What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Australia . Flying to Australia in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Philippine Airlines 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 $40, while round-trip flights cost around $61.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $267, however they can be found for as little as $72.

Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Binghamton Broome County offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 31 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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Wed 11/266:25 pmEWR - SYD

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$811

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Deal found 10/29

$817

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Deal found 10/31

$841

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Deal found 10/30

$853

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Sun 11/233:30 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops26h 15mAir Canada

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1 stop21h 08mAir Canada

Deal found 10/29

$889

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Deal found 10/29

$993

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Deal found 10/31

$1,011

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Sun 11/168:55 amSYD - JFK

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Deal found 10/29

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Deal found 10/31

$1,373

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Deal found 10/29

$1,440

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Deal found 10/29

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2 stops26h 15mAir Canada

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2 stops41h 43mAir Canada

Deal found 10/30

$926

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Deal found 10/30

$994

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Deal found 10/28

$1,015

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Deal found 10/30

$953

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1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

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1 stop20h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$994

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$953

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2 stops23h 30mDelta

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1 stop23h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/29

$1,212

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1 stop21h 27mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$1,072

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2 stops26h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$1,011

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1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific

Wed 4/222:25 pmMEL - JFK

1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/29

$1,405

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2 stops25h 47mAir Canada

Deal found 10/29

$960

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3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines

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$1,422

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$1,315

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1 stop24h 50mDelta

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$1,111

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Deal found 10/30

$1,011

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$961

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$1,315

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Deal found 10/29

$1,115

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3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$1,493

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Sun 11/22:29 pmLGA - SYD

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$1,066

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Deal found 10/29

$945

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Deal found 10/30

$1,173

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Deal found 10/30

$1,173

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Fri 12/57:14 amEWR - SYD

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Deal found 10/29

$433

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Deal found 10/30

$618

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2 stops29h 20mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$589

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NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Sun 11/23

3:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Brisbane

Tue 12/2

10:45 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$889

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Sat 11/15

3:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 11/28

10:45 am-1:28 pm

2 stops41h 43m

$926

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

12:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

Brisbane

Mon 2/9

10:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$953

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

12:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 2/11

10:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$953

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

3:20 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 25m

Brisbane

Mon 2/9

10:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$953

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

10:35 am-8:45 am

2 stops31h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 2/24

10:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$960

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/31

3:20 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 2/8

10:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$961

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 4/1

6:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/14

9:30 am-7:53 pm

1 stop24h 23m

$993

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 3/3

6:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/11

10:20 am-3:52 pm

1 stop20h 32m

$994

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 2/16

2:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/23

11:20 am-3:54 pm

1 stop20h 34m

$994

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 30 hours 50 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?

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.

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

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

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?

The most popular places in Australia to fly to are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

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

7,998 reviews

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

7,998 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

925 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,996 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,034 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,383 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

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, Philippine Airlines 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 $40, while round-trip flights cost around $61.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $267, however they can be found for as little as $72.
Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Binghamton Broome County offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 31 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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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 October 31, 2025.

The most popular places in Australia to fly to are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

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FAQs about flying to Australia

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