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Cheap Flight Deals from New York to Sydney (NYC-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York to Sydney 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.

Recent return flight deals from New York to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Sydney.
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06:00 - 12:15EWR-SYD
40h 15m2 stops
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06:15 - 00:52SYD-EWR
32h 37m2 stops
$1,476
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jue., 5 jun. - jue., 12 jun.
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06:00 - 12:15EWR-SYD
40h 15m2 stops
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13:15 - 00:52SYD-EWR
25h 37m2 stops
$1,526
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jue., 5 jun. - jue., 12 jun.
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15:29 - 07:05JFK-SYD
25h 36m1 stop
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07:10 - 16:20SYD-JFK
23h 10m1 stop
$2,225Qantas Airways
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vie., 30 may. - vie., 13 jun.
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 09:15JFK-SYD
23h 55m1 stop
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09:10 - 23:59SYD-JFK
28h 49m1 stop
$2,234Qantas Airways
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sáb., 28 jun. - lun., 21 jul.
Air Canada Logo
15:30 - 08:20LGA-SYD
25h 50m2 stops
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10:20 - 21:30SYD-LGA
26h 10m2 stops
$2,280Air Canada
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jue., 16 oct. - lun., 20 oct.
Air Canada Logo
18:10 - 08:20EWR-SYD
23h 10m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 23:21SYD-EWR
28h 01m1 stop
$2,280Air Canada
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mar., 14 oct. - jue., 23 oct.
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07:55 - 06:55LGA-SYD
33h 00m2 stops
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09:30 - 20:58SYD-LGA
25h 28m2 stops
$2,597United Airlines
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vie., 1 ago. - sáb., 16 ago.
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15:05 - 06:35LGA-SYD
25h 30m2 stops
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09:25 - 19:15SYD-LGA
23h 50m2 stops
$2,611Delta
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vie., 5 sep. - sáb., 13 sep.
United Airlines Logo
11:25 - 06:55LGA-SYD
29h 30m2 stops
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10:20 - 23:44SYD-LGA
27h 24m2 stops
$2,628United Airlines
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jue., 7 ago. - lun., 18 ago.
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16:00 - 06:35LGA-SYD
24h 35m2 stops
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09:25 - 23:43SYD-LGA
28h 18m2 stops
$2,767Delta
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mar., 24 jun. - vie., 4 jul.

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Sydney flights

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

What is the cheapest New York to Sydney flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to Sydney.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to Sydney cost $3,386 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Sydney (SYD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $3,386.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For New York to Sydney, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Sydney, 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 New York to Sydney is February, where tickets cost $1,869 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,009 and $2,528 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Sydney, 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 New York to Sydney, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$689
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from New York to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Sydney

  • Is it possible to fly from New York to Sydney non-stop?

    Unfortunately, there are no nonstop flights along this route. Most flights leaving from New York have at least one stop, typically in Los Angeles, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, or San Francisco.

  • What flight operators offer flights from New York to Sydney?

    Emirates, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways all offer flights along this route.

  • Where can I find ATMs for withdrawal or currency exchange facilities at the Sydney Airport?

    Check out the ANZ bank located within Terminal 1 at the arrivals level, the Commonwealth Bank ATM, or the Travelex ATM where you can withdraw cash in a large range of currencies. Alternatively, check out the Global Exchange in Terminal 1.

  • Are there airline lounges at Sydney Airport?

    There is a wide range of lounges at Sydney Airport, including those in Terminal 1: American Express Lounge, Air New Zealand Lounge, The House, Emirates Lounge, Silver Kris Lounge, Qantas Club Lounge, and Skyteam Lounges. There are also some lounges in Terminal 2 and 3 as well, including the Qantas Club Lounge, Virgin Australia Lounge, and The Rex Lounge.

  • What’s the checked luggage limit for flights from New York to Sydney?

    You’ll need to double-check at the time of booking to confirm the checked luggage allowance included in your fare. Some carriers like Alaska Airlines may not include checked luggage in the basic economy fare. Meanwhile, carriers like Air Canada offer one 23 kg bag and Qantas offers one 32 kg bag to economy passengers.

  • What’s the carry-on luggage limit for flights from New York to Sydney?

