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$514+ Cheap flights to Australia

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Flights to Australia in 2025

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Wed 12/174:30 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 amMEL - EWR
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,011
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Wed 12/178:45 amEWR - MEL
1 stop33h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1311:30 amMEL - EWR
2 stops23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,016
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Tue 12/306:00 amEWR - MEL
1 stop35h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/2512:00 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,022
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Tue 12/306:00 amEWR - MEL
1 stop35h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/2911:55 amMEL - EWR
1 stop34h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,032
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Tue 12/167:59 amJFK - BNE
1 stop31h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/177:40 pmBNE - JFK
1 stop25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,053
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Wed 12/246:00 pmEWR - BNE
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1511:40 amBNE - EWR
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,074

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Find the latest flights to Australia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 17, 2025.

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$1,941

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$938

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$463

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Locate flights to Australia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Australia that are best for you.

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 2/9

6:25 pm-9:35 am

1 stop23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/17

11:20 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 33m

$954

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

1:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/18

10:40 am-5:39 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$995

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/8

11:15 am-6:20 am

2 stops27h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/15

11:50 am-4:27 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$995

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

3:55 pm-6:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/18

9:40 am-5:53 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$995

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/8

3:41 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/16

11:50 am-7:07 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$995

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

10:59 am-6:50 am

1 stop27h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/17

10:40 am-4:08 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$995

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/15

4:55 pm-9:05 am

2 stops25h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/25

11:50 am-8:51 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$995

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/10

3:41 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/18

11:50 am-4:27 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$995

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/11

3:41 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/18

11:50 am-4:27 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$995

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/16

3:39 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/25

11:50 am-7:17 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$995

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Best time to book a flight to Australia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Australia

How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 30 hours 54 minutes. Flights to Australia from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Australia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Australia should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Australia?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Australia are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $223
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $466
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $410
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $598

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Australia are Delta, Fiji Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Australia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Australia in the last few years. This data was updated on December 17, 2025.
The most popular places in Australia to fly to are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated December 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,531 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Australia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Australia if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Australia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

    Adelaide is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Adelaide typically cost $28, while round-trip flights cost around $45.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

    A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $148, however they can be found for as little as $45.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 mi away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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