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?

Brisbane is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Brisbane typically cost $36, while round-trip flights cost around $41.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $310, 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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Deal found 10/5

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1 stop26h 10mQantas Airways

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2 stops34h 49mAlaska Airlines

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1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/6

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Deal found 10/6

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Deal found 10/6

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Deal found 10/5

$553

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New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/21

5:02 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops27h 43m

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

2:30 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$1,235

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

4:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/12

7:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,253

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

8:29 am-5:00 am

1 stop29h 31m

Brisbane

Mon 11/24

8:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,256

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

5:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

11:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,266

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

9:45 am-11:15 pm

3 stops45h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/2

8:55 pm-10:39 pm

3 stops41h 44m

$1,271

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/12

7:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 12/6

8:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,306

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Fri 1/16

7:29 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/31

9:40 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,331

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 1/20

7:29 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/3

9:40 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,331

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/10

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

2:35 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,333

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 1/7

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/27

9:40 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,340

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 30 hours 51 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, United Airlines and Fiji Airways.

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

8.0

Very good

7,969 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

8.0

Very good

7,969 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,969 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

911 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,969 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,957 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,969 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,041 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,969 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,250 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,969 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?
Brisbane is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Brisbane typically cost $36, while round-trip flights cost around $41.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $310, 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 7, 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 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.

FAQs about flying to Australia

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