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Cheapest one-way

$ 526
Philippine Airlines Fri, Sep 25

51% below next 30d avg. ($1,083)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 1,056
Air Canada Wed, Nov 4

46% below next 30d avg. ($1,961)

When to travel

September Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

23h Avg: 23h

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $526 , travelers can expect an average price of $1,083 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $1,056 . Flights typically take around 23h , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 23h minutes. There are 12 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Sydney: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) , and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) . Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (JFK-SYD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Sydney over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $526 and round-trip from $1,056. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Sydney operate an average of 2 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Sydney flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Sydney are Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, and Qantas Airways, among 7 carriers on this route. Philippine Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | New York to Sydney

The distance between New York and Sydney is approximately 15,996.6 km. It takes around 23 hours on average to fly from New York to Sydney. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $526
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $1,056
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 15,996.6 km
Average flight time 23 hours
Popular airline Air Canada
Frequency ~4/week
Flight statistics for the New York–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New York to Sydney

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Sydney?

The average price of one-way flights from New York to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New York to Sydney is March, with an average price of $768; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $1,426.

$1,426
$1,097
$768
$439
    Cheapest
  • $944
    Sep
  • $1,016
    Oct
  • $1,121
    Nov
  • $1,426
    Dec
  • $1,360
    Jan
  • $968
    Feb
  • $768
    Mar
  • $898
    Apr
  • $824
    May
  • $921
    Jun
  • $1,155
    Jul
  • $985
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Sydney during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from New York to Sydney during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from New York to Sydney are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $692.

$1,240
$966
$692
$418
    Cheapest
  • $1,240
    9
    Oct
  • $795
    10
  • $844
    11
  • $801
    12
  • $692
    13
  • $702
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney (NYC-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $526 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to SYD on Fri, Sep 25), while Air Canada offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,056 departing on Wed, Nov 4 and returning on Tue, Nov 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Fiji Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 23 hours to fly from New York (NYC) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from New York to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF004 (19:48) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA7264 (19:48)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 25, with one-way flights priced at just $526.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Sydney is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Sydney on September 20, 2026 with Philippine Airlines, with prices starting at $514.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Sydney: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (JFK-SYD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Sydney and New York is 15h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Sydney is $1,083. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to Sydney is $1,961. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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