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September 15 - September 22

Cheapest

EWR - Sydney

$1,097

$1,060

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

Cheapest

Earliest

EWR - Sydney

$1,088

$1,060

Round trip

November 4 - November 24

Cheapest

Best

EWR - Sydney

$1,176

$1,060

Round trip

September 13 - September 16

EWR - Sydney

$1,121

$1,061

Round trip

October 21 - October 28

Best

EWR - Sydney

$1,201

$1,061

Round trip

September 15 - September 28

EWR - Sydney

$1,070

$1,062

Round trip

September 16 - September 30

EWR - Sydney

$1,071

$1,062

Round trip

September 16 - September 29

EWR - Sydney

$1,070

$1,062

Round trip

September 8 - September 30

Earliest

EWR - Sydney

$1,059

$1,062

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

EWR - Sydney

$1,118

$1,062

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Sydney

For flights from New York to Sydney, fares typically range from $1040–$2195, with a median of $1636. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering cheap flights from New York to Sydney, the cheapest time to fly is typically in February, with a median fare of $849. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $993, followed by April at $1208. These months present the most favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from New York to Sydney takes approximately 35h 45m, including connections. This is a significant travel duration, reflecting the long distance between the two cities. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median time accounts for the layovers involved in reaching your destination.

The route from New York to Sydney covers a substantial distance of 16014 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance means that itineraries often involve multiple connections to complete the trip.

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Sydney connect at least once, with only 2.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should expect at least one layover, and often two, when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from New York to Sydney

Regular price: $962 - $1,549

Prices for flights from New York to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $962 and $1549. The current lowest deal is $1060 with Air Canada, for travel from September 15 to September 22.

now $1,060

Low $962

High $1,549

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SYD is February, with a median price of $849. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2894. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $849

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,894

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Direct flights from New York to Sydney

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Sydney

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,196

$1,151

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

United Airlines

$1,185

$1,146

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Sydney

New York (LGA) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,165

$1,130

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

All Nippon Airways

$1,095

$1,181

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,109

$1,120

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,076

$1,129

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Sydney

25 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 26

$1,374 → $1,168

15%

5 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 15

$1,253 → $1,068

15%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

$1,232 → $1,062

14%

13 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 14

$1,390 → $1,220

12%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Sydney

New York - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from NYC to SYD are above the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to SYD, with a median price of $849.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 35h 45m long.

The typical flight duration from New York to Sydney is 35h 45m, a long-haul journey.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 97.8% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers a recent deal for $1060.

A recent deal from New York to Sydney was found on Air Canada for $1060.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, 0.67 per day.

Deals from New York to Sydney appear frequently, with an average of 0.67 deals per day.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Sydney and is often a budget-friendly option from New York.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1060

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to Sydney from the New York area.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1079

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides another option for flights to Sydney, conveniently located for many New York travelers.

📍 ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1077

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Sydney.

📍 ~90 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1709

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway to Sydney, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1060

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major hub with high reliability and excellent road and rail connectivity to Sydney.

📍 ~248 km from Sydney (reachable by car, approximately 3 hours ground travel)

💸 Flights from ~$1205

Newcastle (NTL)

Newcastle Airport is a significant regional option with frequent services and easy access from Northern Sydney.

📍 ~135 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1300

Coffs Harbour (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Airport is a well-established regional airport with multiple carriers, but is a significant distance from Sydney.

📍 ~430 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1604

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Port Macquarie Airport offers reliable regional connectivity, but is a long travel distance from Sydney.

📍 ~340 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1623

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

78% AI deal score

$7,501

From JFK

Elite

Jul 29

Sydney, Australia

78% AI deal score

Sydney, Australia

73% AI deal score

$3,440

From EWR

Elite

Jul 01

Sydney, Australia

73% AI deal score

$3,440

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the best deals for flights from New York to Sydney are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. Flights booked in this window typically have an average price of $954. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure usually results in a higher average price of $1928. For bookings made 60 or more days out, the average price is around $1904.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Sydney is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1040. The median price for this route historically has been $1636. Prices above $2195 are typically in the more expensive range for this route.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sydney, with a median price of $849. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $993. The annual median price for this route is $1636, making these months significantly more affordable.

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