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$858 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Sydney

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Cheapest return fare
$1,485
Typical prices: $2,137-$1,407
Air Canada
Wed 11/11Wed 18/11
EWR - SYD • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$2,351
Qantas Airways
Sun 6/9Sun 20/9
JFK - SYD • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg $1,439 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Sydney (NYC-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from New York to Sydney

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 09:35
EWR
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SYD
27h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 16:38
SYD
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EWR
21h 18m
1 stop
$1,485Air Canada
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 09:35
EWR
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SYD
27h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 13:03
SYD
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EWR
41h 43m
2 stops
$1,487Air Canada
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 09:35
EWR
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SYD
23h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 16:38
SYD
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EWR
21h 18m
1 stop
$1,490Air Canada
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Air Canada Logo
14:25 - 08:20
EWR
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SYD
26h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 16:33
SYD
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EWR
21h 13m
1 stop
$1,496Air Canada
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 09:35
EWR
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SYD
23h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 16:38
SYD
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EWR
21h 18m
1 stop
$1,500Air Canada
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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16:00 - 07:20
LGA
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SYD
25h 20m
1 stop
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09:20 - 19:36
SYD
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LGA
24h 16m
2 stops
$1,629Air New Zealand
Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 07:30
JFK
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SYD
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:10 - 16:20
SYD
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JFK
23h 10m
1 stop
$1,631Qantas Airways
Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
ANA Logo
02:00 - 09:25
JFK
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SYD
41h 25m
1 stop
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11:45 - 11:00
SYD
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JFK
37h 15m
1 stop
$1,633ANA
Mon, 6 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 10:10
JFK
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SYD
24h 50m
1 stop
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12:00 - 21:00
SYD
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JFK
23h 00m
1 stop
$1,638Qantas Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
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15:38 - 07:00
LGA
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SYD
25h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 18:42
SYD
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LGA
23h 12m
2 stops
$1,648United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 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 to Sydney departing in November.

What is the cheapest New York to Sydney flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Sydney costs $2,848 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Sydney (SYD). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Sydney is January, where tickets cost $174 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $4,047 and $3,336 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Sydney, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$858
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from New York to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York 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 flights from New York to Sydney

  • Is it possible to fly from New York to Sydney non-stop?

    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.

  • What flight operators offer flights from New York to Sydney?

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

  • Where can I find ATMs for withdrawal or currency exchange facilities at the Sydney Airport?

    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.

  • Are there airline lounges at Sydney Airport?

    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.

  • What’s the checked luggage limit for flights from New York to Sydney?

    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.

  • What’s the carry-on luggage limit for flights from New York to Sydney?

    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.

  • What are some common airports for stopovers between New York and Sydney?

    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).

  • Do I need a child car seat when travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    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. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Sydney was $858 for a one-way ticket and $1,485 for a return.

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

    New York has 2 major airports: Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl. Sydney Kingsford Smith is the only airport in Sydney. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Sydney are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,861 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,828 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 travelers 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Sydney

  • You have three airports to choose from for your travel to Sydney—either the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or the Newark International Airport (EWR). Most flight deals operate out of the first two.
  • JFK is the largest of the airports and has a wider range of flight options. Furthermore, if you plan to travel by public transportation to the airport, it is better connected to the city center by subway lines A, E, and the AirTrain. Because it has the greatest variety of international flights, it is also one of the most crowded airports.
  • If you are trying to avoid crowds, do not plan to get to the airport during peak times. Traffic builds up on the city’s bridges and tunnels during rush hour, so be sure to leave plenty of time to get to the airport. Newark Airport can be reached by public transportation, although it requires various transfers. If you would prefer to get there via taxi, then EWR might be an even better option for you.
  • Sydney offers a wide range of services to get your trip off to the right start. There is free Wi-Fi across all terminals, a medical center (level 3 of Terminal 1), prayer rooms (level 3 of Terminal 1), a wide variety of airline lounges in all three airport terminals, currency exchange offices in all three airport terminals, and showers (near gates 31, 51 and 24).
  • Upon arrival to Sydney, you will be required to pass through the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service where you will need to show your passport, visa, and an incoming passenger card, which you should receive during your flight. Bear in mind that it is not permitted to record or photograph in these areas, and this is strictly enforced at the Sydney Airport.
  • Please also be sure to check the list of prohibited items before traveling. Certain foods, plant materials, and animal products are all prohibited and hefty fines will be enforced if these items are detected in your luggage upon passing through customs. Play it safe and be sure to declare anything you bring.
  • Shower facilities are plenty at JFK Airport in the following lounges: Wingtips Lounge in T4, American Airlines Admiral Club in T2, and Delta Club Lounge in T2 and T4. Facials, pedicures, manicures, and massages are also available at BeRelax and XpresSpa in T5 and T1, near Gates 3 and 6.
  • There are no direct, non-stop flights from Newark Airport (EWR) to Sydney Kingsford Airport (SYD). However, multiple airlines, including United Airlines, operate at least a one-stop flight from Newark Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to SYD Airport.
  • Several lounges, including the Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 24 and the Air New Zealand Lounge in Terminal 1, towards Gate 63, are available at Sydney Airport. All these lounges are open to all passengers, including arriving passengers, through lounge membership programs, a lounge pass, or by paying at the door. Lounge pass rates are around A$ 40. Services available at these lounges include shower facilities, free Wi-Fi access, flight monitoring information, TVs, rest areas, and food and beverages.
  • Newark Airport has a designated relief area, where you can take a pet for a potty break ahead of a flight. The Pet Relief Area is located just outside Terminal A, on the west side of the terminal. In Terminal B, the Pet Relief Area is on the south side of the terminal near Gate 57 B3 and Gate 65.
  • New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a hub for Delta and American Airlines. JetBlue also uses JFK as a primary operating base.
  • If you’d like to enjoy extra legroom, wider seats, priority boarding and other airline-specific perks, consider upgrading to premium economy. Airlines like Delta, ANA, American Airlines and United all offer premium economy fares on flights from New York to Sydney.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from New York 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.
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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1046 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.0Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
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Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2026
DFW - MEL
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Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

It was a problem because there was a delay where we sat before taking off from newark,then when landed in Toronto we sat on tarmac and they wouldn't let us out for a long period of time. When we finally were released to the airport in Toronto the attendant scanned our boarding pass that we were here for our connection to Brazil. We ran all the way to the gate and they said at the gate the door is shut so we can not let you on the plane. We explained that we were checked in by the attendant when we arrived at Toronto airport to go to Brazil and they should not have shut the door. We were ignored at the gate

Great setup on both flights except the last flight we got condensed dripping all over me in the last 20 mins of the flight

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

Strike pissed me n stranded in middle of no where

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

Terrible. My brother broke his leg and couldn’t board the flight and air Canada couldn’t do anything about rescheduling his flight. Poor customer service and help all around

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

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