How many flights from Sydney to New York are non-stop?

Direct flights from Sydney to New York are uncommon, historically representing only 1% of all flights on this route. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing quarter was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this journey.

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

The direct flight time from Sydney to New York is typically around 21 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 15992 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 23 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should plan for a significant journey when flying this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to New York?

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to New York have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Sydney to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New York

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to New York connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that direct flights from Sydney to New York are very rare. This means you will almost certainly have at least one layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Sydney to New York takes approximately 21h 10m, including connections. Given the prevalence of connecting flights, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. The median connecting flight time is 30h 40m, while the median non-stop flight time is 21h 10m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New York? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $981. January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1024. Following these, April presents a median fare of $1418, making these months generally more economical for travel.

Fares for flights from Sydney to New York typically range from $1527–$2363, with a median price of $1881. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Approximately 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal is possible but requires some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New York

Regular price: A$1,704 - A$2,869

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to New York is AUD 1704 to AUD 2869. The current lowest deal is AUD 1372 with Air Canada, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 19.

now A$1,372

Low A$1,704

High A$2,869

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New York City is March, with a median price of $1304. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $2200. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,304

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,200

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to New York

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New York

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

QantasLink

A$2,292

A$1,460

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (EWR)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,144

A$1,463

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

QantasLink

A$2,272

A$1,456

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,147

A$1,464

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,140

A$1,464

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,112

A$1,464

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

A$2,530 → A$1,442

43%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

A$2,418 → A$1,461

40%

22 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 30

A$2,526 → A$1,608

36%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

A$2,418 → A$1,529

37%

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Sydney - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to New York are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $981.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices, with January and April also being good options.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 21h 10m.

Connecting flights typically take 30h 40m, while direct flights average 21h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 1% of recent flights from Sydney to New York are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is one airline that has offered direct flights on this long-haul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Sydney to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New York, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,268

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia Airport is a convenient option for flights to New York from Sydney, with prices from A$1742.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,742

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,518

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From SYD

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Mar 04

New York, United States

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$8,668

$5,458

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From SYD

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Sep 21

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$24,671

$14,366

Save $10,305

QantasLink

Business Class

From SYD

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Sep 21

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$20,999

$14,364

Save $6,635

QantasLink

Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 03

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$22,171

$14,366

Save $7,805

QantasLink

Business Class

From SYD

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Sep 25

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$22,324

$14,366

Save $7,958

QantasLink

Business Class

From SYD

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Oct 20

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$22,921

$14,514

Save $8,407

QantasLink

Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 03

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,150

$5,450

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All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 07

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,265

$5,450

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Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 03

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,083

$5,453

Save $1,630

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Business Class

From SYD

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Dec 01

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,491

$5,453

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Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 03

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,188

$5,453

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Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 08

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,265

$5,453

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to New York are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1532. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $2051, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure generally resulted in an average price of $2452. For bookings made 28-59 days prior, the average price was $1918, and for those 60+ days out, it was approximately $1965.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to New York was typically $1527 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1881. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observed fares being $2363 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to New York are February, January, and April. February typically sees a median price of $981, while January's median price is around $1024. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1418. The annual median price for this route is $1881, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

Sydney to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New York

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New York

Regular price: A$1,704 - A$2,869

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to New York is AUD 1704 to AUD 2869. The current lowest deal is AUD 1372 with Air Canada, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 19.

now A$1,372

Low A$1,704

High A$2,869

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New York

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,304

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,200

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to New York

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New York

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

QantasLink

A$2,292

A$1,460

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (EWR)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,144

A$1,463

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

QantasLink

A$2,272

A$1,456

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,147

A$1,464

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,140

A$1,464

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New York

Sydney (SYD) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$2,112

A$1,464

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

A$2,530 → A$1,442

43%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

A$2,418 → A$1,461

40%

22 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 30

A$2,526 → A$1,608

36%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

A$2,418 → A$1,529

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to New York

Sydney - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to New York are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $981.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices, with January and April also being good options.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 21h 10m.

Connecting flights typically take 30h 40m, while direct flights average 21h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 1% of recent flights from Sydney to New York are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is one airline that has offered direct flights on this long-haul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Sydney to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New York, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,268

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia Airport is a convenient option for flights to New York from Sydney, with prices from A$1742.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,742

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,265

$5,453

Save $1,812

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Sydney to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to New York

Sydney to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New York

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New York

Direct flights from Sydney to New York

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to New York

Sydney - New York route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in February for prices around $981.

Direct flights average 21h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Sydney main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Sydney to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Sydney to New York cost?

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

How many flights from Sydney to New York are non-stop?

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

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to New York?

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Sydney to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New York

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New York

Direct flights from Sydney to New York

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to New York

Sydney - New York route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in February for prices around $981.

Direct flights average 21h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Sydney main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Mar 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Sydney to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Sydney to New York cost?

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