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?

Adelaide is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Adelaide typically cost $34, 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 $69, 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).

$424+ Flights to Australia

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights to Australia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Flights to Australia in 2025

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,295
Round-trip from	$835
One-way from	$424
Good round-trip deal	$1,930 or less

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Search Deals

From New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Search Deals

One-way flight from New York to Australia

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Australia.

Search Deals

Find flights to Australia

One-wayRound-trip

Explore Australia

Flights to Coolangatta

Find flight deals to Australia

Cheapest flights to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

Tue 10/212:34 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops26h 46mAir Canada

Mon 10/2710:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops25h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 8/6$835

Tue 10/2111:34 amEWR - SYD

3 stops29h 46mAir Canada

Tue 10/2810:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops25h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 8/6$841

Mon 10/274:10 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops49h 25mAir Canada

Sun 11/911:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop21h 33mAir Canada

Deal found 8/5$845

Wed 11/510:05 amJFK - BNE

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Sun 11/3010:45 amBNE - JFK

2 stops49h 13mAir Canada

Deal found 8/4$846

Mon 11/31:05 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops28h 40mAir Canada

Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - LGA

2 stops25h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 8/6$847

Fri 11/1410:05 amJFK - BNE

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Sun 11/3010:45 amBNE - JFK

2 stops49h 13mAir Canada

Deal found 8/6$847

Best flights to Australia
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Australia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

Tue 10/212:34 pmEWR - SYD

2 stops26h 46mAir Canada

Mon 10/2710:20 amSYD - EWR

2 stops25h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 8/6$835

Mon 11/36:25 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/168:10 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6$874

Wed 8/139:30 amJFK - BNE

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/68:05 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/5$962

Mon 11/36:00 pmJFK - BNE

1 stop22h 45mDelta

Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - JFK

1 stop26h 51mDelta

Deal found 8/7$964

Wed 11/51:05 pmJFK - SYD

1 stop39h 10mANA

Tue 11/2512:25 pmSYD - JFK

1 stop25h 10mANA

Deal found 8/5$1,026

Wed 9/33:25 pmLGA - SYD

2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/109:30 amSYD - LGA

2 stops23h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6$1,076

Tue 9/165:57 pmLGA - MEL

2 stops26h 53mAir New Zealand

Tue 9/307:35 amMEL - LGA

2 stops28h 23mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/6$1,449

Last-minute flights to Australia
Discover last-minute flight deals to Australia. Data last updated August 7, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 8/84:29 pmJFK - BNE

1 stop22h 56mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/228:05 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop25h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/5$961

Fri 8/82:58 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops24h 27mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/228:05 pmBNE - LGA

2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/5$965

Fri 8/81:30 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/226:00 amBNE - EWR

2 stops26h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/5$996

Sun 8/104:59 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop24h 06mAir Canada

Tue 8/1910:20 amBNE - EWR

1 stop20h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 8/6$979

Wed 8/1311:00 amJFK - BNE

1 stop28h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/68:05 pmBNE - JFK

1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/7$962

Wed 8/132:30 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops24h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/68:05 pmBNE - LGA

2 stops26h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/7$966

Sun 8/176:15 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop22h 50mAir Canada

Mon 10/1310:00 amBNE - EWR

2 stops23h 57mAir Canada

Deal found 8/5$980

Tue 8/196:30 amLGA - SYD

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/2612:10 pmSYD - LGA

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$1,035

Mon 8/256:15 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops28h 05mAir Canada

Mon 9/89:40 pmMEL - EWR

2 stops33h 19mAir Canada

Deal found 8/5$873

Mon 8/256:15 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops28h 05mAir Canada

Tue 9/96:00 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 8/5$969

Fri 8/2911:30 amJFK - MEL

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/81:30 pmMEL - JFK

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/5$1,226

Sat 8/306:15 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop23h 05mAir Canada

Sun 9/149:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop21h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 8/6$865

One-way flights to Australia
Search for one-way flight options to Australia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

Tue 9/99:00 amEWR - SYD

3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$424

Mon 10/207:54 pmEWR - AVV

3 stops59h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/5$529

Fri 8/151:53 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops25h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/6$592

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 10/21

2:34 pm-8:20 am

2 stops26h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/27

10:20 am-8:37 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$835

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 10/21

11:34 am-8:20 am

3 stops29h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/28

10:20 am-8:37 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$841

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 10/27

4:10 pm-8:35 am

2 stops49h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/9

11:20 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 33m

$845

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/5

10:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops31h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 11/30

10:45 am-8:58 pm

2 stops49h 13m

$846

New YorkBrisbane

LGA - BNE

LGABNE

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/3

1:05 pm-8:45 am

2 stops28h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$847

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 11/3

6:25 pm-8:45 am

1 stop23h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-8:37 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$847

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

4:50 pm-8:45 am

2 stops24h 55m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-8:58 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$854

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 11/3

6:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 11/16

8:10 am-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$874

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/13

9:30 am-5:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

Brisbane

Sat 9/6

8:05 pm-6:30 am

1 stop24h 25m

$962

New YorkBrisbane

JFK - BNE

JFKBNE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

6:00 pm-7:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop26h 51m

$964

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/7

Showing 1-10 of 60 results

...

Best time to book a flight to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Australia

How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 32 hours 23 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 ANA, Fiji Airways, and Delta 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.

ANA

8.4

Very good

926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

ANA

8.4

Very good

926 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

202 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,987 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

503 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

956 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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?
Adelaide is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Adelaide typically cost $34, 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 $69, 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$424+ Cheap flights to Australia

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights to Australia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Flights to Australia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Australia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 7, 2025.

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Round-trip from

One-way from

Good round-trip deal

Find flights to Australia

Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to Australia on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on August 7, 2025

Explore Australia

Find flight deals to Australia

Cheapest flights to AustraliaExplore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Australia that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Australia

How long is the flight to Australia?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Australia?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 August 7, 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 ANA, Fiji Airways, and Delta 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

Can I find cheaper flights to Australia if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find flights to Australia cities and airports

Select your preferred flight destination in Australia from the list below.

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.