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, JetBlue 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 $27, while round-trip flights cost around $54.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $3,719, however they can be found for as little as $54.

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	$1,460
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One-way from	$501
Good round-trip deal	$1,392 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,140 or less

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mié. 11/126:59 amJFK - BNE

1 stop31h 01mQantas Airways

sáb. 12/65:15 pmBNE - JFK

2 stops41h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12$968

jue. 11/63:55 pmJFK - BNE

2 stops25h 45mAir Canada

lun. 11/2410:45 amBNE - JFK

2 stops24h 57mAir Canada

Deal found 6/12$995

mié. 8/272:59 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines

mié. 9/31:15 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,007

sáb. 11/298:00 amJFK - BNE

1 stop31h 30mAmerican Airlines

mié. 12/247:25 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop27h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,099

lun. 8/1112:30 amEWR - MEL

2 stops52h 45mTurkish Airlines

mar. 9/161:25 pmMEL - EWR

2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,116

sáb. 11/13:30 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops26h 10mAir Canada

jue. 11/1310:45 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 6/11$1,171

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jue. 11/63:30 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops26h 10mAir Canada

lun. 11/2410:45 amBNE - LGA

2 stops24h 18mAir Canada

Deal found 6/12$899

jue. 11/63:59 pmLGA - BNE

1 stop23h 31mQantas Airways

lun. 11/248:15 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12$930

mié. 8/272:59 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines

mié. 9/31:15 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,007

sáb. 11/298:00 amJFK - BNE

1 stop31h 30mAmerican Airlines

mié. 12/247:25 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop27h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,099

lun. 8/1112:30 amEWR - MEL

2 stops52h 45mTurkish Airlines

mar. 9/161:25 pmMEL - EWR

2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,116

mar. 9/29:00 amEWR - SYD

1 stop32h 30mAlaska Airlines

mié. 9/245:45 pmSYD - EWR

1 stop26h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,272

mar. 8/196:59 pmLGA - SYD

2 stops37h 11mFiji Airways

jue. 9/41:15 pmSYD - LGA

2 stops24h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,306

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lun. 6/1611:37 amJFK - SYD

1 stop29h 28mMultiple Airlines

dom. 6/295:45 pmSYD - JFK

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9$1,365

dom. 6/221:20 amJFK - BNE

2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways

jue. 7/310:10 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11$1,774

lun. 6/308:15 amEWR - BNE

1 stop32h 50mAir Canada

mié. 7/910:00 amBNE - EWR

1 stop27h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10$1,756

mar. 7/15:00 amEWR - SYD

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

mar. 7/159:10 amSYD - EWR

2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,115

mié. 7/27:52 amEWR - MEL

2 stops38h 23mMultiple Airlines

lun. 7/141:45 pmMEL - EWR

2 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,359

vie. 7/411:30 amJFK - SYD

2 stops42h 15mAlaska Airlines

mar. 7/229:40 pmSYD - JFK

2 stops39h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,575

mar. 7/82:00 amJFK - SYD

1 stop41h 25mANA

mié. 7/1611:50 amSYD - JFK

1 stop25h 05mANA

Deal found 6/11$1,643

mar. 7/89:00 amJFK - MEL

1 stop31h 45mQantas Airways

mar. 7/159:45 amMEL - JFK

1 stop23h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,674

mar. 7/84:00 pmLGA - MEL

1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways

mar. 7/153:05 pmMEL - LGA

1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,674

mar. 7/84:00 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops27h 15mQantas Airways

mar. 7/158:45 pmBNE - LGA

2 stops34h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,718

jue. 7/247:00 pmLGA - MEL

2 stops27h 15mFiji Airways

sáb. 8/212:55 pmMEL - LGA

2 stops24h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,677

jue. 7/247:00 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops37h 50mFiji Airways

jue. 7/3111:40 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 55mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,566

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mar. 8/262:59 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$501

mar. 9/29:00 amEWR - AVV

3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$498

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2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$568

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mié. 8/27

2:59 pm-11:45 am

2 stops30h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 9/3

1:15 pm-6:33 am

2 stops31h 18m

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

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Newark

lun. 8/11

12:30 am-7:15 pm

2 stops52h 45m

Melbourne

mar. 9/16

1:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$1,116

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EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

sáb. 11/1

10:30 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

Brisbane

jue. 11/13

10:45 am-7:58 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,171

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

jue. 11/13

9:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Melbourne

lun. 11/17

2:15 pm-6:59 am

2 stops32h 44m

$1,229

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

jue. 8/21

7:01 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 19m

Melbourne

jue. 8/28

7:30 am-11:30 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,242

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

mar. 9/2

9:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop32h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 9/24

5:45 pm-5:59 am

1 stop26h 14m

$1,272

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

mar. 8/19

6:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 11m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 9/4

1:15 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,306

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 10/21

7:20 am-7:30 am

2 stops33h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 10/27

5:25 pm-7:53 am

2 stops29h 28m

$1,307

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

lun. 11/24

2:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Brisbane

vie. 12/5

11:40 am-7:23 pm

1 stop22h 43m

$1,314

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/28

9:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops45h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 9/3

8:30 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops39h 24m

$1,330

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 32 hours 28 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 JetBlue, Fiji Airways 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, EVA Air and Korean Air to Australia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated 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

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,088 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,489 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

64 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

738 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, JetBlue 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 $27, while round-trip flights cost around $54.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $3,719, however they can be found for as little as $54.
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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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

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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 junio 12, 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, EVA Air and Korean Air to Australia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

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Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

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