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New York (NYC) to Sydney (SYD)

All the information you need to plan the best NYC to SYD flight in 2021: compare New York to Sydney flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Sydney.

NYC - SYD Price	$1,001 - $1,845
SYD Temperature	51.8 - 71.6 °F
SYD Precipitation	2 - 5.1 inches

Popular in December High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Cheapest in April Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
Round-trip from $1,001 From New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way from $696 One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise

Cheapest in

April

Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$1,001

From New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith

One-way from

$696

One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

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

To save up to 13% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New York to Sydney from $1,197 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,329 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from New York to Sydney. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Sydney.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Sydney from New York average $1,156. You can even find prices in April for less than $1,156, as users have found deals to Sydney from as low as $853. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sydney from New York. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 59%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Sydney (NYC - SYD)?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Sydney at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Cheap flights from New York to Sydney in October, November 2021

The best prices found for NYC to SYD flights for October, November

30 Nov - 12 Jan

$1,050pp

EWR

Newark

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

EWR

Newark

30 Nov - 12 Jan

$1,084pp

EWR

Newark

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

EWR

Newark

30 Nov - 12 Jan

$1,106pp

EWR

Newark

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

EWR

Newark

New York to Sydney 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Sydney from New York found for this year

3 Dec - 7 Dec

$953pp

EWR

Newark

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

EWR

Newark

3 Dec - 22 Jan

$994pp

EWR

Newark

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

EWR

Newark

3 Dec - 7 Dec

$1,012pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Last minute flights from New York to Sydney

Late deals on round-trip flights to Sydney from New York, departing today and this week

22 Oct - 1 Nov

$5,233pp

LGA

New York LaGuardia

Delta

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Delta

2 STOPS

LGA

New York LaGuardia

22 Oct - 30 Oct

$5,233pp

EWR

Newark

Delta

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Delta

2 STOPS

EWR

Newark

20 Oct - 24 Oct

$7,663pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Qatar Airways

1 STOP

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

One-way flights to Kingsford Smith from New York

The cheapest one-way flights from New York to Sydney

9:45 pm - 6:45 am

Philippine Airlines

1 Stop

42h 00m

JFK - SYD

$737

FareScan

8:00 am - 7:00 am

Multiple Airlines

2 Stops

31h 00m

JFK - SYD

$696

BudgetAir

3:15 am - 7:00 am

Multiple Airlines

2 Stops

35h 45m

EWR - SYD

$704

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Flight FAQs

From New York to Sydney

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 are 0 daily inbound flights from New York from 23 different airlines.

Which airlines flying from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Qantas Airways with this kind of flexibility.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith to control the spread of COVID-19?

Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Philippine Airlines is one of them. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travelers flying from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, social distance seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.

Can I find flights from New York to Sydney for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Sydney for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $953, but on average you can expect to pay $1,011.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Sydney for under $5,300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than $5,300.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Sydney?

Major Airline, American Airlines and Air Canada are the most popular airlines when flying 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 $2,099, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $555. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $1,012.

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

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

COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Sydney, Australia

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Sydney from New York?

Information is based on travel restrictions from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Most visitors from New York will not be allowed to enter Sydney Kingsford Smith.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New York must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New York are not required to quarantine after entering Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Do I need a test to fly back to New York from Sydney?

Returning to New York from Sydney Kingsford Smith

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to New York.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering New York.

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Destination information for Sydney

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from New York to Sydney.

$1 = $1.36

57.2 °F

5.8 ″

Airports servicing New York

John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

Newark (EWR)

LaGuardia (LGA)

New York Skyports SPB (NYS)

Airports servicing Sydney

Sydney (SYD)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
United Airlines	$535	$1,041	No cancel fee	69%
Qantas Airways	$585	$1,137	No cancel fee	74%
Virgin Australia	$618	$1,037	No cancel fee	80%
Hawaiian Airlines	$649	$949	No cancel fee	85%
Delta	$670	$1,289	No cancel fee	N/A
American Airlines	$672	$1,279	No cancel fee	71%
China Eastern	$687	$948	No cancel fee	62%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by China Eastern. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Air China	$793	$1,080	No cancel fee	67%
China Southern	$827	$1,497	No cancel fee	69%
Air New Zealand	$885	$1,162	No cancel fee	78%