Cheap flights from New York to Sydney
One-way fares from $559, found recently by travellers. Plus what 5 days in Sydney costs once you land.
Cheapest dates we found
- 1 Nov2026JFK → SYDPhilippine Airlines · 1 stop · 26h 20m$559one way
- 7 Mar2027JFK → SYDPhilippine Airlines · 1 stop · 25h 20m$607one way
- 3 Nov2026JFK → SYDQantas · 1 stop · 21h 45m$638one way
- 10 Nov2026JFK → SYDAmerican Airlines · 1 stop · 21h 41m$638one way
- 17 Nov2026LGA → SYDF9 · 3 stops · 24h 46m$669one way
- 18 Oct2026EWR → SYDUnited · 1 stop · 21h 14m$677one way
- 20 Oct2026LGA → SYDUnited · 1 stop · 25h 24m$677one way
One-way economy prices travellers found on Aviasales in the last few days. They change often, so open a fare to see today's price.
Lowest fare by month
Lowest one-way fare seen for each month. Months with no price had no recent searches.
Airlines on this route
Recent cheap fares were with Philippine Airlines, Qantas, American Airlines, F9, United. Low-cost airlines often charge extra for checked bags and seats, so compare the full price.
When to go to Sydney
September to November and March to May. December to February is summer, peak season and the most expensive.
Money-saving tips for Sydney
- Tap a contactless card on trains, buses and ferries; daily and weekly caps apply, and Sundays are capped low.
- Ferries to Manly are a cheap harbour cruise.
- Self-catering from supermarkets saves a lot; restaurants are expensive.
Questions
How much is a flight from New York to Sydney?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently was $559 with Philippine Airlines on 1 Nov 2026. Most of the fares we saw were between $559 and $677 one way. Prices change daily, so open the fare to see today's price.
How long is the flight from New York to Sydney?
The quickest flight in our recent results took 21h 14m with 1 stop.
Are there direct flights from New York to Sydney?
The cheapest fares we found all had at least one stop. Non-stop flights may exist at higher prices, so check the flight search.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sydney?
In our recent results, November had the lowest fare ($559 one way). This is based on prices other travellers found, not a forecast.
How much money do I need for 5 days in Sydney?
About $415 for one backpacker, or $1,910 for two people travelling mid-range (hotel, food, transport and sights, flights not included). Add about $1,118 per person for a return flight from New York.
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