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Cheap Flights from Sydney to New York (SYD-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to New York

Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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12:10 - 21:36SYD-JFK
23h 26m2 stops
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21:00 - 07:05JFK-SYD
44h 05m1 stop
$1,387American Airlines
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Mon, 22 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
American Airlines Logo
17:45 - 14:32SYD-JFK
34h 47m1 stop
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08:00 - 06:55JFK-SYD
32h 55m1 stop
$1,398American Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:15SYD-JFK
38h 45m1 stop
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11:15 - 08:30JFK-SYD
29h 15m1 stop
$1,453Asiana Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:15SYD-JFK
38h 45m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:15 - 08:30JFK-SYD
29h 15m1 stop
$1,460Asiana Airlines
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Thu, 7 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 07:33SYD-EWR
36h 13m2 stops
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15:30 - 07:20EWR-SYD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,724Air Canada
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Thu, 7 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 08:02SYD-LGA
36h 42m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:15 - 07:20LGA-SYD
31h 05m2 stops
$1,730Air Canada
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00SYD-LGA
24h 00m2 stops
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17:04 - 10:55LGA-SYD
25h 51m2 stops
$1,820Qantas Airways
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00SYD-LGA
24h 00m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:04 - 10:55LGA-SYD
25h 51m2 stops
$1,829Qantas Airways
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
ANA Logo
21:45 - 14:14SYD-LGA
32h 29m2 stops
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06:00 - 10:30LGA-SYD
36h 30m2 stops
$2,042ANA
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Tue, 5 Aug - Thu, 14 Aug
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20:55 - 14:12SYD-LGA
31h 17m2 stops
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09:15 - 19:15LGA-SYD
44h 00m2 stops
$2,106ANA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Sydney to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Sydney to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Sydney to New York cost $2,362 and was between Sydney (SYD) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $2,362.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to New York is March, where tickets cost $1,759 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,531 and $2,253 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$747
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to New York

  • Which New York airports have hotels?

    Newark International Airport hosts Newark Liberty Marriott Hotel. LaGuardia has two hotels, Airway Inn and Comfort Inn and Suites. JFK does not host an on-site hotel, but there are several hotels located very close to the airport offering complimentary shuttles.

  • How many airports are there in New York City that have flights to and from Sydney?

    New York City has three major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. Most passengers from Sydney will be flying into either JFK or Newark, as LaGuardia mostly only caters to domestic flights.

  • Which airports in New York are airline hubs?

    JFK Airport is a hub for American Airlines, Delta Airlines and JetBlue Airlines, while LaGuardia is a hub for American Airlines and Delta Airlines. Newark Airport serves as a hub for United Airlines.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at New York airports?

    Newark Liberty International Airport offers a free Wi-Fi service throughout its terminals. Join the wireless network ‘ _Free EWR WiFi’, follow the instructions and you can link to the internet for free. John F. Kennedy International Airport also offers free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the airport – the network here is ‘_Free JFK WiFi’.

  • What is the closest hotel to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    There are several hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Crowne Plaza JFK is just 1.2 miles (2km) away from the airport and operates a free airport shuttle, while the Comfort Inn & Suites is located only a 3-minute drive from the airport and also offers a free airport shuttle.

  • What is the easiest way to get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manhattan?

    The easiest method of transport between Newark Liberty International Airport and Manhattan is to use the AirTrain and then transfer onto the NJ Transit service, which will take you to New York Penn Station – the main intercity station in New York City. The journey takes 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased from the ticket machines at the AirTrain stations.

  • How do I connect between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport?

    There are various options to transfer between these two airports. You can organise to use the ETS Airport Shuttle, which provides a shared-ride service between airports. Alternatively you can use a combination of the AirTrain and mass transit. A taxi ride might also be an option, but this journey will be metred and so could be a pricey choice.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to New York was $488 for a one-way ticket and $906 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to New York?

    On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 3 airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to New York?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to New York?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and New York, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to New York from Sydney?

    Los Angeles is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to New York.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to New York, ANA or Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to New York are ANA and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,934 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,751 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $2,853 or less round-trip.
  • Australian citizens travelling on the ESTA visa-waiver programs are eligible to use Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks when entering the US through John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Newark Airport (EWR), the city’s other major international airport, currently only has APC for US citizens, US permanent residents and Canadian citizens.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is well situated if you plan to stay in Queens but has very limited public transport options, if your final destination is elsewhere in the city. Only two bus lines, Q70 SBS (serving Manhattan Midtown and south of 59 Street) and M60 SBS (serving Manhattan north of 59th Street), go to locations outside Queens.
  • When you get to Sydney Airport (SYD), if you have a hidden disability and will need assistance getting through procedures to board your flight to New York, pick up a sunflower lanyard from Terminal 1 Airport Services Centre on Level 3. This will let airport personnel know you may need help and will allow you to use special access lanes for check-in and security procedures.
  • There are no non-stop flights from Sydney to New York, so your choice of route may depend on where you would like to stopover or which airlines you have an affiliation with. There are many airlines from which to choose, including Qantas – the national carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and Asiana Airlines, to name a few. Delta Air Lines also flies on this route.
  • If you are booking flights from Sydney to New York it is important to think about where you will be staying in New York. John F. Kennedy International Airport has cheaper flights from Sydney and is a good option if you wish to stay in Queens or Long Beach, whereas Newark Liberty International Airport is much better if you want to stay on Manhattan Island. LaGuardia Airport is a smaller option but flights from Sydney to this airport tend to be much more expensive.
  • For hungry travellers waiting for their flight from Sydney to New York, there are a range of cafes and restaurants in T1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Here you will find coffee shops, such Toby’s Estate and Viaggio Espresso and Bar, as well as restaurants like Terrace Chinese Kitchen and Yo! Sushi, so no matter what you feel like eating, there is bound to be something to suit your appetite.
  • If you left home without exchanging currency and realise that you need some US dollars, look out for the Travelex Foreign Currency counters that are located throughout both Newark Liberty International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here you will be able to change your Australian dollars into some US ones.
  • If your flight arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport and you are going to use the public transport system to get to your next destination, consider using the local subway system. Line A (from Howard Beach), and lines E, J, and Z (from Jamaica station) all connect the airport to the city. Take the AirTrain to either Howard Beach or Jamaica Station and continue your journey from there.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
ANAOverall score based on 919 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.7Food
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.2Comfort
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Purchased WiFi was slow to non functional. Staff was not personable or friendly. Seats were cramped. Boarding took long but I expected that.

