What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

Currently, February 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?

Albury is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Albury typically cost $33, while round-trip flights cost around $37.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $69, however they can be found for as little as $37.

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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Average price	$1,295
Round-trip from	$834
One-way from	$508
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Tue 10/212:50 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Mon 10/2710:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops25h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$834

Mon 8/256:15 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops28h 05mAir Canada

Tue 9/96:00 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$844

Mon 11/31:05 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops28h 40mAir Canada

Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$846

Fri 11/1410:05 amJFK - BNE

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Sun 11/3010:45 amBNE - JFK

2 stops49h 13mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$846

Mon 11/36:30 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop23h 15mAir Canada

Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - EWR

1 stop21h 08mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$846

Mon 11/176:30 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/248:10 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/2$893

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Tue 10/212:50 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Mon 10/2710:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops25h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$834

Mon 11/176:30 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/248:10 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/2$893

Mon 9/293:55 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/1411:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops23h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/4$953

Mon 11/35:00 pmJFK - BNE

1 stop23h 45mDelta

Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - JFK

1 stop26h 51mDelta

Deal found 8/4$963

Mon 10/205:25 pmJFK - SYD

2 stops23h 40mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/311:15 amSYD - JFK

1 stop25h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/4$1,020

Mon 10/271:50 amJFK - SYD

1 stop27h 25mANA

Tue 11/49:45 pmSYD - JFK

1 stop28h 45mANA

Deal found 8/2$1,031

Mon 12/84:55 pmLGA - BNE

1 stop22h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 12/219:40 amBNE - LGA

1 stop20h 21mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/2$1,355

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Tue 8/124:59 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop24h 21mAir Canada

Wed 9/179:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops24h 37mAir Canada

Deal found 8/3$834

Wed 8/1311:29 amEWR - BNE

2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/66:00 amBNE - EWR

2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/2$1,193

Wed 8/133:30 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/68:45 pmBNE - LGA

3 stops37h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/3$1,311

Mon 8/1811:30 amLGA - SYD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/2212:10 pmSYD - LGA

2 stops25h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$1,168

Tue 8/196:59 pmLGA - MEL

2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/47:30 amMEL - LGA

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/3$1,478

Mon 8/256:15 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops28h 05mAir Canada

Tue 9/96:00 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$844

Mon 8/256:15 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/96:00 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$926

Mon 8/253:45 pmJFK - MEL

1 stop45h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/95:00 amMEL - JFK

1 stop42h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/2$1,361

Wed 8/273:30 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops25h 35mAir Canada

Tue 9/910:20 amBNE - EWR

2 stops23h 37mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$884

Wed 8/273:30 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops25h 35mAir Canada

Tue 9/910:20 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$981

Wed 8/273:55 pmJFK - BNE

2 stops25h 10mAir Canada

Tue 9/910:20 amBNE - JFK

2 stops25h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$987

Sun 8/319:00 amJFK - SYD

2 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Sun 9/149:20 amSYD - JFK

2 stops26h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 8/1$1,040

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Tue 8/269:00 amEWR - SYD

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$508

Mon 10/207:54 pmEWR - AVV

3 stops59h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$531

Mon 1/1910:05 amJFK - BNE

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 8/3$510

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EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 10/21

2:50 pm-8:20 am

2 stops26h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/27

10:20 am-8:37 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$834

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 8/25

6:15 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$844

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/3

1:05 pm-8:45 am

2 stops28h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$846

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/14

10:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops31h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 11/30

10:45 am-8:58 pm

2 stops49h 13m

$846

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 11/3

6:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop23h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$846

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 11/17

6:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 11/24

8:10 am-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$893

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 1/26

6:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop23h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 2/8

6:30 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$912

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

9:45 am-1:30 pm

3 stops36h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 11/29

6:35 am-10:39 pm

3 stops31h 04m

$914

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/19

6:55 am-12:35 pm

3 stops38h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 10/23

6:30 am-10:47 pm

3 stops31h 17m

$948

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 9/29

3:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/14

11:20 am-8:17 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$953

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 31 hours 38 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 Air Canada.

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 Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, and Emirates 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.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

ANA

8.4

Very good

923 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,303 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

202 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

501 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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?
Albury is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Albury typically cost $33, while round-trip flights cost around $37.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $69, however they can be found for as little as $37.
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 August 4, 2025.

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 Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, and Emirates 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.

FAQs about flying to Australia

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What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

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How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

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