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Cheap flights from New York 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.
NYC — SYD
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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

$1,525

One-way from

$817

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,133

Good one-way deal

$2,420 or less
26/8-2/9
  • 26/8-2/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 75h 32m 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. 12% potential increase in price ($509 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($108 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 (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 26/813:52EWR - SYD
2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/908:15SYD - EWR
3 stops43h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,525
Wed 4/609:05JFK - SYD
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/617:45SYD - JFK
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,959
Sat 1/1118:55LGA - SYD
2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 15/1106:00SYD - LGA
2 stops31h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,975
Tue 13/513:35LGA - SYD
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/506:10SYD - LGA
3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,019
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
Sat 31/519:59EWR - SYD
2 stops57h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/621:40SYD - EWR
2 stops46h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,162
Wed 27/806:00LGA - SYD
2 stops37h 25mANA
Mon 8/920:55SYD - LGA
2 stops31h 18mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,175
Tue 26/809:00EWR - SYD
2 stops34h 25mANA
Mon 8/920:55SYD - EWR
2 stops30h 57mANA
Deal found 30/4$2,175
Sun 5/1009:00JFK - SYD
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Mon 20/1010:20SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,208
Tue 30/915:30LGA - SYD
2 stops25h 50mAir Canada
Mon 6/1010:20SYD - LGA
2 stops24h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$2,208

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Sydney that are best for you.

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Price

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 26/8

13:52-11:45

2 stops31h 53m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

08:15-13:54

3 stops43h 39m

$1,525

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

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 13/5

13:35-11:45

2 stops32h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

06:10-15:00

3 stops46h 50m

$2,019

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

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 28/8

19:01-12:15

2 stops27h 14m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

13:45-22:30

2 stops22h 45m

$2,069

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

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sat 31/5

19:59-19:45

2 stops57h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

21:40-05:59

2 stops46h 19m

$2,162

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 27/8

06:00-09:25

2 stops37h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

20:55-14:13

2 stops31h 18m

$2,175

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 26/8

09:00-09:25

2 stops34h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

20:55-13:52

2 stops30h 57m

$2,175

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

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Sydney

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Sydney, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from New York 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 NYC to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Sydney at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Sydney flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from New York to Sydney to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from New York?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Sydney. 4 airlines have flights to Kingsford Smith from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from New York per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Sydney is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,061 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and ANA, starting at $2,069 and $2,142 round-trip. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,016 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $1,179 and China Eastern from $1,233 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $2,030. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $1,554 on average our data indicates $2,474 when flying from New York to Sydney.

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

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

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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 New York to Sydney.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from New York 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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