What is the average price for a flight to the United States with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to the United States is about $1,438 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to the United States?

Virgin Australia frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to the United States, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to the United States besides United Airlines?

In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and American Airlines also operate flights to the United States. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,280. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are $1,495 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to the United States?

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to the United States is March, when tickets cost $1,503 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,460 and $2,373 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to the United States?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with an average flight price of $1,450.

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What is the average price for a flight to the United States with United Airlines?
The typical United Airlines fare to the United States is about $1,438 for a one-way ticket.
Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to the United States?
Virgin Australia frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to the United States, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to the United States besides United Airlines?
In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and American Airlines also operate flights to the United States. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Claire, Nov 2025

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

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David, Nov 2025

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

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Gheorghe, Nov 2025

Is my favorite Lufthansa?

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Semra, Nov 2025

Good trip. Good crew. Thank you!

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Semra, Nov 2025

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

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Nathan, Nov 2025

Entertainment and wifi did not work

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Alex, Nov 2025

Please figure out the delays

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Thomas, Nov 2025

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

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Thomas, Nov 2025

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

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Claire, Nov 2025

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

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Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the United States to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to the United States?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,280. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are $1,495 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to the United States?

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to the United States is March, when tickets cost $1,503 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,460 and $2,373 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to the United States?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with an average flight price of $1,450.

How many airports are there in the United States?

There are 215 airports in the United States. The busiest airport is Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), with 13% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to the United States?

An average direct flight from Australia to the United States takes 20h 12m, covering a distance of 22471 km. The shortest route is Sydney (SYD) to Honolulu (HNL) with an average flight time of 9h 40m.

How many direct flights to the United States are there each day?

There are around 6 direct flights from within Australia to the United States every day. Most flights (82%) depart in the morning.

How many direct flights to the United States are there each week?

Each week there are around 38 direct flights from within Australia to the United States. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to the United States each week?

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to the United States. Instead, there are 38 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Sydney.

How many cities have direct flights to the United States?

From Australia, there are direct flights to the United States from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Sydney, with 21 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in the United States?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New York (27% of total searches to the United States). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (20%) and Dallas (8%). Searches for flights to Houston (7%), to San Francisco (6%), and to Honolulu (4%) are also popular.

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