Which airlines fly to Australia?

Qantas Airways, Air Canada and United Airlines 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Australia?

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

How many flights depart from New York to Australia on average per week?

12 flights are operational weekly from New York to Australia as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from New York to Australia?

The flight from New York to Australia depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from New York (a popular airport in New York) to Sydney (the most popular airport in Australia), then the flight time is 22h 15m on average. If you fly from Newark (another popular airport in New York) to Sydney, then the average flight time is 22h 55m.

How many flights depart from New York to Australia on average per day?

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Australia?

Prices for flights from New York to Australia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Australia?

There are 3 operators available for flights from New York to Australia as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Australia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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18:05 - 07:20

EWR

SYD

23h 15m

1 stop

09:20 - 16:33

SYD

EWR

21h 13m

1 stop

$1,196Air Canada

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

07:35 - 07:20

EWR

SYD

33h 45m

2 stops

09:20 - 16:33

SYD

EWR

21h 13m

1 stop

$1,246Air Canada

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

18:05 - 07:20

EWR

SYD

23h 15m

1 stop

09:20 - 16:33

SYD

EWR

21h 13m

1 stop

$1,481Air Canada

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

18:05 - 09:00

EWR

SYD

22h 55m

1 stop

14:05 - 19:29

SYD

EWR

21h 24m

1 stop

$1,626Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

18:05 - 09:00

EWR

SYD

22h 55m

1 stop

14:05 - 19:25

SYD

EWR

21h 20m

1 stop

$1,626Qantas Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

12:37 - 05:00

EWR

MEL

24h 23m

1 stop

12:00 - 19:56

MEL

EWR

23h 56m

1 stop

$1,629Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

13:30 - 20:10

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SYD

39h 40m

1 stop

12:25 - 11:30

SYD

JFK

38h 05m

1 stop

$1,639ANA

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

02:00 - 19:10

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SYD

27h 10m

1 stop

11:45 - 22:55

SYD

JFK

25h 10m

1 stop

$1,639ANA

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

16:55 - 06:55

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SYD

24h 00m

1 stop

10:20 - 20:09

SYD

EWR

23h 49m

1 stop

$1,689United Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

10:40 - 06:55

EWR

SYD

30h 15m

1 stop

10:20 - 00:59

SYD

EWR

28h 39m

1 stop

$1,689United Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

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ANA flights from New York to Australia

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ANA

25 Aug

JFK02:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Sept

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 10m

1 stop

JFK22:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,639

ANA

9 Aug

JFK02:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 25m

1 stop

SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

1 Sept

SYD20:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 00m

1 stop

JFK22:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,642

ANA

27 Oct

JFK01:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

SYD20:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Nov

SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 25m

1 stop

JFK21:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,643

American Airlines flights from New York to Australia

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American Airlines

10 Aug

JFK18:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

25 Aug

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,675

American Airlines

8 Aug

LGA16:06New York LaGuardia

22h 54m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

24 Aug

MEL13:35Melbourne

21h 54m

1 stop

LGA21:29New York LaGuardia

$1,677

American Airlines

13 Sept

JFK16:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 45m

1 stop

MEL06:45Melbourne

29 Sept

MEL09:45Melbourne

23h 44m

1 stop

JFK19:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,680

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18:05-07:20

1 stop23h 15m

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09:20-16:33

1 stop21h 13m

$1,196

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Sun 30/8

07:35-07:20

2 stops33h 45m

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Sun 13/9

09:20-16:33

1 stop21h 13m

$1,246

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 30/8

18:05-07:20

1 stop23h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

09:20-16:33

1 stop21h 13m

$1,481

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EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

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Wed 11/11

18:05-09:00

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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14:05-19:29

1 stop21h 24m

$1,626

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EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 17/11

18:05-09:00

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

14:05-19:25

1 stop21h 20m

$1,626

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EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 1/12

12:37-05:00

1 stop24h 23m

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

12:00-19:56

1 stop23h 56m

$1,629

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JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/10

13:30-20:10

1 stop39h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

12:25-11:30

1 stop38h 05m

$1,639

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JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

02:00-19:10

1 stop27h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

11:45-22:55

1 stop25h 10m

$1,639

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 12/8

16:55-06:55

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

10:20-20:09

1 stop23h 49m

$1,689

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 12/8

10:40-06:55

1 stop30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

10:20-00:59

1 stop28h 39m

$1,689

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

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 $1,657. If you don’t want to visit Australia in February, then you should wait until May to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,731.

What is the cheapest New York to Australia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Australia?

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 $1,874 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 $1,640 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Australia flights?

There is only 1 cabin class 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.

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You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Australia flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 56m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Australia	269 airports

The fastest flight from New York to Australia takes 21h 56m

Direct flights go from New York to Australia every day.

There are 269 airports in Australia. From New York there are direct flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Australia?
Prices for flights from New York to Australia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Australia?
There are 3 operators available for flights from New York to Australia as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Australia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Australia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to Australia is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (100.00% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from New York to Australia

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $889	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,073 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $940	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,062 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,322	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,415 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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