2.0 MediocreJeremy, July 2025CRW - ORD
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Purchased WiFi was slow to non functional. Staff was not personable or friendly. Seats were cramped. Boarding took long but I expected that.

The crew was excellent. The flight was delayed for 20 to 25 minutes. We did arrive a bit later than expected. The AC could have been better.

The flight crew was outstanding. Very cheerful and always respectful. I wish the same could be said about United. The AC wasn't the best on the plane.

Very disappointed with the seat selection. During the booking, I selected seats such that my wife and I would sit next to each other. However, during check-in, we found out that the airline changed our seats and we were seated apart; and I was stuck in the middle seat with two strangers. Very disappointing experience. We would not fly ANA next time.

Luckily I just tried to sleep. But the entertainment system was awkward to operate. I hate all this stuff with apps and adding it to your phone and all. It is a nuisance. I would prefer a good magazine or newspaper in the pocket in front of me or available.

Upgrade the comfort, food and attendants. Also we arrived in Houston in the morning. The meal they served two hours before our arrival was a dinner entree. It would have been a lot nicer and much more appropriate to have had breakfast.

Wonderful I would recommend it to fly & ride with ANA.

Poor. We weren’t able to check in online (for several hours until we gave up) for no apparent reasons although our passports were loaded successfully. When we were at the airport check-in, a rep helped us at the kiosk but she disregarded the KTN provided to her so we had to come back for it after being questioned by the TSA person…

Flight delayed by one day and everything was so disorganized by the airline.

All the food seemed to have onions. I don't eat onions. Anyway, everything else was great. The biggest downside was the underpricer company that purchased the tickets from ANA. Underpricer never provided the United Airlines booking number. ANA was a code share and all our flights were on United. I finally was able get booking numbers from Ujuted on X. They saved me from the upsales underwriter tried to saddle my wife and me with.

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Two meals were served on this flight; one was a repeat of the meal I had had on the flight immediately preceding this one, which was bad enough I didn't even try it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 10.5 hour flight, I was given 3 cups of about 3 ounces each.

We took business class, It was comfortable and I was able to sleep.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

More racist flight attandants maybe because i sm an attracticted darkskin latino man but once again bad flight attamdants they ignored me the whole flight even the woman sitting next to me notice how rude they were towards me i really never want to fly united or american airlines they alawsys have the rudesslt and racist flight attandants

We loved the United lounge near our gate and a rep named Aimee who was GREAT

Cramped seat even in economy plus seat 10A. Over booked flight, no space for the bags

Awful. There was a minor problem with a fridge and they had us 2 hours in the runway before take off. The paper work alone took them half hour. There was no attemp to make up time up while in teansit and when we arrived, they had us another half hour in the plane because of traffic. I, and a bunch of people, lost their onnection flights for 5 to 10 minutes. Not even the attemp to wait given thar all delays, but the taxing, were United's fault. Then another 45 mins to get an agent and no flight alternatives for 2 days. Im am very disapointed with this "premium carrier".

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was On time and landed 30 mins early considering we were flying into Newark. No complaints.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The flight was canceled the day of the flight. United says it was FAA issue, with some 35 flights canceled and more delayed.

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

Friendly efficient crew, but plane had no way to charge phone. That is a near necessity with today’s travel where we carry out travel documents on our phones.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. We were changed to a smaller plane, which was shaking a lot.

Registered my luggage at 5pm. Arrived at JFK at 1:00 am. Worst trip ever. Never again

Air Canada never runs on time. You’re lucky if your flight is not cancelled or diverted. Worst airline in the world for gas lighting its customers.

No space in overhead bin, one cookie, 2 oz of juice - is not customer service.

There is not enough space between two chairs and raws.

Actually as my experience with air Canada from Canada to Newark it was crazy for me because it was a lot of delays which for me it shouldn’t be like that, but I was able to coup with it so that was my experience I hope next time they will do good on that thanks.

All was fine. Weather was a bit stormy, but nothing kayak can do about that! 😊

flight was delayed, there was open communication about the delay the delay pushed way past the posted delay time and

Full compliments to Captain for all four landing. Crew could be more polite and nice.

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