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 $2,149 and $1,487 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,236 on Air Canada (14 Oct-21 Oct). Find deals

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 23% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to New York on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $433. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Flights via Orlando (MCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 13m. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to New York flights typically cost between $2,149 and $1,487 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,236 on Air Canada (14 Oct-21 Oct). Find deals

Question 5

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

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Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to New York?

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Departing from Sydney to New York will take you 26h 13m. The distance between Sydney and New York is about 15995 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to New York round-trip from $513. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $516, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $761. American Airlines is currently priced 69% 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?

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$551 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 Philippine Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $911 and $938, 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 53 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to New York (average of $209). Flying from Sydney to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,655). 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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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 13

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

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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 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Los Angeles?

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Los Angeles travellers tend to visit Hollywood Walk of Fame, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Hollywood Boulevard more than anywhere else. Travellers on a stopover Los Angeles can visit Hollywood Walk of Fame, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Hollywood Boulevard, by traveling 18.8 km, 19.4 km, and 19.0 km, respectively after landing at Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Los Angeles can hire a car from Los Angeles for about $58 per day.

Question 18

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

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The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Daikanyama Address, and Kanda Myoujin Shrine. Akihabara Electric Town, Daikanyama Address, and Kanda Myoujin Shrine can be visited by travelling about 16.6 km, 13.3 km, and 17.0 km respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those on a stopover in Tokyo in need of a car hire can book one at Tokyo Haneda for about $93.

Question 19

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

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If you're on a stopover in Auckland and looking for things to do, consider visiting Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Sky Tower. Travelers on a layover in Auckland can visit Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower, by traveling 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km, respectively after landing at Auckland Intl. Those landing in Auckland looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $38 per day.

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

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

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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 is 1 flight from Kingsford Smith to New York per day from 13 different airlines.

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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

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

Question 30

Which airlines operate flights from Sydney to New York City?

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

Question 31

How frequent are flights between Sydney and New York City?

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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 32

Which airports serve Sydney and New York City?

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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 33

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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