Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to New York flights typically cost between $1,472 and $2,053 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,335 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–16 Sept).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 00m.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 53m.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $436.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to New York flights typically cost between $1,472 and $2,053 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,335 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–16 Sept).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Sydney to New York will take you 20h 55m. The distance between Sydney and New York is about 16002 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New York round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to New York round-trip from $517. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $520, and Fiji Airways, from $809. American Airlines is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

$870 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $946 and $1,033, respectively.

Question 9

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to New York (average of $1,600). Flying from Sydney to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,296). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to New York

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Question 14

What are the most popular routes from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular route from Sydney to New York is Sydney Kingsford Smith - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Newark or Sydney Kingsford Smith - New York LaGuardia.

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to New York?

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While on average a flight from Sydney to New York is generally $2,168, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,729. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $1,343 for that flight.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider Qantas Airways, Air Canada or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to New York.

Question 17

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

Sydney to New York flights have a stopover in Los Angeles most often. Auckland sees the next most stopovers on Sydney to New York flights. Seoul comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Sydney to New York flights.

Question 18

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Sydney to New York that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Tokyo. San Francisco is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Sydney to New York. Vancouver sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Sydney to New York route.

Question 19

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Auckland?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Auckland visitors spend their time at Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower. Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower can be visited by travelling about 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km respectively from Auckland Intl. Those on a stopover in Auckland in need of a car hire can book one at Auckland Intl for about $37.

Question 20

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Seoul?

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If you're on a stopover in Seoul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Namdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, or Lotte World. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Namdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Lotte World, by traveling 48.0 km, 49.2 km, and 57.5 km, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Those landing in Seoul looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $61 per day.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to New York from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 2 flights from Kingsford Smith to New York per day from 12 different airlines.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to New York?

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to New York?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to New York from Sydney today with Cheapflights!

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to New York?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sydney to New York by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to New York with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to New York from Sydney? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to New York become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to New York and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 30

How long is the flight from Sydney to New York City?

Accepted Answer

From 20 hours 50 minutes with a stopover. Some flights include a couple of stopovers and can last up to 60 hours long.

Question 31

Which airlines operate flights from Sydney to New York City?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia offer some of the easiest routes.

Question 32

How frequent are flights between Sydney and New York City?

Accepted Answer

Over 100 flights from Sydney to New York City depart each day. That’s because there are so many different routes – you could fly via a number of cities.

Question 33

Which airports serve Sydney and New York City?

Accepted Answer

Flights start at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.Take your pick of airports in New York City – LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport or John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Question 34

Which direct flight route between Sydney and New York City is cheapest?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any direct Sydney to New York City flights. The cheapest indirect routes usually make tracks for Newark Liberty International Airport.

Stepping off a flight from Sydney to New York City is like walking on to a film set.
Take Manhattan. The Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park – they’ve all doubled as backdrops for a century’s worth of movies, books and comics.
Then there are the outer neighbourhoods. Brooklyn dishes up 19th-century Brooklyn Bridge and the funfairs of Coney Island. Plus, it’s home to too-cool-for-school Williamsburg. Meanwhile, the Yankee Stadium lays on legendary baseball games in the Bronx.

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

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to New York flights typically cost between $1,472 and $2,053 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,335 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–16 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $436.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 53m.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Sydney to New York flights typically cost between $1,472 and $2,053 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,335 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–16 Sept).