Cheap flights from New York to Sydney from $776

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.
NYC — SYD
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,507

One-way from

$776

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,119
22/10-29/10
  • 22/10-29/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 12m 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. 15% potential increase in price ($580 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 16 September 2025.

Wed 22/1005:54EWR - SYD
2 stops35h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1013:05SYD - EWR
2 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,507
Mon 20/1011:26EWR - SYD
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1112:10SYD - EWR
2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,595
Sat 8/1106:00EWR - SYD
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1112:10SYD - EWR
2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,619
Tue 4/1117:30EWR - SYD
2 stops34h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1121:40SYD - EWR
2 stops33h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,621
Sun 19/1005:54EWR - SYD
2 stops35h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1013:05SYD - EWR
2 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,624
Tue 21/1018:55JFK - SYD
2 stops33h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/1021:40SYD - JFK
2 stops40h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,636
Fri 24/1017:57EWR - SYD
2 stops34h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/1121:40SYD - EWR
2 stops33h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,636
Tue 21/1019:29EWR - SYD
2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - EWR
2 stops34h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,637
Sun 19/1006:20JFK - SYD
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1013:05SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,643
Tue 21/1018:55JFK - SYD
2 stops33h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - JFK
2 stops33h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,649
Wed 22/1019:29EWR - SYD
2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/1021:40SYD - EWR
2 stops34h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,649
Mon 20/1013:01JFK - SYD
2 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1114:05SYD - JFK
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,661

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NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Fri 31/10

19:29-19:45

2 stops33h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

21:40-15:25

1 stop33h 45m

$1,636

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 2/11

19:29-19:45

2 stops32h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

21:40-15:25

1 stop33h 45m

$1,691

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Thu 30/10

17:30-19:45

2 stops35h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

21:40-17:06

2 stops35h 26m

$1,760

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/12

07:00-19:45

2 stops44h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

21:40-07:24

2 stops25h 44m

$1,775

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/2

16:59-21:50

2 stops36h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

14:10-22:00

2 stops23h 50m

$1,891

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 19/10

19:29-19:45

2 stops33h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-17:06

1 stop34h 26m

$1,972

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Fri 17/10

19:54-19:45

2 stops32h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

21:40-15:25

2 stops33h 45m

$2,065

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 1/10

19:59-19:45

2 stops33h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

21:40-18:29

2 stops35h 49m

$2,214

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

$2,266

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

$2,310

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 12 September 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 16 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Sydney at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 35% 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 $1,252.

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 Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

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 16 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Sydney, such as Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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 $2,337, Alaska Airlines 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 $1,360 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,440 and $1,632 round-trip. These flights start at 36% 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 $1,011 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $1,156 and Air New Zealand from $1,198 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, 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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