Australia

$432+ Cheap flights to Australia

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— SYD
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Flights to Australia in 2026

Cheapest flights to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 24, 2026.

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Sun 5/172:25 pm
EWR
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SYD
2 stops26h 55m
Air Canada
Sun 5/249:20 am
SYD
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EWR
1 stop21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/21$870
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:05 pm
EWR
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SYD
1 stop23h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 6/29:20 am
SYD
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EWR
1 stop21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/24$871
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Sun 4/196:00 pm
EWR
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SYD
1 stop23h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 5/59:20 am
SYD
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EWR
1 stop21h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/22$874
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Wed 4/155:25 pm
EWR
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SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
SYD
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EWR
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$880
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Sun 5/246:05 pm
EWR
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SYD
1 stop23h 15m
ANA
Sun 10/1810:20 am
SYD
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EWR
1 stop21h 13m
ANA
Deal found 2/20$883
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:30 pm
EWR
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SYD
2 stops24h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 5/269:20 am
SYD
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EWR
2 stops23h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/24$888

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Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to Australia on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on February 24, 2026
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Find the latest flights to Australia in 2026, 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 February 24, 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,128

Round-trip from

$870

One-way from

$432

Good round-trip deal

$1,188 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
From New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from New York to Australia
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Australia.

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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 February 24, 2026.
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

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/17

4:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 5/24

10:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$895

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/10

12:11 pm-6:30 am

2 stops28h 19m

Brisbane

Sat 3/14

10:40 am-7:53 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$1,060

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Wed 3/25

6:10 pm-6:30 am

1 stop22h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 4/24

10:30 am-8:04 pm

1 stop23h 34m

$1,069

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 3/2

8:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops32h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 3/24

10:40 am-7:21 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$1,073

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/25

5:00 pm-6:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 4/24

6:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,076

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 4/6

6:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop23h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 4/26

10:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,078

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/6

5:07 pm-6:30 am

1 stop22h 23m

Brisbane

Sun 3/15

8:20 am-6:54 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,083

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

11:25 am-6:50 am

1 stop29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/4

9:15 am-9:30 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,107

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

3:10 pm-6:50 am

1 stop25h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/6

9:15 am-6:27 pm

1 stop23h 12m

$1,107

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/5

10:38 am-6:30 am

1 stop28h 52m

Brisbane

Wed 3/11

8:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,112

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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 58 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

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

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 February 24, 2026.
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 February 24, 2026.
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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

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

    Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost $31, while round-trip flights cost around $38.

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

    A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $98, however they can be found for as little as $75.

  • 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 40 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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