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Cheap flights from New York to Sydney from $769

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,616

One-way from

$769

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,241

Good round-trip deal

$2,031 or less
8/9-17/9
  • 8/9-17/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 04m total
  • New York to Sydney
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 46m total
  • New York to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($548 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($118 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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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 13 June 2025.

Mon 8/914:59EWR - SYD
2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/913:15SYD - EWR
2 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,616
Tue 2/909:00EWR - SYD
1 stop32h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/917:45SYD - EWR
1 stop26h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,953
Tue 21/1007:20JFK - SYD
2 stops33h 10mAlaska Airlines
Mon 27/1017:25SYD - JFK
2 stops29h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,006
Tue 9/919:02LGA - SYD
2 stops26h 43mFiji Airways
Tue 23/913:15SYD - LGA
2 stops24h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,006
Mon 3/1109:55LGA - SYD
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1114:30SYD - LGA
3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,011
Tue 18/1115:59LGA - SYD
2 stops26h 51mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1214:20SYD - LGA
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,016
Mon 4/811:33JFK - SYD
2 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/809:10SYD - JFK
2 stops39h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,028
Thu 28/821:30JFK - SYD
2 stops45h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 3/920:30SYD - JFK
2 stops39h 24mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6$2,042
Sun 3/818:15EWR - SYD
1 stop23h 05mAir Canada
Tue 19/809:20SYD - EWR
2 stops36h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$2,086
Tue 2/917:29JFK - SYD
2 stops33h 41mIberia
Sun 21/920:45SYD - JFK
2 stops56h 45mIberia
Deal found 12/6$2,105
Mon 20/1009:00JFK - SYD
2 stops56h 20mAir Canada
Tue 4/1111:20SYD - JFK
2 stops49h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$2,106
Tue 21/1015:30LGA - SYD
2 stops25h 50mAir Canada
Mon 27/1010:20SYD - LGA
2 stops24h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$2,106

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Sydney that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 8/9

14:59-11:45

2 stops30h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

13:15-06:33

2 stops31h 18m

$1,616

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 2/9

09:00-07:30

1 stop32h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

17:45-05:59

1 stop26h 14m

$1,953

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

19:02-11:45

2 stops26h 43m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/9

13:15-23:35

2 stops24h 20m

$2,006

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

07:20-07:30

2 stops33h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

17:25-07:53

2 stops29h 28m

$2,006

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/11

09:55-12:30

3 stops34h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

14:30-09:31

3 stops35h 01m

$2,011

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

15:59-11:45

2 stops27h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

11:15-21:26

1 stop26h 11m

$2,016

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 18/11

15:59-10:50

2 stops26h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

14:20-19:55

1 stop21h 35m

$2,016

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/8

11:33-07:05

2 stops29h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

09:10-10:31

2 stops39h 21m

$2,028

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/8

21:30-09:00

2 stops45h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

20:30-21:54

2 stops39h 24m

$2,042

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 28/7

06:00-07:00

1 stop35h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

09:30-01:00

1 stop29h 30m

$2,048

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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 9 June 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 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Sydney at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from New York to Sydney to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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. 4 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Sydney is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,953 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $2,006 and $2,016 round-trip. These flights start at 11% 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 $1,002 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from $1,012 and Alaska Airlines from $1,015 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 $2,031. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $1,426 on average our data indicates $2,059 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, 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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