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KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to New York.
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09:10 - 10:21SYD-EWR
39h 11m2 stops
12:29 - 06:55EWR-SYD
28h 26m1 stop
$1,369American Airlines
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Thu, 1 May - Fri, 2 May
09:20 - 22:48SYD-EWR
51h 28m2 stops
18:10 - 07:20EWR-SYD
23h 10m1 stop
$1,436Air Canada
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Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
10:25 - 19:00SYD-EWR
22h 35m1 stop
17:59 - 06:55EWR-SYD
22h 56m1 stop
$1,523Qantas Airways
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Thu, 29 May - Tue, 3 Jun
11:55 - 16:29MEL-EWR
42h 34m1 stop
12:23 - 05:00EWR-MEL
26h 37m1 stop
$1,532Qantas Airways
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Thu, 15 May - Tue, 20 May
10:55 - 12:38MEL-LGA
39h 43m2 stops
15:17 - 08:15LGA-MEL
26h 58m2 stops
$1,616United Airlines
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Tue, 29 Apr - Tue, 20 May
10:55 - 19:30MEL-EWR
22h 35m1 stop
18:00 - 08:15EWR-MEL
24h 15m1 stop
$1,616United Airlines
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Tue, 29 Apr - Mon, 26 May
21:50 - 13:10SYD-JFK
29h 20m1 stop
01:55 - 20:10JFK-SYD
28h 15m1 stop
$1,960Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 12 Jun - Wed, 10 Sep
21:50 - 20:35SYD-JFK
36h 45m1 stop
01:55 - 06:10JFK-SYD
38h 15m1 stop
$1,970Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 12 Jun - Wed, 10 Sep
10:55 - 00:58MEL-EWR
28h 03m1 stop
15:55 - 11:20EWR-MEL
29h 25m2 stops
$2,123Virgin Australia
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Wed, 16 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
10:55 - 07:20MEL-EWR
34h 25m1 stop
18:10 - 07:30EWR-MEL
23h 20m1 stop
$2,125Virgin Australia
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Sun, 11 May - Mon, 26 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New York

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New York is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $2,226. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $2,486 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to New York is March, where tickets cost $1,829 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,651 and $2,233 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $2,290.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York?

The average price for all round-trip flights to New York depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New York is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,272 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,378.

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to New York, 25% of our users found tickets to New York for the following prices or less: From Sydney $1,846 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New York is New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), with an average flight price of $247.

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December

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When to book flights to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking New York flights

  • Where do I go if I’m getting picked up at LaGuardia Airport?

    The person giving you a ride may wait for free for up to 3h at the B Wait Area, which is right beside Terminal A. Once you’ve cleared customs and collected your bags, you can wait outside the arrivals hall of your terminal. Let your ride know that you’re ready, and they’ll be able to pick you up from Bowery Bay Boulevard (if you’re at Terminal A) or along LaGuardia Drive (if you’re at Terminal B, C or D).

  • How do I catch a taxi into Manhattan from John F Kennedy Airport?

    Your nearest taxi rank will be outside the arrivals hall of your terminal building. All you need to do is approach the next available cab driver and ask if they are accepting passengers. You should be charged a flat rate of around $ 52 (approximately A$ 70) to get into Manhattan. If you’re travelling during peak time (16:00 to 20:00 weekdays), an additional fee of around $ 4.50 (approximately A$ 6) will likely be applied to your trip. Tips are customary in the US, so it’s worth having some cash handy.

  • Is there an on-site airport hotel at LaGuardia Airport?

    If you are considering sleeping at the airport you have two options right on the spot: Airway Inn and Comfort Inn Suites. There are also a few accommodation options close to New York City LaGuardia Airport, like Hampton Inn New York LaGuardia Airport, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel or New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, which has a free shuttle service.

  • How do I get to Manhattan from New York City LaGuardia Airport?

    The best option is to check if the hotel you booked offers an airport shuttle service, as this will ensure you have a convenient ride straight to the airport. Those who prefer to use public transportation can take the New York City bus; for example, bus M60 goes to Upper Manhattan. You can also take the bus and connect to the metro to reach your final destination in the city.

  • Does John F. Kennedy International Airport provide services for families with kids?

    Although John F. Kennedy International Airport doesn’t have a lot to offer in terms of child-friendly services or facilities, parents with small children will not have any trouble finding facilities where they can change or feed their baby.

  • Can I hire a car at Newark Liberty Airport?

    Yes, if you want to hire a car for the duration of your stay in New York, there are a number of companies operating at Newark Liberty Airport. To see the rental companies and compare services, visit the airport’s website.

