Cheap flights from New York to Australia from $770

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 19 May 2026.

Sun 24/508:45
LGA
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BNE
2 stops32h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 7/610:00
BNE
-
LGA
2 stops36h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/5$1,458
Sun 24/518:05
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 9/609:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/5$1,466
Sun 17/518:05
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 2/609:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/5$1,475
Mon 1/614:30
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops26h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 9/609:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/5$1,489
Mon 18/518:30
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 1/610:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop25h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,501
Thu 2/714:20
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 9/709:45
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,503
Tue 19/508:45
LGA
-
BNE
2 stops32h 20m
Air Canada
Mon 8/610:00
BNE
-
LGA
2 stops36h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/5$1,504
Mon 16/1110:05
JFK
-
BNE
2 stops31h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 25/1110:45
BNE
-
JFK
2 stops49h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/5$1,504
Sat 23/514:45
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 5/609:30
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,507
Mon 1/608:15
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 5/813:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,512
Wed 17/612:21
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 39m
American Airlines
Sun 5/709:45
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,519
Sun 24/511:50
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/610:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,528

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 19 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,489

One-way from

$770

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,687
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/6-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • New York to Australia
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • New York to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($376 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 14/6

08:30-08:15

1 stop33h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:55-21:25

1 stop24h 30m

$1,528

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 8/8

14:45-08:15

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

10:55-22:45

1 stop25h 50m

$1,528

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 4/6

11:50-08:15

1 stop30h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

10:55-21:25

1 stop24h 30m

$1,529

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 4/6

11:50-08:15

1 stop30h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

10:55-22:26

1 stop25h 31m

$1,529

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 11/6

18:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

10:55-00:57

2 stops28h 02m

$1,535

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 4/6

15:41-08:15

2 stops26h 34m

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

10:55-21:25

1 stop24h 30m

$1,535

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 10/11

15:00-09:50

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

12:00-19:29

2 stops23h 29m

$1,546

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 15/6

14:55-06:50

2 stops25h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/6

09:15-21:25

2 stops26h 10m

$1,630

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

14:25-07:00

2 stops26h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

09:30-23:15

2 stops27h 45m

$1,630

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Mon 31/8

14:30-07:05

2 stops26h 35m

Brisbane

Mon 21/9

10:00-08:01

2 stops36h 01m

$1,757

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

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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $217). Flying from New York to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $3,204). 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 19 May 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.

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 19 May 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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,630. The distance from New York to Australia is about 15995 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 ($729), American Airlines ($801), and ANA ($834).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $217). Flying from New York to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $3,204). 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 19 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,299Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,520Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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