    Your carry-on luggage allowance will depend on the airline you choose and the cabin class you book. For example, Qantas offers one personal item and one 7 kg carry-on bag to economy passengers. However, first-class, business-class and premium-economy passengers are allowed to bring two bags and a personal item with a combined weight of no more than 14 kg.

  • What are some common airports for stopovers between New York and Sydney?

    Stopover airports tend to differ from airline to airline. If you fly with Air Canada, you’ll likely have a stopover at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) along the way. Qantas, United Airlines and Delta flights between New York and Sydney often stop at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW), Los Angeles Airport (LAX) or San Francisco Airport (SFO).

  • Do I need a child car seat when travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Children under the age of seven are required to use a child car seat or booster that is suitable for their age and size. Taxis and ride-share providers are not obligated to provide car seats or boosters, so either bring the appropriate seat or consider booking a hire vehicle that offers the option of a child car seat. 

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Sydney was $441 for a one-way ticket and $945 for a return.

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

    New York has 2 major airports: Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl. Sydney Kingsford Smith is the only airport in Sydney. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York LaGuardia Airport.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Sydney, Delta or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Sydney are Delta and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,875 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,481 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 New York to Sydney.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from New York 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 New York to Sydney?

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $2,422 or less one-way.
  • You have three airports to choose from for your travel to Sydney—either the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or the Newark International Airport (EWR). Most flight deals operate out of the first two.
  • JFK is the largest of the airports and has a wider range of flight options. Furthermore, if you plan to travel by public transportation to the airport, it is better connected to the city center by subway lines A, E, and the AirTrain. Because it has the greatest variety of international flights, it is also one of the most crowded airports.
  • If you are trying to avoid crowds, do not plan to get to the airport during peak times. Traffic builds up on the city’s bridges and tunnels during rush hour, so be sure to leave plenty of time to get to the airport. Newark Airport can be reached by public transportation, although it requires various transfers. If you would prefer to get there via taxi, then EWR might be an even better option for you.
  • Sydney offers a wide range of services to get your trip off to the right start. There is free Wi-Fi across all terminals, a medical center (level 3 of Terminal 1), prayer rooms (level 3 of Terminal 1), a wide variety of airline lounges in all three airport terminals, currency exchange offices in all three airport terminals, and showers (near gates 31, 51 and 24).
  • Upon arrival to Sydney, you will be required to pass through the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service where you will need to show your passport, visa, and an incoming passenger card, which you should receive during your flight. Bear in mind that it is not permitted to record or photograph in these areas, and this is strictly enforced at the Sydney Airport.
  • Please also be sure to check the list of prohibited items before traveling. Certain foods, plant materials, and animal products are all prohibited and hefty fines will be enforced if these items are detected in your luggage upon passing through customs. Play it safe and be sure to declare anything you bring.
  • Shower facilities are plenty at JFK Airport in the following lounges: Wingtips Lounge in T4, American Airlines Admiral Club in T2, and Delta Club Lounge in T2 and T4. Facials, pedicures, manicures, and massages are also available at BeRelax and XpresSpa in T5 and T1, near Gates 3 and 6.
  • There are no direct, non-stop flights from Newark Airport (EWR) to Sydney Kingsford Airport (SYD). However, multiple airlines, including United Airlines, operate at least a one-stop flight from Newark Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to SYD Airport.
  • Several lounges, including the Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 24 and the Air New Zealand Lounge in Terminal 1, towards Gate 63, are available at Sydney Airport. All these lounges are open to all passengers, including arriving passengers, through lounge membership programs, a lounge pass, or by paying at the door. Lounge pass rates are around A$ 40. Services available at these lounges include shower facilities, free Wi-Fi access, flight monitoring information, TVs, rest areas, and food and beverages.
  • Newark Airport has a designated relief area, where you can take a pet for a potty break ahead of a flight. The Pet Relief Area is located just outside Terminal A, on the west side of the terminal. In Terminal B, the Pet Relief Area is on the south side of the terminal near Gate 57 B3 and Gate 65.
  • New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a hub for Delta and American Airlines. JetBlue also uses JFK as a primary operating base.
  • If you’d like to enjoy extra legroom, wider seats, priority boarding and other airline-specific perks, consider upgrading to premium economy. Airlines like Delta, ANA, American Airlines and United all offer premium economy fares on flights from New York to Sydney.
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Top 4 airlines serving from New York to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Sydney. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7920 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