  • Which New York airport is closest to central New York?

    There are 4 major airports in New York. The nearest airport from New York city centre is Newark Liberty Airport (4 km), followed by New York Skyports SPB (17 km), New York LaGuardia Airport (26 km), and New York John F Kennedy Airport (35 km).

  • How much is a flight to New York?

    On average, a flight to New York costs $2,492. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,641 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to New York.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,881 or less one-way and $1,846 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New York flight deals.
  • New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) has one on-site hotel, TWA Hotel, which can be found right by Terminal 5. There are also plenty of hotels just outside the terminal precinct that offer free transfers for passengers.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has a free train connecting the airport’s three terminals, the car parks and the hire car facilities. The AirTrain departs every 3-5min between 09:00 and 17:00 and every 15min or so between 17:00 and 09:00.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has four terminals, and the one you arrive at will depend on the airline you fly with. JetBlue passengers generally arrive in Terminal A, while those flying with United, American Airlines, Southwest and Air Canada should arrive in Terminal B. Terminals C and D both cater to Delta, with Terminal C also handling Spirit and WestJet arrivals.
  • When planning flights to New York, note that there are three airports that serve the New York area – New York City LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and John F. Kennedy International Airport. All of them are well connected with the city and one another, and they boast similar services, though John F. Kennedy International Airport is the largest.
  • Want to unwind after the long flight to New York? Think about getting some beauty treatments while at John F. Kennedy International Airport and stop by the XpresSpa, where you can enjoy a relaxing massage, a manicure and more.
  • To reach the centre of New York from Newark Airport, take the Newark Airport Express bus, which runs round the clock and will drop you off at the most popular stops in the city. You can also take the 24-hour AirTrain to connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak, which will allow you to easily reach most areas of the city.
  • Those who are travelling to New York with their pets will find animal relief areas at all the New York airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport features indoor and outdoor relief areas in all terminals, LaGuardia has a mixture of outdoor and indoor pet parks depending on the terminal, while Newark Liberty Airport has pet relief areas outside each terminal.
  • Business travellers who have to do some work or those who want to surf the Internet after their flight to New York can connect to free and unlimited Wi-Fi that is offered by all three airports. Travellers at LaGuardia Airport can also rent workstations, which will provide them with a quiet and comfortable space.
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Top 5 airlines flying to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to New York. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Cathay PacificOverall score based on 832 reviews
8.0Crew
7.3Food
7.7Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.8Boarding
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Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2025BKK - HKG
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Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

Horrible. No good food. Baggage missed to onboard and came after a day. No support to compensate the delay. Customer care cannot see the status of the complaint. No reply of the email.

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

bad… no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

Excellent service provided the flight crew. Food and drinks were very good.

Meal options for vegetarians can be provided… Nothing was offered for me for dinner.. crew just said no vegetarian option available and did even bother to provide any alternatives or something to eat.

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Very punctual. Comfortable plane and great entertainment options. The staff was very nice.

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Average. Newark is a United Hub, yet a flight that is early somehow ends up getting late to the gate. Newark ATC needs help badly.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

HORRIBLE WITH THEIR WEBSITE!!! WORST WEBSITE IN THE WHOLE AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Overall great. I was forced to check my carry-on backpack from EWR to BOS but it came out on the luggage carousel so fast I didn't even get delayed for my pickup.

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

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

AC needs to update their fleet. Too many mechanical issues, dated planes and too many delays

was wondreful! just let me know what airline im flying in advance!

I book my air canada flight and i am an aeroplan card holder however I was required to pay for my first check-in bag. Terrible experience

Was nice to have plug in and TV screen on seat back. Didn't have either on rouge flights. Staff was excellent.

Announcement of flight cancellation when we were at the gate for boarding. Yelling that the only thing they would do is hand out taxi or hotel voucher. Group of us were travelling to the same location and we were not accommodated to travel together. I was sent to Montreal with barely enough time to make connecting flight and when I got to La Guardia my luggage was sent to Newark. I got a damaged suitcase next night (after 11 pm).

Leg room limited compared with previous flight from Hong Kong. Other than that. Still good value.

5 day of cancellations and errors. Several days due to weather and several due to broken planes. Nightmare

Air Canada did nothing for me when my flight got delayed and canceled and I had to spent the entire day in the airport and spend money on a hotel room, plus lose money on a car rental

I didn't actually get to take this flight. It was canceled and the automated system rerouted my party of four (including a minor and a person in a wheelchair) to three different airports. Since we had a three hour drive from Newark this was clearly unacceptable. For all of us to end up in Newark would have required waiting at least one day, probably longer.

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