Cheap flights from New York to Sydney from $732

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 5 December 2025.

Thu 11/1218:25EWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Thu 25/1211:20SYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,429
Thu 4/1218:25EWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Thu 11/1211:20SYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,438
Mon 8/1217:15JFK - SYD
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1209:45SYD - JFK
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,511
Tue 30/1212:00EWR - SYD
1 stop29h 35mAir Canada
Fri 23/111:20SYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,529
Tue 9/1214:15EWR - SYD
1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1214:00SYD - EWR
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,530
Tue 9/1207:05JFK - SYD
1 stop33h 25mDelta
Sun 14/1210:40SYD - JFK
1 stop29h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/12$1,532
Tue 9/1213:15LGA - SYD
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1212:10SYD - LGA
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,538
Fri 5/1218:25EWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Thu 11/1211:20SYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 4/12$1,567
Wed 31/1211:00JFK - SYD
1 stop28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 29/111:20SYD - JFK
1 stop23h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,605
Fri 5/1215:40JFK - SYD
1 stop24h 50mDelta
Sun 8/210:40SYD - JFK
1 stop22h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/12$1,608
Fri 5/1213:15LGA - SYD
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1212:10SYD - LGA
2 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,614
Thu 11/1210:05JFK - SYD
2 stops31h 30mAir Canada
Thu 25/1216:00SYD - JFK
2 stops40h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,639

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,411

One-way from

$732

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,008

Good one-way deal

$1,239 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/2-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 08m total
  • New York to Sydney
10/2
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 36m total
  • New York to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($576 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 December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/1

15:41-07:00

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

11:50-20:54

1 stop25h 04m

$1,496

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/2

15:29-09:05

2 stops25h 36m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

11:50-16:27

1 stop20h 37m

$1,502

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 5/4

18:30-07:00

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

09:30-16:42

1 stop21h 12m

$1,503

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 1/4

18:30-08:00

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

09:30-16:42

1 stop21h 12m

$1,503

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 5/5

18:25-07:00

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

09:30-16:42

1 stop21h 12m

$1,503

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 30/3

18:30-08:00

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

09:30-16:42

1 stop21h 12m

$1,503

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 5/5

18:25-07:00

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

09:30-16:16

1 stop20h 46m

$1,503

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 30/3

13:00-08:00

2 stops28h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

09:30-20:16

2 stops24h 46m

$1,511

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/4

15:45-08:00

2 stops25h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

09:30-19:05

2 stops23h 35m

$1,511

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

12:58-08:30

2 stops27h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

10:40-16:07

1 stop21h 27m

$1,538

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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 28 November 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $609). Flying from New York to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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 5 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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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 38% 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 $1,261.

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 5 December 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

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

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  • 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 $1,627, United Airlines can have you in Sydney from New York in 22h 30m. New York and Sydney are separated by a distance of 16002 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 $1,378 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,451 and $1,644 round-trip. These flights start at 34% 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 $902 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $935 and United Airlines from $1,022 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 $1,239. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $1,242 on average, our data indicates $1,239 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $609). Flying from New York to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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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