Can I fly direct from New York to Sydney?

Direct flights from New York to Sydney are infrequent, historically making up only 1.6% of available options. Travelers should anticipate needing to make connections for this route. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This means most journeys will involve at least one layover.

What's the flight time from New York to Sydney?

The direct flight time from New York to Sydney is typically 23 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 16014 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 27 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should factor in these extended travel times when planning their journey to Sydney.

How often do cheap flights from New York to Sydney come up?

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Sydney are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable pricing for this route appears regularly. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for this destination. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan a trip to Sydney.

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2027-01-19 – 2027-01-31
NYC - Sydney
84% AI deal score
$1,145
$971
Round trip
2027-01-19 – 2027-01-30
NYC - Sydney
82% AI deal score
$1,138
$995
Round trip
2026-11-17 – 2026-11-28
NYC - Sydney
77% AI deal score
$1,038
$1,003
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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-30
NYC - Sydney
77% AI deal score
$1,017
$1,006
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2026-11-08 – 2026-11-22
NYC - Sydney
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$1,021
$1,009
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2027-03-02 – 2027-03-16
NYC - Sydney
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$1,036
$1,009
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2026-11-25 – 2026-11-30
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80% AI deal score
$1,090
$1,010
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$1,100
$1,011
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81% AI deal score
$1,150
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NYC - Sydney
80% AI deal score
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New York to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Sydney

For flights from New York to Sydney, fares typically range from $1143–$2284, with a median of $1753. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. There are currently no recent fares classified as a good price for this route.

When considering cheap flights from New York to Sydney, the cheapest time to fly is often February, with a median fare of $849. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $993, followed by April at $1208.

A typical journey from New York to Sydney takes about 23h 0m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

The distance between New York and Sydney is approximately 16014 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance means you should expect a substantial travel time and plan accordingly.

How much is a round trip from New York to Sydney

Regular price: $1,020 - $1,805

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Sydney is typically between $1020 and $1805. The current lowest deal is $976 with Air Canada for travel from Jan 19-Jan 31.

now $976

Low $1,020

High $1,805

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SYD is January, with a median price of $993. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2279. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $993

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,279

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from New York to Sydney

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Canada

$1,205

$1,372

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Canada

$1,129

$1,372

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Cathay Pacific

$1,140

$1,670

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,199

$2,405

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,199

$1,681

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Cathay Pacific

$1,441

$1,815

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,444 → $1,146

21%

6 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 29

$1,279 → $1,020

20%

4 nights

Mar 19 - Mar 23

$1,285 → $1,051

18%

9 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 29

$1,282 → $1,049

18%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Sydney

New York - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fares for NYC to SYD are above the typical level for recent bookings.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $849 for New York to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 23h 0m.

The median flight duration for direct flights from NYC to SYD is 23 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.6% of recent flights from New York to Sydney are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink has offered direct flights on the New York to Sydney route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from New York to Sydney appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport offers flights to Sydney and is a good option for travelers.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,003

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport provides another option for flights from New York to Sydney.

📍 ~13 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,023

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

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

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,825

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from the New York area to Sydney.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,004

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from New York to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$988

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~$1,247

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Best Elite deals to Sydney

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From LGA

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

88% AI deal score

$8,141

$6,141

Save $2,000

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

88% AI deal score

$8,141

$6,141

Save $2,000

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Dec 01

Sydney, Australia

88% AI deal score

$8,141

$6,284

Save $1,857

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Sep 25

Sydney, Australia

87% AI deal score

$8,372

$6,481

Save $1,891

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Dec 23

Sydney, Australia

87% AI deal score

$8,673

$6,683

Save $1,990

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Oct 19

Sydney, Australia

86% AI deal score

$8,191

$6,559

Save $1,632

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Dec 04

Sydney, Australia

86% AI deal score

$8,192

$6,566

Save $1,626

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 28

Sydney, Australia

83% AI deal score

$7,532

$6,804

Save $728

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 16

Sydney, Australia

82% AI deal score

$7,298

$6,804

Save $494

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Feb 23

Sydney, Australia

82% AI deal score

$8,450

$7,245

Save $1,205

Air Canada

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Feb 28

Sydney, Australia

82% AI deal score

$8,532

$7,285

Save $1,247

Air Canada

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Nov 28

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$7,752

$6,565

Save $1,187

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Sydney is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this timeframe have an average price of $954. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out sees an average price of $1928, while booking 60+ days in advance averages around $1904. This suggests that last-minute deals can be significantly cheaper than very early bookings for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Sydney is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1143. The median price for this route over the same period was $1753. Prices above $2284 are typically in the more expensive range. By comparing offers to the $1143 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney, with a median price of $849. January also presents good value, with a median price of $993. While April has a median price of $1208, it was identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1753, indicating significant savings in the cheaper months.

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New York to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Sydney

A typical journey from New York to Sydney takes about 23h 0m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

How much is a round trip from New York to Sydney

Regular price: $1,020 - $1,805

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Sydney is typically between $1020 and $1805. The current lowest deal is $976 with Air Canada for travel from Jan 19-Jan 31.

now $976

Low $1,020

High $1,805

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Sydney

January

Cheapest

Flights from $993

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,279

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from New York to Sydney

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Canada

$1,205

$1,372

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Canada

$1,129

$1,372

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Cathay Pacific

$1,140

$1,670

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,199

$2,405

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,199

$1,681

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Cathay Pacific

$1,441

$1,815

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,444 → $1,146

21%

6 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 29

$1,279 → $1,020

20%

4 nights

Mar 19 - Mar 23

$1,285 → $1,051

18%

9 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 29

$1,282 → $1,049

18%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Sydney

New York - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fares for NYC to SYD are above the typical level for recent bookings.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $849 for New York to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 23h 0m.

The median flight duration for direct flights from NYC to SYD is 23 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 1.6% of recent flights from New York to Sydney are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink has offered direct flights on the New York to Sydney route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from New York to Sydney appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport offers flights to Sydney and is a good option for travelers.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,003

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport provides another option for flights from New York to Sydney.

📍 ~13 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,023

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

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

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,825

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from the New York area to Sydney.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,004

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from New York to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$988

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$7,752

$6,565

Save $1,187

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from New York to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Sydney

New York to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Sydney

How much is a round trip from New York to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Sydney

Direct flights from New York to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from New York to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Sydney

New York - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in February for the best prices.

Direct flights take 23h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

New York main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 01

Sep 25

Dec 23

Oct 19

Dec 04

Feb 28

Feb 16

Feb 23

Feb 28

Nov 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

How do I know if a New York to Sydney flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney?

Can I fly direct from New York to Sydney?

What's the flight time from New York to Sydney?

How often do cheap flights from New York to Sydney come up?

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Sydney from other cities

New York to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Sydney

How much is a round trip from New York to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Sydney

Direct flights from New York to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from New York to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Sydney

New York - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in February for the best prices.

Direct flights take 23h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

New York main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 01

Sep 25

Dec 23

Oct 19

Dec 04

Feb 28

Feb 16

Feb 23

Feb 28

Nov 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

How do I know if a New York to Sydney flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney?