Can I fly direct from New York to Sydney?

Direct flights from New York to Sydney are infrequent, historically accounting for only 1.6% of all available options. Travelers on this route typically encounter flights with stopovers. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers is two. This indicates that most journeys will involve at least one connection.

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 extends to 27 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for these significant travel times when planning their journey between these two cities.

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

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Sydney are considered frequent. This indicates that opportunities for finding good value on this route arise regularly. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable pricing options appear with some consistency, making it a route where deal-seeking can be fruitful.

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2027-03-16 – 2027-03-23
NYC - Sydney
73% AI deal score
$1,015
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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: $965 - $1,963

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Sydney is between $965 and $1963. The current lowest deal is $1109 with Air Canada for travel from November 10 to November 15.

now $1,109

Low $965

High $1,963

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

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Sydney

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,136

$1,873

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,198

$1,873

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,199

$1,890

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,449

$1,898

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

United Airlines

$1,129

$2,138

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

United Airlines

$1,122

$2,153

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 21

$1,284 → $1,159

10%

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

$1,225 → $1,184

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

$1,205 → $1,165

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$1,214 → $1,192

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 for NYC to SYD are above the typical level, with a median of $1753.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $849 for NYC to SYD.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 32h 0m

Connecting flights from NYC to SYD typically take 32h 0m, while direct flights take 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink provides direct flight options on the NYC to SYD route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from NYC to SYD appear frequently, within a 30-day window.

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

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From JFK

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Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,911

$5,784

Save $2,127

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Business Class

From JFK

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Feb 01

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$6,901

$5,637

Save $1,264

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

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Jan 24

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$7,066

$5,659

Save $1,407

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

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Feb 08

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$6,975

$5,781

Save $1,194

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 09

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$6,935

$5,781

Save $1,154

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 08

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$6,968

$5,784

Save $1,184

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 29

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$7,915

$5,802

Save $2,113

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$7,821

$5,802

Save $2,019

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 06

Sydney, Australia

91% AI deal score

$6,968

$5,877

Save $1,091

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Jan 26

Sydney, Australia

90% AI deal score

$7,068

$5,781

Save $1,287

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Jan 31

Sydney, Australia

90% AI deal score

$7,146

$5,802

Save $1,344

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 03

Sydney, Australia

90% AI deal score

$6,919

$5,877

Save $1,042

All Nippon Airways

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 prices rise to an average of $1928, while booking 60+ days in advance averages around $1904. This suggests that last-minute deals can be significantly more affordable 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 on the higher end. By comparing current offers to these historical benchmarks, 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 a more affordable option, with a median price of $993. These months are typically less expensive than the annual median price of $1753. Travelers looking for better value may consider planning their trips during these times.

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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: $965 - $1,963

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Sydney is between $965 and $1963. The current lowest deal is $1109 with Air Canada for travel from November 10 to November 15.

now $1,109

Low $965

High $1,963

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

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,136

$1,873

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,198

$1,873

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,199

$1,890

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Sydney

New York (JFK) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,449

$1,898

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

United Airlines

$1,129

$2,138

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Sydney

New York (EWR) - Sydney (SYD)

United Airlines

$1,122

$2,153

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 21

$1,284 → $1,159

10%

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

$1,225 → $1,184

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

$1,205 → $1,165

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$1,214 → $1,192

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 for NYC to SYD are above the typical level, with a median of $1753.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $849 for NYC to SYD.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 32h 0m

Connecting flights from NYC to SYD typically take 32h 0m, while direct flights take 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink provides direct flight options on the NYC to SYD route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from NYC to SYD appear frequently, within a 30-day window.

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

90% AI deal score

$6,919

$5,877

Save $1,042

All Nippon Airways

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 lowest prices

Connecting flights average 32h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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 30

Feb 01

Jan 24

Feb 08

Feb 09

Feb 08

Dec 29

Dec 30

Feb 06

Jan 26

Jan 31

Feb 03

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 lowest prices

Connecting flights average 32h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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 30

Feb 01

Jan 24

Feb 08

Feb 09

Feb 08

Dec 29

Dec 30

Feb 06

Jan 26

Jan 31

Feb 03

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?