Cheap flights from New York to Australia from $736

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,624. If you don’t want to visit Australia in February, then you should wait until April to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,668.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from New York is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,927. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York to Australia on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,702. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith for the best New York - Australia flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,923 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from New York for as low as $1,660 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Australia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Australia flight.

Delta, United Airlines, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Australia

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from New York according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

1 flights are operational daily from New York to Australia as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 19:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

9 flights are operational weekly from New York to Australia as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 22% of flights per week taking off on this day.