What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

Currently, March 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?

Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $39.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $124, however they can be found for as little as $85.

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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Sun 11/23:20 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops26h 25mAir Canada

Sat 11/1510:45 amBNE - LGA

2 stops38h 08mAir Canada

Deal found 9/23

$890

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Sat 11/1510:45 amBNE - JFK

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Deal found 9/23

$890

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Deal found 9/23

$890

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Deal found 9/24

$900

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Deal found 9/23

$902

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2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

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2 stops44h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 9/24

$906

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Fri 11/78:10 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops45h 35mAir Canada

Fri 11/1410:45 amBNE - EWR

1 stop21h 08mAir Canada

Deal found 9/23

$951

Mon 11/249:40 amJFK - BNE

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Wed 12/311:05 amBNE - JFK

1 stop21h 47mDelta

Deal found 9/22

$966

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Deal found 9/23

$966

Fri 10/247:29 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines

Sun 11/29:40 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops33h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$1,084

Sat 2/215:02 pmLGA - MEL

2 stops27h 43mFiji Airways

Tue 3/102:15 pmMEL - LGA

2 stops22h 54mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/23

$1,236

Sat 2/215:02 pmLGA - MEL

2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops24h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$1,236

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1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

Thu 11/139:40 amBNE - LGA

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Deal found 9/24

$1,276

Thu 2/51:40 pmJFK - MEL

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1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/21

$1,356

Tue 11/412:25 amEWR - MEL

2 stops52h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 1/2310:55 pmMEL - EWR

2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/21

$1,462

Wed 11/268:30 amJFK - BNE

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Deal found 9/23

$966

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Deal found 9/23

$966

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1 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$966

Fri 11/74:50 pmJFK - BNE

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Deal found 9/23

$971

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2 stops35h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$1,090

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Deal found 9/22

$966

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2 stops34h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$1,099

Sat 1/314:59 pmLGA - MEL

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2 stops23h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/24

$1,236

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2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/132:00 pmSYD - LGA

2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$1,274

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1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$966

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1 stop24h 37mQantas Airways

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2 stops26h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/23

$1,311

Fri 10/245:57 pmEWR - SYD

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2 stops34h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$1,104

Sat 1/314:59 pmLGA - MEL

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2 stops23h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/22

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Mon 11/101:45 amJFK - SYD

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1 stop26h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/21

$1,363

Mon 11/33:03 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops25h 27mUnited Airlines

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1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$966

Sat 11/85:00 pmLGA - SYD

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2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$1,310

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2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines

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2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$1,462

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2 stops27h 30mFiji Airways

Sat 11/222:30 pmSYD - LGA

2 stops23h 23mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/21

$1,276

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1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/22

$1,406

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Deal found 9/23

$966

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2 stops56h 56mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops34h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/23

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Mon 10/66:20 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$1,363

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2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops34h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$1,060

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2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops33h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$1,070

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2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops35h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$1,074

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2 stops34h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$1,088

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1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific

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1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/23

$1,324

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1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/24

$1,279

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1 stop41h 25mCathay Pacific

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1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/24

$1,333

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Deal found 9/24

$1,371

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2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$1,145

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Fri 11/149:40 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops36h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$1,079

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2 stops45h 26mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops33h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$1,089

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Mon 11/177:30 amEWR - SYD

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$501

Tue 11/1111:29 amJFK - MEL

3 stops44h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$545

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2 stops31h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 9/24

$537

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EWR - BNE

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Fri 11/7

8:10 pm-8:45 am

2 stops45h 35m

Brisbane

Fri 11/14

10:45 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$951

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

9:40 am-8:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 12/3

11:05 am-5:52 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$966

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 1/19

4:40 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 50m

Brisbane

Fri 1/30

11:40 am-4:56 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$966

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

8:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop32h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 12/3

11:05 am-5:52 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$966

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Wed 11/26

8:45 am-7:30 am

1 stop31h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 12/3

11:40 am-8:24 pm

1 stop23h 44m

$966

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 12/8

6:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

Brisbane

Sun 12/21

11:40 am-8:27 pm

1 stop23h 47m

$966

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Fri 2/20

3:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop25h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 3/7

11:40 am-5:01 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$966

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Sun 11/23

8:45 am-7:30 am

1 stop31h 45m

Brisbane

Tue 12/2

11:40 am-1:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

$966

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 11/3

3:03 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 27m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

11:40 am-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$966

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 11/24

6:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 12/3

11:40 am-6:59 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$966

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 31 hours 56 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 Delta.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Australia are Delta, JetBlue 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 Delta, Qantas Airways, and United 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

908 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,928 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

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?
Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $39.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $124, however they can be found for as little as $85.
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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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 Delta, Qantas Airways, and United 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

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What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

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