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Cheap flights from New York to Sydney from $616

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 27 January 2026.

Sat 2/514:36
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops38h 39m
ANA
Mon 18/511:50
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops31h 23m
ANA
Deal found 26/1$1,280
Wed 6/515:15
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops38h 00m
ANA
Wed 3/611:50
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops31h 33m
ANA
Deal found 26/1$1,287
Tue 5/507:10
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops46h 05m
ANA
Sun 31/520:55
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops46h 28m
ANA
Deal found 26/1$1,300
Sun 22/216:00
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops25h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 10/310:20
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops42h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/1$1,367
Sun 10/509:10
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops44h 05m
ANA
Tue 2/620:55
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops46h 28m
ANA
Deal found 26/1$1,374
Mon 11/514:25
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops26h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 27/509:20
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops23h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/1$1,380
Tue 5/507:10
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops46h 05m
ANA
Mon 1/620:55
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops46h 28m
ANA
Deal found 26/1$1,387
Sun 1/1118:15
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1106:20
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,397
Sat 3/1014:25
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops50h 55m
Air Canada
Sun 18/1009:20
SYD
-
EWR
3 stops37h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/1$1,400
Tue 24/218:25
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 3/311:20
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops42h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/1$1,402
Wed 6/513:30
JFK
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SYD
1 stop39h 45m
ANA
Sun 31/520:55
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop40h 00m
ANA
Deal found 26/1$1,442
Sun 22/206:30
JFK
-
SYD
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/314:00
SYD
-
JFK
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,443

Find 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,280

One-way from

$616

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,011
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  • ANA
  • 2/5-18/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 02m total
  • New York to Sydney
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25/2
  • 25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • New York to Sydney
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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 27 January 2026.
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NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Thu 7/5

14:25-07:20

2 stops26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

09:20-07:48

2 stops36h 28m

$1,581

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/4

14:30-07:20

2 stops26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

09:20-20:59

2 stops25h 39m

$1,591

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/2

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/2

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/2

14:00-07:00

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/2

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/2

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/2

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/2

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/2

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,605

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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 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Sydney, you should look to book at least 88 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $623). Flying from New York to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,475). 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 27 January 2026.

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

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

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,205.

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

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

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 50m.

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

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

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 37m.

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 27 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Sydney, such as Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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. 3 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.

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

    For as low as $1,605, Air Canada can have you in Sydney from New York in 23h 19m. New York and Sydney are separated by a distance of 15995 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Sydney is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,317 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,423 and $1,571 round-trip. These flights start at 33% 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 $862 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,051 and Delta from $1,206 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Newark - Sydney Kingsford Smith or New York LaGuardia - Sydney Kingsford Smith when deciding on the best route 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.

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

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $623). Flying from New York to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,475). 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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