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Cheap flights from New York to Sydney from $771

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 July 2026.

Sun 9/818:05
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 23/809:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop21h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/7$1,493
Tue 15/911:30
EWR
-
SYD
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/913:15
SYD
-
EWR
3 stops35h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,542
Sun 9/808:55
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop43h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 23/820:45
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop24h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,657
Sat 5/913:25
LGA
-
SYD
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/913:15
SYD
-
LGA
3 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,657
Tue 11/811:20
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/814:50
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,659
Wed 28/1014:05
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop39h 10m
ANA
Mon 9/1112:25
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
ANA
Deal found 3/7$1,665
Mon 3/819:20
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 30/812:00
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,666
Wed 19/817:00
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop24h 30m
Qantas Airways
Wed 26/812:00
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,669
Mon 3/819:20
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/817:50
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop26h 09m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,670
Fri 7/811:20
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/814:50
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,673
Fri 6/1115:15
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops26h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 15/1111:20
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops26h 11m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/7$1,673
Sat 29/815:30
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops25h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 8/909:20
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops24h 16m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/7$1,675

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 4 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,493

One-way from

$771

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,740
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 28m total
  • New York to Sydney
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22/9
  • 22/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • New York to Sydney
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/8

11:00-06:50

2 stops29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

09:15-17:00

1 stop21h 45m

$1,701

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 5/8

18:45-07:00

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:30-18:53

1 stop23h 23m

$1,709

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

19:20-10:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/9

09:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

$1,712

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/8

13:10-06:50

2 stops27h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:15-06:18

2 stops35h 03m

$1,715

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/8

17:40-06:50

1 stop23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

09:15-00:15

2 stops29h 00m

$1,715

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 29/8

19:00-06:55

1 stop21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

12:00-19:29

1 stop21h 29m

$1,863

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

15:40-06:50

2 stops25h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

09:15-23:40

1 stop28h 25m

$1,874

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/11

15:50-09:20

2 stops25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

09:15-16:40

1 stop23h 25m

$1,882

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

12:57-07:50

2 stops27h 53m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

10:40-20:46

1 stop26h 06m

$1,888

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 20/8

10:20-06:55

2 stops30h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

09:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

$1,894

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $177). Flying from New York to Sydney in March is currently the most expensive (average of $3,270). 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 4 July 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Sydney. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 July 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 36% 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.

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,443.

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 Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 36m.

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 38m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Sydney, you should look to book at least 85 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.

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 4 July 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
1,056 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,930 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,297 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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 2 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

    For as low as $1,709, Delta can have you in Sydney from New York in 22h 15m. New York and Sydney are separated by a distance of 15970 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 $1,320 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,421 and $1,645 round-trip. These flights start at 29% 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 $859 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $924 and Delta from $958 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $177). Flying from New York to Sydney in March is currently the most expensive (average of $3,270). 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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