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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,539 and $2,353 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,469 on Multiple Airlines (21 Sept-6 Oct).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,282. Find deals

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New York to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,539 and $2,353 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,469 on Multiple Airlines (21 Sept-6 Oct).

Question 6

How long is the flight from New York to Sydney?

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For as low as $1,655, ANA can have you in Sydney from New York in 27h 31m. 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.

Question 7

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

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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 $1,393 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,475 and $1,535 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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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. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $905. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $1,542 on average our data indicates $1,811 when flying from New York to Sydney.

Question 15

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

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Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Sydney. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 16

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 50% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to Sydney 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $2,061, or $2,186 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 17

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Sydney from New York average $2,206. You can even find prices in February for less than $2,206, as users have found deals to Sydney from as low as $1,451. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sydney from New York. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 37%.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SYD?

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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.

Question 19

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from New York?

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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.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Sydney?

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Deals for New York to Sydney flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Sydney?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from New York to Sydney by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Sydney with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from New York to Sydney with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to Sydney become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$1,469
One-way from	$752
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,020
Good one-way deal	$905 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,393	Average$1,921	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,475	Average$1,590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,535	Average$2,609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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

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