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Cheap Flights from Sydney to New York (SYD-NYC)

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

Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 16:53SYD-EWR
21h 33m1 stop
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16:10 - 09:35EWR-SYD
25h 25m2 stops
$1,084Air Canada
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Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 20:37SYD-EWR
25h 17m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:10 - 09:35EWR-SYD
25h 25m2 stops
$1,087Air Canada
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Mon, 6 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 07:37SYD-EWR
36h 17m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:15 - 08:20EWR-SYD
33h 05m1 stop
$1,091Air Canada
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Mon, 6 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 18:50SYD-EWR
23h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:30 - 08:00EWR-SYD
22h 30m1 stop
$1,269United Airlines
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 19:12SYD-EWR
22h 52m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:52 - 06:55EWR-SYD
27h 03m2 stops
$1,273United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 20:03SYD-JFK
24h 53m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
15:30 - 07:05JFK-SYD
25h 35m1 stop
$1,393American Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 21:02SYD-JFK
25h 52m1 stop
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19:20 - 08:20JFK-SYD
23h 00mdirect
$1,395Qantas Airways
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 20:19SYD-JFK
25h 09m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:05JFK-SYD
35h 05m1 stop
$1,396American Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
10:10 - 16:29SYD-JFK
21h 19m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 09:00JFK-SYD
24h 30m1 stop
$1,412Qantas Airways
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Fri, 7 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 16:24SYD-LGA
20h 34m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:55 - 07:00LGA-SYD
29h 05m1 stop
$1,737Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to New York flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to New York?

What is the cheapest Sydney to New York flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Sydney to New York costs $1,330 on the route between Sydney (SYD) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to New York is March, where tickets cost $1,754 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,542 and $2,253 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 from Sydney 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 on the flight from Sydney to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$687
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to New York

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

  • Which New York airports have hotels?

    Newark International Airport hosts Newark Liberty Marriott Hotel. LaGuardia has two hotels, Airway Inn and Comfort Inn and Suites. JFK does not host an on-site hotel, but there are several hotels located very close to the airport offering complimentary shuttles.

  • How many airports are there in New York City that have flights to and from Sydney?

    New York City has three major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. Most passengers from Sydney will be flying into either JFK or Newark, as LaGuardia mostly only caters to domestic flights.

  • Which airports in New York are airline hubs?

    JFK Airport is a hub for American Airlines, Delta Airlines and JetBlue Airlines, while LaGuardia is a hub for American Airlines and Delta Airlines. Newark Airport serves as a hub for United Airlines.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at New York airports?

    Newark Liberty International Airport offers a free Wi-Fi service throughout its terminals. Join the wireless network ‘ _Free EWR WiFi’, follow the instructions and you can link to the internet for free. John F. Kennedy International Airport also offers free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the airport – the network here is ‘_Free JFK WiFi’.

  • What is the closest hotel to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    There are several hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Crowne Plaza JFK is just 1.2 miles (2km) away from the airport and operates a free airport shuttle, while the Comfort Inn & Suites is located only a 3-minute drive from the airport and also offers a free airport shuttle.

  • What is the easiest way to get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manhattan?

    The easiest method of transport between Newark Liberty International Airport and Manhattan is to use the AirTrain and then transfer onto the NJ Transit service, which will take you to New York Penn Station – the main intercity station in New York City. The journey takes 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased from the ticket machines at the AirTrain stations.

  • How do I connect between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport?

    There are various options to transfer between these two airports. You can organise to use the ETS Airport Shuttle, which provides a shared-ride service between airports. Alternatively you can use a combination of the AirTrain and mass transit. A taxi ride might also be an option, but this journey will be metred and so could be a pricey choice.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to New York was $449 for a one-way ticket and $709 for a return.

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

    On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 3 airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and New York.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to New York from Sydney?

