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 $60, 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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Round-trip from	$801
One-way from	$483
Good round-trip deal	$1,930 or less
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Sun 8/318:15 amEWR - SYD

1 stop33h 05mAir Canada

Sun 9/149:20 amSYD - EWR

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Deal found 8/1$801

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Deal found 8/1$829

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Deal found 8/1$831

Sun 8/248:15 amEWR - SYD

1 stop33h 05mAir Canada

Tue 9/99:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop21h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 7/30$832

Sun 8/246:15 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop23h 05mAir Canada

Tue 9/99:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop28h 01mAir Canada

Deal found 7/31$833

Sun 10/192:34 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops26h 46mAir Canada

Tue 10/2810:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops25h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 8/1$835

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Sun 8/318:15 amEWR - SYD

1 stop33h 05mAir Canada

Sun 9/149:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop21h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 8/1$801

Mon 1/266:30 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/86:30 pmBNE - EWR

2 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$913

Mon 1/268:00 amJFK - BNE

1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/87:25 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31$962

Wed 1/286:00 pmJFK - BNE

1 stop22h 45mDelta

Fri 2/1310:45 amBNE - JFK

1 stop23h 57mDelta

Deal found 8/2$963

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1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/1411:40 amBNE - EWR

1 stop22h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/2$963

Mon 9/292:00 amJFK - SYD

1 stop27h 15mANA

Wed 10/2912:25 pmSYD - JFK

1 stop25h 10mANA

Deal found 8/1$1,033

Wed 9/1010:00 pmJFK - PER

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 10/810:45 pmPER - JFK

1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$1,226

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Mon 8/44:59 pmEWR - BNE

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1 stop26h 56mAir Canada

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Sun 8/106:15 pmEWR - MEL

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2 stops33h 19mAir Canada

Deal found 8/2$1,147

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1 stop26h 56mAir Canada

Deal found 7/31$976

Mon 8/116:15 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop22h 50mAir Canada

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2 stops35h 37mAir Canada

Deal found 8/1$980

Tue 8/126:15 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops27h 20mAir Canada

Tue 8/266:00 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 7/31$870

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Deal found 8/1$980

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Deal found 7/31$981

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Deal found 7/31$981

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Deal found 7/31$970

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Wed 9/175:15 amEWR - SYD

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Deal found 8/1$559

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Newark

Sun 8/31

8:15 am-7:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

9:20 am-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$801

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 8/31

8:15 am-7:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

9:20 am-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$829

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 8/31

8:15 am-7:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

9:20 am-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$831

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 8/24

8:15 am-7:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

9:20 am-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$832

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 8/24

6:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

9:20 am-11:21 pm

1 stop28h 01m

$833

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

$913

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Brisbane

Sun 2/8

7:25 pm-7:25 am

1 stop27h 00m

$962

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

6:00 pm-7:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 2/13

10:45 am-7:42 pm

1 stop23h 57m

$963

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Wed 1/28

5:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Brisbane

Sat 2/14

11:40 am-7:23 pm

1 stop22h 43m

$963

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

1:55 pm-7:45 am

1 stop26h 50m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop26h 51m

$964

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 30 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 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 Japan 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.

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

922 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,541 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

3,300 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,338 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 $60, 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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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.

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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 August 2, 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 Japan 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

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?

Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have rental cars?

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