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 $27, while round-trip flights cost around $51.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $103, however they can be found for as little as $65.

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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Thu 11/63:59 pmLGA - BNE

1 stop23h 31mQantas Airways

Mon 11/249:45 amBNE - LGA

1 stop24h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/28$895

Sat 11/14:25 pmJFK - BNE

1 stop24h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 11/139:45 amBNE - JFK

1 stop22h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/29$895

Mon 12/296:30 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop44h 25mAir Canada

Mon 1/1911:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop21h 33mAir Canada

Deal found 6/28$914

Mon 10/202:55 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops28h 30mANA

Mon 10/2712:25 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops31h 35mANA

Deal found 6/28$941

Mon 12/82:00 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop26h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/1611:40 amBNE - EWR

1 stop22h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/29$965

Fri 11/2812:15 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/911:40 amBNE - LGA

2 stops36h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30$969

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Wed 7/307:20 amEWR - SYD

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/189:10 amSYD - EWR

2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/28$972

Mon 8/184:55 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/310:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/28$975

Tue 8/263:25 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops28h 00mANA

Mon 9/811:50 amSYD - EWR

2 stops31h 15mANA

Deal found 6/28$988

Sun 9/148:15 amEWR - SYD

2 stops36h 25mAir Canada

Sun 9/219:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop28h 01mAir Canada

Deal found 6/29$998

Sun 8/174:55 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop24h 05mLufthansa

Sun 8/3110:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops23h 57mLufthansa

Deal found 6/28$1,025

Tue 8/127:52 amEWR - SYD

1 stop33h 13mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/199:10 amSYD - EWR

1 stop34h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/28$1,080

Sat 9/1312:30 amEWR - MEL

3 stops62h 10mTurkish Airlines

Thu 10/238:00 amMEL - EWR

3 stops53h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/29$1,110

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Mon 6/3010:30 amLGA - BNE

2 stops30h 35mAir Canada

Wed 7/910:00 amBNE - LGA

2 stops36h 02mAir Canada

Deal found 6/28$1,688

Mon 6/306:55 amJFK - BNE

2 stops34h 10mAir Canada

Tue 7/1510:20 amBNE - JFK

2 stops26h 29mAir Canada

Deal found 6/28$1,934

Thu 7/311:20 amJFK - MEL

1 stop39h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 7/76:45 pmMEL - JFK

2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/28$1,792

Mon 7/1411:30 amJFK - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Mon 7/285:45 pmSYD - JFK

2 stops35h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/29$1,339

Tue 7/2210:20 pmJFK - BNE

2 stops34h 00mEmirates

Fri 7/2511:05 amBNE - JFK

3 stops45h 50mEmirates

Deal found 6/28$1,906

Sat 7/261:19 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops39h 56mANA

Mon 8/1811:50 amSYD - EWR

2 stops47h 45mANA

Deal found 6/28$1,408

Sun 7/271:30 pmJFK - SYD

1 stop39h 45mANA

Sun 8/311:50 amSYD - JFK

1 stop37h 10mANA

Deal found 6/29$1,150

Sun 7/2711:06 amEWR - SYD

2 stops34h 34mAir Canada

Sun 8/39:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop35h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 6/29$1,400

Sun 7/272:00 amJFK - BNE

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/410:15 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/28$1,555

Sun 7/271:20 amJFK - BNE

1 stop50h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 8/43:10 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop38h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/28$1,764

Sun 7/272:00 amJFK - BNE

2 stops46h 30mANA

Mon 8/45:05 pmBNE - JFK

2 stops31h 55mANA

Deal found 6/28$1,954

Mon 7/286:30 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/69:30 amSYD - EWR

1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/29$1,057

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Wed 9/34:43 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops55h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/28$436

Tue 8/197:52 amEWR - AVV

3 stops48h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30$524

Tue 8/121:30 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30$640

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Thu 11/6

3:59 pm-6:30 am

1 stop23h 31m

Brisbane

Mon 11/24

9:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$895

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JFK - BNE

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Sat 11/1

4:25 pm-6:30 am

1 stop24h 05m

Brisbane

Thu 11/13

9:45 am-4:59 pm

1 stop22h 14m

$895

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 10/21

8:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/27

10:20 am-8:39 am

2 stops37h 19m

$915

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 10/20

2:55 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/27

12:25 pm-5:00 am

2 stops31h 35m

$941

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 12/8

2:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 12/16

11:40 am-6:59 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$965

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/28

12:15 pm-7:30 am

2 stops28h 15m

Brisbane

Tue 12/9

11:40 am-9:39 am

2 stops36h 59m

$969

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 7/30

7:20 am-7:05 am

2 stops33h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/18

9:10 am-7:56 am

2 stops36h 46m

$972

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 8/18

4:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/3

10:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$975

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 8/17

4:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/31

10:20 am-8:17 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$1,025

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

2:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/24

11:50 am-10:55 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,070

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 31 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.

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 Fiji Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada.

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

8.7

Very good

64 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

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

ANA

8.4

Very good

892 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,319 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

202 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 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?
Adelaide is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Adelaide typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $51.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $103, however they can be found for as little as $65.
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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How long is the flight to Australia?

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Australia?

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Rainfall in Australia by month

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Temperature in Australia by month

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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 June 30, 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

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

What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

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