Cheap flights from New York to Australia from $765

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New York to Australia

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Cheapest flights from New York to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 June 2026.

Sun 9/818:05
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 23/809:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop21h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/6$1,524
Sun 16/818:05
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 30/809:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop21h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/6$1,525
Wed 9/918:05
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 11/1111:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop21h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/6$1,551
Tue 15/911:30
EWR
-
SYD
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/913:15
SYD
-
EWR
3 stops35h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,553
Thu 6/806:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 25/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,651
Sun 26/718:05
EWR
-
BNE
1 stop23h 00m
Air Canada
Sun 9/810:00
BNE
-
EWR
1 stop20h 33m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/6$1,651
Thu 15/1012:29
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 16m
Qantas Airways
Mon 26/1022:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 19m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,660
Thu 29/1016:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/1123:15
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/6$1,661
Sun 9/808:55
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop43h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 23/820:45
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop24h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,669
Sat 5/913:25
LGA
-
SYD
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/913:15
SYD
-
LGA
3 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,669
Tue 11/811:20
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/814:50
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,670
Wed 19/807:25
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops33h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 26/809:20
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops36h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/6$1,670

Find flight deals from New York to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 30 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,524

One-way from

$765

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,827
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 28m total
  • New York to Australia
18/11
  • 18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • New York to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($415 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Cheapest return flight

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/8

11:00-06:50

2 stops29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

09:15-23:40

1 stop28h 25m

$1,709

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 27/7

15:40-07:00

2 stops25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

09:30-19:30

1 stop24h 00m

$1,727

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

08:40-06:50

2 stops32h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

09:15-17:00

1 stop21h 45m

$1,727
Fastest return journey

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/8

16:55-06:50

2 stops23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

09:15-19:20

2 stops24h 05m

$1,727

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/8

13:59-06:50

2 stops26h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/8

09:15-19:20

2 stops24h 05m

$1,727

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 18/8

16:55-06:50

2 stops23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

09:15-19:20

2 stops24h 05m

$1,730

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 28/9

13:20-08:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

11:55-22:41

1 stop25h 46m

$1,740

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 28/9

13:25-07:30

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

11:55-23:10

2 stops26h 15m

$1,740

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 27/7

09:15-08:15

1 stop33h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

10:55-23:59

2 stops27h 04m

$1,746

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

15:29-07:30

2 stops26h 01m

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

09:30-18:45

2 stops23h 15m

$1,746

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $257). Flying from New York to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $3,356). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 June 2026.

When flying from New York to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 June 2026.

The most flights from NYC to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Australia?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Australia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 30 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andEtihad Airways from New York to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Australia?

    A quick flight from New York to Australia can take about 25h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,727. The distance from New York to Australia is about 15970 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Australia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Australia are Air Canada ($757), American Airlines ($832), and United Airlines ($857).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Australia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $257). Flying from New York to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $3,356). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New York to Australia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,329Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,642Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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