What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

Currently, February 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?

Albury is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Albury typically cost $33, while round-trip flights cost around $37.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $60, however they can be found for as little as $37.

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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Mon 11/33:20 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops26h 25mAir Canada

Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 47mAir Canada

Deal found 7/27$849

Sat 11/110:05 amJFK - BNE

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Sat 11/1510:45 amBNE - JFK

2 stops47h 58mAir Canada

Deal found 7/26$849

Mon 11/33:30 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops26h 15mAir Canada

Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - EWR

2 stops43h 23mAir Canada

Deal found 7/26$849

Sat 11/110:05 amJFK - BNE

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/155:25 amBNE - JFK

3 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/26$896

Mon 11/176:30 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/306:05 pmBNE - EWR

2 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27$907

Sun 9/213:30 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/510:30 amSYD - EWR

1 stop25h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27$910

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Sun 9/213:30 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/510:30 amSYD - EWR

1 stop25h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27$910

Tue 10/212:50 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Tue 10/2810:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops25h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 7/27$916

Wed 9/105:55 amEWR - SYD

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/1712:10 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops26h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27$924

Mon 9/292:27 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops26h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/810:10 amSYD - EWR

2 stops26h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,002

Sat 9/276:30 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops34h 45mANA

Tue 10/2812:25 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops31h 35mANA

Deal found 7/27$1,034

Wed 9/33:30 pmJFK - SYD

1 stop26h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 9/179:10 amSYD - JFK

1 stop28h 42mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/28$1,051

Mon 9/1512:30 amEWR - MEL

2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/307:00 amMEL - EWR

3 stops53h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28$1,172

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Sat 8/92:50 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/1911:35 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,509

Sat 8/97:20 amEWR - BNE

3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/198:45 pmBNE - EWR

3 stops40h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,521

Sat 8/94:00 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops28h 35mFiji Airways

Tue 8/1211:40 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/26$1,577

Sun 8/102:20 pmLGA - MEL

3 stops31h 15mAir Canada

Mon 8/188:30 pmMEL - LGA

3 stops37h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 7/26$1,548

Sun 8/103:30 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops25h 35mAir Canada

Tue 8/1910:20 amBNE - LGA

2 stops23h 11mAir Canada

Deal found 7/25$1,603

Sun 8/103:30 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops25h 35mAir Canada

Tue 8/1910:20 amBNE - EWR

2 stops23h 38mAir Canada

Deal found 7/27$1,603

Sun 8/107:20 pmJFK - BNE

1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 8/198:05 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/25$1,765

Tue 8/121:55 amJFK - BNE

1 stop30h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 9/611:55 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop44h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/26$1,535

Sun 8/1712:35 amJFK - MEL

2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/2710:55 pmMEL - JFK

2 stops34h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,380

Sun 8/1712:30 amEWR - MEL

2 stops52h 55mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/2710:55 pmMEL - EWR

2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,391

Sun 8/171:55 amJFK - MEL

1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 10/273:35 pmMEL - JFK

1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/27$1,533

Mon 8/185:59 amEWR - SYD

2 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/2612:10 pmSYD - EWR

2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27$1,035

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Wed 9/1710:00 amEWR - SYD

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$457

Sat 10/189:00 amEWR - AVV

3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28$516

Fri 9/58:29 pmJFK - BNE

3 stops57h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27$612

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NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 11/3

3:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$849

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 11/17

6:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop23h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 11/30

6:05 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$907

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 9/21

3:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

10:30 am-8:46 pm

1 stop25h 16m

$910

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 10/21

2:50 pm-8:20 am

2 stops26h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/28

10:20 am-8:37 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$916

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 9/10

5:55 am-7:05 am

2 stops35h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/17

12:10 pm-12:34 am

2 stops26h 24m

$924

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 12/8

3:29 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 01m

Brisbane

Sun 12/21

11:40 am-4:56 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$966

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 9/29

2:27 pm-7:05 am

2 stops26h 38m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/8

10:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,002

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

3:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop26h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/17

9:10 am-11:52 pm

1 stop28h 42m

$1,051

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/25

2:20 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops62h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

9:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,051

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/26

10:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

4:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,056

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 31 hours 54 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 Air Canada.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Australia are Delta, Fiji Airways 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 Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, and Singapore 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.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

ANA

8.4

Very good

922 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,335 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

202 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.6

Very good

68 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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?
Albury is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Albury typically cost $33, while round-trip flights cost around $37.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $60, however they can be found for as little as $37.
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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What are the most popular places to fly to in Australia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Australia in the last few years. This data was updated on July 28, 2025.

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 Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, and Singapore 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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