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$502+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Sydney (SYD)

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$898
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$502
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,314

Good round-trip deal

$1,930 or less
From New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 10/286:25 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Tue 11/1111:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 8/15$914
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:55 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops45h 40mAir Canada
Mon 11/1011:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$922
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/264:10 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Sun 11/211:20 amSYD - EWR
2 stops38h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$925
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:10 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops50h 25mAir Canada
Mon 11/1711:20 amSYD - EWR
2 stops43h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 8/15$926
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/299:29 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops44h 06mAir Canada
Mon 1/1911:20 amSYD - EWR
2 stops25h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 8/15$929
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:25 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Tue 3/177:30 amSYD - EWR
2 stops24h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$930
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:25 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Sun 11/911:20 amSYD - EWR
2 stops24h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$932
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:20 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops26h 20mAir Canada
Tue 11/1111:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$934
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:25 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Sun 11/911:20 amSYD - EWR
2 stops24h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 8/15$941
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:25 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Sat 11/153:00 pmSYD - EWR
2 stops41h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$953
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:15 amLGA - SYD
2 stops36h 15mANA
Tue 11/119:45 pmSYD - LGA
2 stops30h 25mANA
Deal found 8/14$1,053
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:36 pmJFK - SYD
2 stops45h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/155:20 pmSYD - JFK
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,054

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Sydney 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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Sydney that are best for you.

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NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 10/19

8:15 am-11:40 am

2 stops36h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/26

10:20 am-9:42 am

2 stops38h 22m

$997

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sat 11/1

4:10 pm-9:35 am

2 stops50h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/8

11:20 am-8:47 am

2 stops37h 27m

$1,005

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sat 11/1

9:29 pm-9:35 am

2 stops45h 06m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/15

11:20 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 33m

$1,012

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 11/2

4:08 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/24

11:50 am-4:21 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,013

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 10/22

6:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/5

12:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,013

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 11/4

4:08 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/24

12:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,013

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 11/5

4:08 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/26

12:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,013

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 10/21

6:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/3

11:50 am-4:21 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,013

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 10/20

6:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/3

11:50 am-4:21 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,013

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 10/20

6:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/2

12:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,013

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Sydney. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Sydney, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $1,031). Flying from New York to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Sydney at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Sydney. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Sydney?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Sydney?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Sydney on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Sydney?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $216.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Sydney?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Sydney?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 36m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated August 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from New York to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from New York?

    Located just 4.6 mi from the city center, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sydney from New York. Booking flights from New York to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from New York from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Sydney round-trip?

    Currently priced at $306, Delta will fly you from New York to Sydney and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $860 and $874, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Sydney? While on average our users pay $2,153, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,781. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $835.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Sydney?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Most Los Angeles visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.0 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those on a layover in Los Angeles in need of a rental car can book one at Los Angeles for about $52.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Vancouver?

    The majority of Vancouver visitors spend their time at Orpheum Theatre, Pacific Central Station, and Capilano Suspension Bridge. Travelers on a layover in Vancouver can visit Orpheum Theatre, Pacific Central Station, and Capilano Suspension Bridge, by traveling 6.5 mi, 6.6 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively after landing at Vancouver Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Vancouver can rent one for about $83 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Auckland?

    Auckland travelers tend to visit New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, and University Clock Tower more than any other attractions. New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, and University Clock Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 11.4 mi, 10.9 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Auckland Intl for about $33 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Sydney flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Sydney (average of $1,031). Flying from New York to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 8 airlines flying from New York to Sydney

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York to Sydney. 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$306Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$860Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$874Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$934Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$963Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,288Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,701Average$2,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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