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$493+ Cheap flights to Australia

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Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Australia in 2025

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Tue 12/309:29 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops44h 06mAir Canada
Mon 5/186:30 amSYD - EWR
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/29$976
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:00 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/111:00 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop28h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,004
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Wed 12/319:45 amJFK - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Fri 1/1611:20 amSYD - JFK
2 stops25h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 12/29$1,012
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Wed 12/3111:53 amEWR - SYD
3 stops29h 42mAir Canada
Thu 1/2911:20 amSYD - EWR
2 stops42h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 12/29$1,012
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Wed 12/316:05 amLGA - SYD
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Fri 1/1611:20 amSYD - LGA
2 stops38h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 12/29$1,015
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/292:20 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops27h 15mAir Canada
Tue 2/1011:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 12/27$1,016

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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 30, 2025.

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$955

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$493

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/14

3:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 2/22

10:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$948

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 5/11

6:05 pm-7:20 am

1 stop23h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/17

9:20 am-6:54 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$969

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

10:35 am-8:45 am

2 stops31h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 2/10

10:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$986

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/6

12:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 2/11

10:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$986

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/18

9:30 am-4:42 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$988

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 5/11

6:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/18

9:30 am-4:42 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$988

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

5:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/9

1:15 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop20h 44m

$996

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

11:00 am-7:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/3

10:15 am-9:29 pm

1 stop26h 14m

$996

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/22

3:36 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 24m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/9

11:50 am-9:57 pm

1 stop25h 07m

$996

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 6/15

5:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/24

9:30 am-4:16 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$996

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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 31 hours 7 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 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.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $223
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $466
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $410
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $377

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 December 30, 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 30, 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
8,017 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,017 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
957 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
9,121 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
10,564 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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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