Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney from $777

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SYD
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in September or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,639

One-way from

$777

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,884
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 21/10-26/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 09m total
  • New York to Sydney
14/10
  • 14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • New York to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($508 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 21/1018:55JFK - SYD
2 stops33h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - JFK
2 stops40h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,639
Sun 19/1006:20JFK - SYD
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1013:05SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,646
Mon 20/1013:01JFK - SYD
2 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1114:05SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,664
Sun 9/1107:00JFK - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 16/1121:40SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,684
Sat 25/1018:55JFK - SYD
2 stops57h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/1121:40SYD - JFK
2 stops25h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,687
Tue 21/1007:20JFK - SYD
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1017:20SYD - JFK
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,690
Wed 22/1018:55JFK - SYD
2 stops33h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/1121:40SYD - JFK
2 stops34h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,694
Fri 17/1011:37JFK - SYD
2 stops34h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1014:15SYD - JFK
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,699
Wed 12/1107:00JFK - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/1121:40SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,700
Tue 30/918:36JFK - SYD
2 stops46h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1017:20SYD - JFK
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,705
Tue 21/1016:51JFK - SYD
2 stops35h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/1121:40SYD - JFK
2 stops34h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,708

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New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

16:00-19:45

2 stops35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

21:40-07:54

2 stops26h 14m

$1,750

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

16:00-19:45

2 stops35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

21:40-16:29

2 stops34h 49m

$1,750

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/2

16:00-19:45

2 stops35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

21:40-07:54

2 stops26h 14m

$1,778

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/2

16:00-19:45

2 stops35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

21:40-07:54

2 stops26h 14m

$1,778

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

15:59-12:30

2 stops28h 31m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

14:10-23:45

2 stops25h 35m

$2,162

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

17:15-09:10

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/12

11:20-23:49

1 stop28h 29m

$2,204

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

18:29-12:45

2 stops27h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

14:15-23:53

2 stops24h 38m

$2,270

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

18:29-12:45

2 stops27h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

14:15-23:53

2 stops24h 38m

$2,270

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/10

17:30-12:45

2 stops28h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

14:10-21:30

2 stops23h 20m

$2,313

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 30/9

18:20-11:45

2 stops27h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

14:00-23:49

2 stops25h 49m

$2,313

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The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 JFK to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight to Sydney from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Kingsford Smith has 1 inbound flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 1 airline. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

    For as low as $1,750, Alaska Airlines can have you in Sydney from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 35h 45m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Sydney is about 16002 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,634, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney.. You may be able to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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