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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration26 h and 50 mFlights between Sydney and New York City take, on average, 26 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£498Cheapest price for a flight between Sydney and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportWhen flying from Sydney to New York City

Destination airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportWhen travelling from Sydney to New York City

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Sydney to New York City

Airlines flying this routeQantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Sydney to New York City

One-way average Price£1515The average price for a flight Sydney - New York City at Opodo is £1515, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to New York City when departing from Sydney

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Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 9,937 mi

Sydney airports

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)How far from city centre: 5 mi

New York City airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

undefined (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Sydney to New York City flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sydney to New York City (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £498, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Sydney to New York City takes roughly 25 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Sydney–New York City route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Arrival airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Tips for cheaper flights from Sydney to New York City

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Sydney to New York City:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in New York City. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to New York City

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sydney to New York City?

When you fly from Sydney to New York City the average price is £1515. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to New York City at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to New York City is 498 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to New York City?

The most popular months to book a flight from Sydney to New York City are May, September and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Sydney to New York City?

The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from Sydney depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from Sydney in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, May and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sydney - New York City.

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to New York City?

The total flight time between Sydney and New York City is of around 26 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,936.68 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Sydney and New York City?

The main airport route flying between Sydney and New York City is: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport(JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Sydney to New York City?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Sydney to New York City are:

Qantas Airways.

Qantas Airways

Asiana Airlines
American Airlines

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