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$487+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$888
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$524
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,206

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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From New York (NYC) to Australia
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($222 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Australia.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/110:13 amEWR - BNE
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/98:05 amBNE - EWR
2 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$888
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:10 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Sun 6/19:40 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops40h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$916
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:30 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/2710:55 amMEL - EWR
1 stop28h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$966
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/19:00 amJFK - SYD
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Sun 6/89:20 amSYD - JFK
2 stops50h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$967
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:10 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir Canada
Wed 9/179:20 amSYD - EWR
1 stop28h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 2/22$967
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/201:30 pmJFK - SYD
1 stop39h 45mANA
Tue 11/412:25 pmSYD - JFK
1 stop38h 05mANA
Deal found 2/21$969
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1012:45 pmLGA - SYD
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Thu 3/1310:25 amSYD - LGA
2 stops27h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$974
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/142:50 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/210:55 amMEL - LGA
2 stops26h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$977
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/143:55 pmEWR - BNE
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/2710:30 amBNE - EWR
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/33:45 pmLGA - SYD
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/259:30 amSYD - LGA
2 stops24h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$980
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/36:30 pmEWR - SYD
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/199:30 amSYD - EWR
1 stop21h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$980

Find flights from New York to Australia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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New York

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Sat 3/1

10:13 am-6:15 am

2 stops29h 02m

Brisbane

Sun 3/9

8:05 am-9:53 pm

2 stops28h 48m

$888

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 4/14

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 4/27

10:55 am-12:58 am

1 stop28h 03m

$966

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/1

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/8

9:20 am-9:48 pm

2 stops50h 28m

$967

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sat 4/5

6:10 pm-7:20 am

1 stop23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/17

9:20 am-7:46 am

2 stops36h 26m

$967

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/10

12:45 pm-8:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/13

10:25 am-10:33 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$974

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/14

2:50 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 6/2

10:55 am-11:38 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$977

NewarkBrisbane

EWR - BNE

EWRBNE

Newark

Mon 4/14

3:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop24h 35m

Brisbane

Sun 4/27

10:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop34h 50m

$979

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/1

10:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 4/23

3:45 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops44h 44m

$981

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 3/12

6:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/25

10:25 am-8:55 am

2 stops37h 30m

$983

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

3:15 pm-6:35 am

1 stop25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/24

9:25 am-7:39 pm

1 stop24h 14m

$990

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $1,051). Flying from New York to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Australia as you normally would.

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 February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and ANA from New York to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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.

8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Australia one-way?

    $565 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $569 and $597, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Australia?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Australia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,128. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $932 on average our data indicates $1,499 when flying from New York to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Australia that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of $1,051). Flying from New York to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$183Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$800Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$823Average$1,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$885Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$921Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$984Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,260Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,346Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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