$715+ Cheap flights to New York

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NYC
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New York, NY in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New York. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Tue 5/513:15
SYD
-
EWR
3 stops37h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/511:30
EWR
-
SYD
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,474
Fri 24/719:40
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Sat 8/802:05
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop46h 45m
Air China
Deal found 13/4$1,545
Mon 9/1110:20
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop37h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 16/1110:15
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop30h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,555
Sat 8/819:40
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Thu 12/1101:05
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop46h 25m
Air China
Deal found 17/4$1,563
Tue 4/819:40
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Wed 12/802:05
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop46h 45m
Air China
Deal found 13/4$1,614
Wed 29/413:15
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops30h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/507:59
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops37h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,614
Mon 13/721:00
SYD
-
JFK
1 stop40h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 7/911:45
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop41h 40m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,619
Sat 8/814:00
SYD
-
JFK
2 stops47h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1101:05
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,623
Thu 6/819:30
SYD
-
JFK
2 stops65h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/802:05
JFK
-
SYD
2 stops51h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,632
Thu 6/818:15
SYD
-
JFK
2 stops66h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/802:05
JFK
-
SYD
1 stop46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,633
Sun 3/513:15
SYD
-
LGA
3 stops40h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/506:29
LGA
-
SYD
3 stops39h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,672
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
EWR
2 stops32h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/518:27
EWR
-
SYD
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,692

Find flight deals to New York

Find the latest flights to New York in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2026.

Return from

$1,474

One-way from

$715

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,135

Good one-way deal

$1,338 or less
5/5-27/5
  • 5/5-27/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 71h 37m total
  • Sydney to New York
17/8
  • 17/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 21m total
  • Sydney to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to New York.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyNewark

SYD - EWR

SYDEWR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

20:45-17:13

2 stops34h 28m

Newark

Tue 25/8

18:00-18:50

2 stops34h 50m

$1,818

SydneyNew York

SYD - JFK

SYDJFK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

08:55-11:00

1 stop40h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

10:30-06:20

1 stop29h 50m

$2,114

SydneyNewark

SYD - EWR

SYDEWR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

20:45-17:13

2 stops34h 28m

Newark

Fri 28/8

18:00-18:50

2 stops34h 50m

$2,121

SydneyNewark

SYD - EWR

SYDEWR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

20:45-15:33

2 stops32h 48m

Newark

Tue 30/6

19:29-18:50

2 stops33h 21m

$2,172

SydneyNew York

SYD - JFK

SYDJFK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

20:45-15:24

2 stops32h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

16:29-18:50

2 stops36h 21m

$2,179

SydneyNew York

SYD - JFK

SYDJFK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

09:15-19:55

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

12:59-06:50

2 stops27h 51m

$2,181

SydneyNew York

SYD - JFK

SYDJFK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

09:15-18:45

1 stop23h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

12:59-06:50

2 stops27h 51m

$2,181

SydneyNew York

SYD - JFK

SYDJFK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

09:15-19:57

1 stop24h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

16:29-06:50

2 stops24h 21m

$2,181

SydneyNew York

SYD - JFK

SYDJFK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:15-16:00

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

11:10-06:50

2 stops29h 40m

$2,181

SydneyNew York

SYD - LGA

SYDLGA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

12:00-19:00

1 stop21h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/5

17:58-06:55

1 stop22h 57m

$2,181

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Best time to book a flight to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New York

When is the best time to book a flight to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to New York. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to New York?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New York takes 22 hours 32 minutes. Flights to New York from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New York?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New York are American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Fiji Airways.

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown ANA,Asiana Airlines, andQantas Airways to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
8.4
Very Good

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

FAQs about flying to New York

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New York if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New York on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New York?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New York.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New York?

    Newark is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New York. One-way flights to Newark typically cost $80, while return flights cost around $180.

  • How much is a return flight to New York?

    A return flight to New York will typically cost around $657, however they can be found for as little as $348.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New York depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New York, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does New York John F Kennedy Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New York John F Kennedy Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. New York John F Kennedy Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. TWA Hotel At JFK Airport is the closest property to New York John F Kennedy Intl (0.0 km away from New York John F Kennedy Intl).

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