    Los Angeles is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to New York.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to New York, ANA or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to New York are ANA and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,943 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,430 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,508 or less one-way and $1,404 or less round-trip.
  • Australian citizens travelling on the ESTA visa-waiver programs are eligible to use Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks when entering the US through John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Newark Airport (EWR), the city’s other major international airport, currently only has APC for US citizens, US permanent residents and Canadian citizens.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is well situated if you plan to stay in Queens but has very limited public transport options, if your final destination is elsewhere in the city. Only two bus lines, Q70 SBS (serving Manhattan Midtown and south of 59 Street) and M60 SBS (serving Manhattan north of 59th Street), go to locations outside Queens.
  • When you get to Sydney Airport (SYD), if you have a hidden disability and will need assistance getting through procedures to board your flight to New York, pick up a sunflower lanyard from Terminal 1 Airport Services Centre on Level 3. This will let airport personnel know you may need help and will allow you to use special access lanes for check-in and security procedures.
  • There are no non-stop flights from Sydney to New York, so your choice of route may depend on where you would like to stopover or which airlines you have an affiliation with. There are many airlines from which to choose, including Qantas – the national carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and Asiana Airlines, to name a few. Delta Air Lines also flies on this route.
  • If you are booking flights from Sydney to New York it is important to think about where you will be staying in New York. John F. Kennedy International Airport has cheaper flights from Sydney and is a good option if you wish to stay in Queens or Long Beach, whereas Newark Liberty International Airport is much better if you want to stay on Manhattan Island. LaGuardia Airport is a smaller option but flights from Sydney to this airport tend to be much more expensive.
  • For hungry travellers waiting for their flight from Sydney to New York, there are a range of cafes and restaurants in T1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Here you will find coffee shops, such Toby’s Estate and Viaggio Espresso and Bar, as well as restaurants like Terrace Chinese Kitchen and Yo! Sushi, so no matter what you feel like eating, there is bound to be something to suit your appetite.
  • If you left home without exchanging currency and realise that you need some US dollars, look out for the Travelex Foreign Currency counters that are located throughout both Newark Liberty International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here you will be able to change your Australian dollars into some US ones.
  • If your flight arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport and you are going to use the public transport system to get to your next destination, consider using the local subway system. Line A (from Howard Beach), and lines E, J, and Z (from Jamaica station) all connect the airport to the city. Take the AirTrain to either Howard Beach or Jamaica Station and continue your journey from there.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to New York. 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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8.4
ANAOverall score based on 942 reviews
8.6Boarding
8.7Crew
7.7Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Comfort
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One of the best business class seats I’ve had. The lie flat seats made it comfortable to endure a 12 hour flight. Service was excellent and food was great.

10.0 ExcellentAnthony, Aug 2025NRT - ORD
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One of the best business class seats I’ve had. The lie flat seats made it comfortable to endure a 12 hour flight. Service was excellent and food was great.

Business class on ANA was awesome. There lie flat seats made it easier to sleep on a 12 hour flight. Food was great and service was excellent.

Almost 6 hours of delay with over 12 gate changes. Flight was supposed to depart around 6 and instead depart after 12am. No accommodations were offered than some snacks closer to midnight when the crew was planning to throw away some snacks.

Purchased WiFi was slow to non functional. Staff was not personable or friendly. Seats were cramped. Boarding took long but I expected that.

The crew was excellent. The flight was delayed for 20 to 25 minutes. We did arrive a bit later than expected. The AC could have been better.

Very disappointed with the seat selection. During the booking, I selected seats such that my wife and I would sit next to each other. However, during check-in, we found out that the airline changed our seats and we were seated apart; and I was stuck in the middle seat with two strangers. Very disappointing experience. We would not fly ANA next time.

Luckily I just tried to sleep. But the entertainment system was awkward to operate. I hate all this stuff with apps and adding it to your phone and all. It is a nuisance. I would prefer a good magazine or newspaper in the pocket in front of me or available.

Upgrade the comfort, food and attendants. Also we arrived in Houston in the morning. The meal they served two hours before our arrival was a dinner entree. It would have been a lot nicer and much more appropriate to have had breakfast.

During booking, I selected the seats so that my wife and I would sit next to each other. However, the airline changed our seats at boarding so that we were seated apart. Very disappointing.

Wonderful I would recommend it to fly & ride with ANA.

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

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.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Not good , late, and long. We came home so late and spent so much time flying around and taxiing

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Food was terrible. Crew was kind but skipped over my row for providing sandwiches and beverages.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

More racist flight attandants maybe because i sm an attracticted darkskin latino man but once again bad flight attamdants they ignored me the whole flight even the woman sitting next to me notice how rude they were towards me i really never want to fly united or american airlines they alawsys have the rudesslt and racist flight attandants

We loved the United lounge near our gate and a rep named Aimee who was GREAT

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.

Horrible flight cancelled had to buy another very expensive ticket

The flight attendants were not very nice. No smiles On my return trip I was charged for one bag $83.30 although I had purchased the flight including one piece of luggage. Can this be refunded to me? Thank you!

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.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. We were changed to a smaller plane, which was shaking a lot.

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.

No space in overhead bin, one cookie, 2 oz of juice - is not customer service.

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