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$435+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Australia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:25 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Thu 12/2511:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$945
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/46:25 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Thu 12/1111:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$951
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/316:25 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Thu 1/2911:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 12/2$975
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:05 amEWR - MEL
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/274:05 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$980
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/812:46 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop24h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/154:05 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$986
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:05 amEWR - MEL
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/274:05 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$987
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:00 amEWR - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/144:05 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop23h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$988
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:15 pmJFK - SYD
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 1/199:45 amSYD - JFK
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$990
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:56 amEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2112:00 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops27h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$990
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:00 amEWR - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/224:05 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$991
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:15 pmJFK - SYD
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 12/159:45 amSYD - JFK
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/3$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/42:00 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop28h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/171:00 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop34h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,001

Find flight deals from New York to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$885
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$435
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,989

Good one-way deal

$1,116 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($252 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Australia that are best for you.

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New York

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Australia

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 1/25

6:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

11:20 am-3:51 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$988

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/25

3:41 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

11:50 am-8:54 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$989

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 2/24

6:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

11:50 am-6:19 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$993

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

1:15 pm-9:05 am

2 stops27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/28

11:50 am-4:28 pm

1 stop20h 38m

$994

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

8:35 am-8:20 am

1 stop32h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 2/1

10:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$1,005

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 12/9

6:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

11:30 am-11:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,005

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 12/7

8:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 1/21

11:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,005

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 12/9

2:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 1/20

11:30 am-6:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,005

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/25

12:00 pm-6:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

10:40 am-6:44 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$1,007

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

6:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Brisbane

Wed 2/25

11:05 am-9:58 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,010

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $168). Flying from New York to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Australia flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from New York 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
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
947 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
11,044 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
10,500 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Australia?

    A quick flight from New York to Australia can take about 23h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $988. The distance between New York and Australia is about 9923 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Australia one-way?

    $495 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $548 and $568, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Australia?

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Australia consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Newark - Sydney Kingsford Smith or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Australia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,097. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $843 on average, our data indicates $1,172 when flying from New York to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $168). Flying from New York to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$267Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$768Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$864Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$934Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$963Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetBlueCheapest$1,204Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,238Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,266Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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