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$460+ Cheap flights to Australia

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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 January 22, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,601

Round-trip from

$955

One-way from

$460

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
From New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from New York to Australia
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Australia.

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Mon 10/209:00 amJFK - SYD
2 stops56h 20mAir Canada
Tue 11/411:20 amSYD - JFK
2 stops43h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$950
Sat 2/81:35 pmLGA - SYD
2 stops28h 00mAir Canada
Fri 2/2111:20 amSYD - LGA
2 stops26h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$955
Sat 2/812:00 pmEWR - SYD
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Fri 2/2111:20 amSYD - EWR
2 stops24h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 1/22$957
Tue 2/186:45 amEWR - SYD
3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/272:00 pmSYD - EWR
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$959
Wed 2/512:55 pmLGA - SYD
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/122:00 pmSYD - LGA
3 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$961
Sun 10/191:50 pmJFK - SYD
1 stop39h 25mANA
Tue 10/289:45 pmSYD - JFK
1 stop39h 50mANA
Deal found 1/22$988

Find flights to Australia within your budget

Locate flights to Australia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 22, 2025.

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Price

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/8

1:35 pm-9:35 am

2 stops28h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/21

11:20 am-9:33 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$955

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sat 2/8

12:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/21

11:20 am-7:31 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$957

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/6

11:59 am-1:00 pm

3 stops33h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

2:00 pm-8:04 am

3 stops34h 04m

$958

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 2/18

6:45 am-9:50 pm

3 stops47h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/27

2:00 pm-5:20 am

3 stops31h 20m

$959

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

10:05 am-9:35 am

2 stops31h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/21

11:20 am-8:42 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$966

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 2/20

9:29 am-12:45 pm

3 stops35h 16m

Melbourne

Wed 3/5

7:05 am-5:47 am

3 stops38h 42m

$990

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 2/11

3:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/6

11:20 am-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$1,005

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/8

2:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/21

11:50 am-4:23 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$1,007

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Sat 3/1

2:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 3/14

10:40 am-7:09 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$1,018

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/8

1:00 pm-9:05 am

2 stops28h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/21

11:50 am-4:23 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$1,022

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Best time to book a flight to Australia

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Travel insights for flights to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from New York to Australia takes 31 hours 7 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?

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.

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 cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Australia are JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air China and Alaska 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.
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.8
Very good
62 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.4
Very good
852 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.2
Very good
737 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Australia?

Sydney is the most popular flight destination in Australia. Other popular destinations include Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns.
  • 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, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

    Brisbane is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Brisbane typically cost $32, while round-trip flights cost around $31.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Australia?

    A round-trip flight to Australia will typically cost around $129, however they can be found for as little as $55.

  • 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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