After a 5 hour delay waiting at the gate (3 delays adding up) with no clear reason provided, we finally boarded flew 3/4 of the way to Toronto then were turned back to New York. As we neared New York, the pilot declared that it was his fault, something to do with timing and him not being allowed into the country???? How could the airline let his happen? They had hours to prepare and make sure they had a crew available for the flight! We ended up in Toronto a day late with no sleep.

2.0 MediocreCharles, Mar 2025LGA - YYZ
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After a 5 hour delay waiting at the gate (3 delays adding up) with no clear reason provided, we finally boarded flew 3/4 of the way to Toronto then were turned back to New York. As we neared New York, the pilot declared that it was his fault, something to do with timing and him not being allowed into the country???? How could the airline let his happen? They had hours to prepare and make sure they had a crew available for the flight! We ended up in Toronto a day late with no sleep.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

We were forced to wait nearly 50 additional minutes before leaving the terminal.

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

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.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

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.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

Excellent, professional, actually on time which is rare for late flights. Decent food. I love the new neck pillows! Nice, simple upgrade from the old ones I wasn't sure where to put. I wish they would allow more time for rest. It's a red eye 7 hour flight and meal service was about 3 hours.

The tv monitor in front of my seat was not responding. The flight crew reset it and it still didn’t work.

Maybe add a seat trade app for flyers that didn’t get seats together

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

Boarding is very confusing. They have Line 1 and Line 2 and many many Boarding groups. Everyone lines up under those two lines long before they call zones. If you have a higher zone 2 like I did due to a Premium Plus ticket, it’s very awkward having to ask each person which zone they have. Extremely chaotic process. On board the flight attendants had no charisma whatsoever, even to us paying extra for an upgraded cabin. I asked for a chamomile tea after dinner (as no coffee or tea was even offered) and the FÃ said they didn’t have even though listed on the drink menu. Also, the mid flight service was entirely skipped which was a soup and sandwich combo. Supposedly had a variety of snacks mid flight too but those never materialized either. A few times I walked Back there, not a single flight attendant acknowledged me as they were all deep into their iPhones. I simply Wanted a glass of water since ZERO water runs were made on this 9hr 30 min flight.

Smooth flight. As always dinner could have been more generous. Breakfast was great.

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

Terrible. My brother broke his leg and couldn’t board the flight and air Canada couldn’t do anything about rescheduling his flight. Poor customer service and help all around

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

The seats are soooooooo small in economy. I was offered no tea or coffee in the am. When I asked was told that it was too late. The plane was 2 hours late leaving.

My first flight left so late we knew I would miss my connection. Rather than redirecting me then, they made me take a flight to Montreal, then Toronto (there was a flight leaving for Toronto when I was in NYC, no need for me to also go to montreal). Then they gave me a food voucher that did not work (4 places would not accept it). At least they gave me a hotel automatically, even though it was a cheap crappy one. I'm still not home, and it's been over 24 hours. I'm exhausted.

The Air Canada staff at the gate in Newark were fantastic and so very helpful!!!

Flight was delayed 1.5 hours as crew was stuck in traffic...that is absurd that the airline would be transfering a crew by car through NYC during rush hour. I missed my shuttle bus and got stuck in Vancouver for the night. Airline did not offer a voucher

Republic was fine but Air Canada was terrible in the airport. They issues me a boarding pass that I placed in my wallet and then when I showed up at the airport they had taken the bar code away from the ticket because they changed the flight number even though the flight stayed the same time. This caused me to be unable to go through security and I had to go to Air Canada for help and they were horrible and almost caused me to miss my flight. Luckily I managed to get it figured out on my own phone, not the kiosks, or the agent I asked for help or the long line I was standing in!!

Putting carryone size suitcase into the overhead luggage storage on a the small CR900 plane was cumbersome and its assignment to a far far gate w/o the moveable ramps at YYZ arrivals really stunk.

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