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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney from $817

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SYD
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,959

One-way from

$817

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,237

Good one-way deal

$2,420 or less
4/6-17/6
  • 4/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • New York to Sydney
5/6
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 35m total
  • New York to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($660 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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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 30 April 2025.

Wed 4/609:05JFK - SYD
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/617:45SYD - JFK
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,959
Wed 5/1120:29JFK - SYD
2 stops31h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/1121:40SYD - JFK
2 stops41h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,047
Wed 5/1101:35JFK - SYD
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/1108:45SYD - JFK
1 stop26h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$2,059
Sun 28/913:30JFK - SYD
1 stop29h 55mANA
Thu 16/1012:50SYD - JFK
1 stop25h 05mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,142
Sun 5/1009:00JFK - SYD
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Mon 20/1010:20SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,208
Fri 30/517:29JFK - SYD
1 stop23h 36mQantas Airways
Sun 8/607:10SYD - JFK
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,223
Tue 23/902:10JFK - SYD
1 stop39h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 11/1011:10SYD - JFK
1 stop27h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,364
Mon 8/917:30JFK - SYD
2 stops33h 40mIberia
Wed 24/920:45SYD - JFK
2 stops38h 55mIberia
Deal found 29/4$2,369
Mon 29/911:10JFK - SYD
2 stops40h 50mAir India
Wed 8/1020:30SYD - JFK
1 stop50h 05mAir India
Deal found 29/4$2,378
Tue 9/922:00JFK - SYD
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 20/919:00SYD - JFK
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,409

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/6

09:05-14:40

1 stop39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/6

17:45-05:30

1 stop25h 45m

$1,959

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/8

01:55-20:10

1 stop28h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

07:40-06:00

1 stop36h 20m

$2,061

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/9

13:30-09:25

1 stop29h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

12:50-22:55

1 stop25h 05m

$2,142

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/8

20:29-19:45

2 stops33h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

21:40-07:45

2 stops24h 05m

$2,184

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

09:00-08:20

2 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

10:20-21:45

2 stops26h 25m

$2,208

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/5

17:29-07:05

1 stop23h 36m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

07:10-16:20

1 stop23h 10m

$2,223

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/9

02:10-08:00

1 stop39h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

11:10-23:40

1 stop27h 30m

$2,364

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/9

17:30-17:10

2 stops33h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

20:45-21:40

2 stops38h 55m

$2,369

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/9

11:10-18:00

2 stops40h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

20:30-07:35

1 stop50h 05m

$2,378

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

22:00-17:10

1 stop29h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

19:00-15:10

2 stops34h 10m

$2,409

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

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 30 April 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 32% on airfare.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
8.3
Very Good

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

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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 2 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $2,061, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include ANA and Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,229 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $1,233 and Air India from $1,260 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney is $2,030. On average you can expect to pay $2,474. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,554.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney 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 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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DeltaCheapest$1,542Average$2,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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