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$589+ Cheap flights from Australia to New York, NY (NYC)

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 6/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NYC
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Australia to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 6/219:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 7/41:30 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$944
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 7/1210:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop28h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 7/288:15 am
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop34h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/21$948
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Sun 8/99:30 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops26h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 8/292:25 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/20$949
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Tue 8/1110:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:30 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/20$949
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/1310:55 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops36h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 7/273:38 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops25h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/20$950
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/910:55 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 7/281:25 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops28h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$951
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 7/710:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 7/285:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$951
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Tue 8/1110:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 8/185:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 7/1810:55 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops24h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 7/266:10 am
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops36h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 8/710:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 34m
United Airlines
Fri 8/286:45 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 6/199:30 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops23h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 7/32:00 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$956
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 8/199:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 9/183:38 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$956

Find flight deals from Australia to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to New York flight deals. Data was last updated June 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$948
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$589
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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November

Average price

$1,251
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to New York 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 June 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to New York that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 7/13

10:55 am-10:26 pm

1 stop25h 31m

Newark

Tue 7/28

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$950

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 7/17

9:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Newark

Tue 7/28

10:40 am-8:15 am

1 stop31h 35m

$951

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 8/7

9:30 am-7:22 pm

2 stops23h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/14

3:39 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 51m

$955

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Sat 7/18

10:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/28

10:15 am-8:15 am

2 stops32h 00m

$955

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sat 7/18

10:55 am-10:26 pm

1 stop25h 31m

Newark

Mon 7/27

6:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

$955

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

10:55 am-5:18 am

2 stops32h 23m

Newark

Mon 7/27

6:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

$956

SydneyNewark

SYD - EWR

SYDEWR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/11

10:20 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Newark

Wed 8/19

3:59 pm-6:55 am

2 stops24h 56m

$1,020

SydneyNewark

SYD - EWR

SYDEWR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/27

10:20 am-7:27 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Newark

Sun 9/6

6:45 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,021
Quickest round-trip

SydneyNewark

SYD - EWR

SYDEWR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/24

9:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Newark

Sun 9/6

6:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,021

SydneyNew York

SYD - LGA

SYDLGA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

9:15 am-11:42 pm

2 stops28h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

1:59 pm-6:50 am

2 stops26h 51m

$1,055

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to New York

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New York (average of $213). Flying from Australia to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,370). 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 AU to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 21, 2026.

When flying from Australia to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 21, 2026.

The most flights from AU0 to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to New York?

The best time to book flights from Australia to New York is 16 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated June 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to New York, such as Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,422 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,048 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,737 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,238 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to New York. 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 Australia to New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to New York in 23h 07m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Australia to New York is about 10367 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $570. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to New York for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to New York 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 Australia to New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New York (average of $213). Flying from Australia to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,370). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Australia to New York. 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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$674Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$677Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$885Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,000Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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