and Delta flights between New York and Sydney often stop at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW), Los Angeles Airport (LAX) or San Francisco Airport (SFO).

Children under the age of seven are required to use a child car seat or booster that is suitable for their age and size. Taxis and ride-share providers are not obligated to provide car seats or boosters, so either bring the appropriate seat or consider booking a hire vehicle that offers the option of a child car seat. 

Flights from New York to Sydney may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,347 return via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared with $2,089 for direct.

One-stop flights from New York to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) – 6% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the New York to Sydney route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,743 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,922, a difference of $179. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Central Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of $1,799. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York to Sydney takes 0h 00m, covering 25,726 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,056, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 20m, compared to 22h 25m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 22h 34m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Return flights from New York to Sydney range from $1,561 to $2,254, with an average of $1,799 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,561 counts as a good deal.