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, Frontier 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 $24, while round-trip flights cost around $50.

How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $88, however they can be found for as little as $56.

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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Average price	$1,206
Round-trip from	$966
One-way from	$429
Good one-way deal	$1,128 or less

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Mon 8/253:30 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops30h 50mAir Canada

Mon 9/86:00 amMEL - EWR

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 2/20$913

Sun 8/106:10 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/178:50 pmMEL - EWR

2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20$965

Mon 6/24:59 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop24h 21mAir Canada

Mon 6/309:20 amSYD - EWR

1 stop35h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 2/20$966

Wed 8/279:00 amJFK - SYD

2 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Tue 9/29:20 amSYD - JFK

2 stops49h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 2/20$967

Tue 3/183:35 pmLGA - SYD

2 stops26h 00mAir Canada

Fri 3/2810:25 amSYD - LGA

2 stops38h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 2/19$968

Wed 9/171:30 pmJFK - SYD

1 stop39h 45mANA

Wed 10/1512:50 pmSYD - JFK

1 stop25h 05mANA

Deal found 2/20$969

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Tue 2/256:30 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/67:45 amMEL - EWR

2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19$951

Tue 3/183:35 pmLGA - SYD

2 stops26h 00mAir Canada

Fri 3/2810:25 amSYD - LGA

2 stops38h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 2/18$967

Mon 4/216:30 pmEWR - MEL

1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/610:55 amMEL - EWR

1 stop26h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20$973

Sun 4/138:30 amJFK - SYD

1 stop32h 05mDelta

Tue 4/299:25 amSYD - JFK

1 stop23h 42mDelta

Deal found 2/19$988

Mon 4/142:25 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops26h 05mLufthansa

Sun 4/2710:30 amBNE - LGA

1 stop40h 08mLufthansa

Deal found 2/19$995

Thu 3/136:00 pmLGA - BNE

1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 3/218:05 amBNE - LGA

1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$1,065

Sat 4/122:05 amJFK - SYD

1 stop46h 45mAir China

Tue 4/297:40 pmSYD - JFK

1 stop41h 25mAir China

Deal found 2/19$1,161

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Fri 2/214:00 pmEWR - BNE

2 stops25h 40mAir Canada

Thu 3/66:05 amBNE - EWR

2 stops25h 46mAir Canada

Deal found 2/20$1,038

Fri 2/211:55 pmLGA - BNE

1 stop25h 20mAmerican Airlines

Thu 3/69:40 amBNE - LGA

1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$1,065

Fri 2/218:05 amJFK - BNE

1 stop31h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/289:40 amBNE - JFK

1 stop22h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$1,065

Fri 2/2112:35 pmEWR - BNE

1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/289:40 amBNE - EWR

1 stop20h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$1,065

Fri 2/213:55 pmJFK - BNE

2 stops25h 45mAir Canada

Thu 3/66:05 amBNE - JFK

3 stops31h 33mAir Canada

Deal found 2/20$1,134

Fri 2/2111:15 amLGA - BNE

2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/2811:40 amBNE - LGA

2 stops22h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20$1,167

Sat 2/2210:00 amLGA - SYD

2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/711:50 amSYD - LGA

1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20$996

Sat 2/2212:30 pmEWR - SYD

1 stop26h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/711:50 amSYD - EWR

1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20$996

Sat 2/225:00 pmJFK - SYD

1 stop23h 35mDelta

Fri 3/711:05 amSYD - JFK

1 stop20h 55mDelta

Deal found 2/20$1,004

Sat 2/223:00 pmLGA - SYD

2 stops25h 35mDelta

Fri 3/711:05 amSYD - LGA

2 stops26h 39mDelta

Deal found 2/20$1,004

Sat 2/226:00 amLGA - BNE

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/241:45 pmBNE - LGA

3 stops45h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19$1,458

Sun 2/231:30 amJFK - MEL

1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 3/105:10 pmMEL - JFK

1 stop37h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/20$1,319

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Sun 4/67:30 amEWR - SYD

2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19$434

Mon 3/317:29 pmEWR - MEL

2 stops54h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19$429

Sat 3/2912:13 pmLGA - BNE

2 stops28h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20$569

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NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 3/10

10:30 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/17

10:25 am-8:55 am

2 stops37h 30m

$967

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/18

3:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops26h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/28

10:25 am-9:30 am

2 stops38h 05m

$968

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 4/21

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

10:55 am-9:45 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$973

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/23

9:20 am-9:47 pm

3 stops50h 27m

$974

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/23

11:25 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 5/7

9:30 am-6:42 pm

2 stops23h 12m

$977

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 4/14

6:00 pm-6:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

Brisbane

Sun 4/27

10:30 am-12:58 am

1 stop28h 28m

$977

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/14

3:29 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 31m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/29

9:30 am-6:42 pm

2 stops23h 12m

$978

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

4:40 pm-6:35 am

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/19

9:25 am-7:39 pm

1 stop24h 14m

$998

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 2/24

6:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 3/10

8:10 am-4:51 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,003

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/8

3:29 pm-8:35 am

2 stops25h 06m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

10:05 am-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$1,005

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How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 30 hours 8 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.

United Airlines

From $800

Qantas Airways

From $823

Air Canada

From $885

Delta

From $921

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Australia are JetBlue, American Airlines 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 Japan Airlines to Australia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

61 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

8.7

Very good

61 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

61 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

ANA

8.4

Very good

842 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

61 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

61 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

446 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

61 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

China Airlines

8.2

Very good

727 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.7

Very good

61 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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, Frontier 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 $24, while round-trip flights cost around $50.
How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?
A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $88, however they can be found for as little as $56.
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 airlines that fly to Australia?

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Rainfall in Australia by month

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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 February 20, 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 Japan Airlines to Australia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

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