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

As of June 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from New York to Sydney. The most common time of day flights depart is 19:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between New York and Sydney?

Los Angeles (LAX) was the most common stop: 39% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

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

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Qantas Airways, Air Canada and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from New York according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Sydney?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average return price of $1,596.

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

As of June 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from New York to Sydney. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Sydney?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into Sydney, then you can expect flight times to average 22h 15m and 23h 05m, respectively.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Sydney?

Los Angeles (LAX) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 32m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Sydney?

Flights connecting via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 22h 35m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. 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 - 21:05

SYD

EWR

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,426Air Canada

Sun, 21 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul

15:45 - 07:20

EWR

SYD

25h 35m

2 stops

09:20 - 21:05

SYD

EWR

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,430Air Canada

Sun, 21 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul

18:05 - 07:20

EWR

SYD

23h 15m

1 stop

09:20 - 16:33

SYD

EWR

21h 13m

1 stop

$1,439Air Canada

Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

16:22 - 06:50

JFK

SYD

24h 28m

2 stops

09:15 - 17:01

SYD

JFK

21h 46m

1 stop

$1,622Delta

Wed, 5 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

12:55 - 06:50

LGA

SYD

27h 55m

2 stops

09:15 - 23:42

SYD

LGA

28h 27m

2 stops

$1,622Delta

Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

19:20 - 10:10

JFK

SYD

24h 50m

1 stop

12:00 - 21:00

SYD

JFK

23h 00m

1 stop

$1,639Qantas Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

15:25 - 06:55

LGA

SYD

25h 30m

2 stops

09:30 - 19:04

SYD

LGA

23h 34m

2 stops

$1,640United Airlines

Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug

19:20 - 08:20

JFK

SYD

23h 00mdirect

17:50 - 06:03

SYD

JFK

26h 13m

1 stop

$1,647Qantas Airways

Tue, 23 Jun - Mon, 6 Jul

16:00 - 07:20

LGA

SYD

25h 20m

1 stop

10:20 - 19:36

SYD

LGA

24h 16m

2 stops

$1,660Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

16:00 - 07:20

LGA

SYD

25h 20m

1 stop

10:20 - 20:59

SYD

LGA

25h 39m

1 stop

$1,667Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

Air Canada flights from New York to Sydney

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Air Canada

21 June

EWR18:05Newark

23h 15m

1 stop

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 July

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 45m

1 stop

EWR21:05Newark

$1,426

Air Canada

21 June

EWR15:45Newark

25h 35m

2 stops

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 July

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 45m

1 stop

EWR21:05Newark

$1,430

Air Canada

8 Sept

EWR18:05Newark

23h 15m

1 stop

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Sept

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 13m

1 stop

EWR16:33Newark

$1,439

United Airlines flights from New York to Sydney

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United Airlines

9 June

EWR17:00Newark

23h 55m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

21 June

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 30m

1 stop

EWR23:50Newark

$1,615

United Airlines

7 June

EWR18:45Newark

22h 15m

1 stop

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

21 June

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 50m

1 stop

EWR01:10Newark

$1,619

United Airlines

7 June

EWR18:45Newark

22h 15m

1 stop

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

21 June

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 50m

1 stop

EWR01:10Newark

$1,622

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Sun 21/6

18:05-07:20

1 stop23h 15m

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Tue 7/7

09:20-21:05

1 stop25h 45m

$1,426

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EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 21/6

15:45-07:20

2 stops25h 35m

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Tue 7/7

09:20-21:05

1 stop25h 45m

$1,430

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NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 8/9

18:05-07:20

1 stop23h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

09:20-16:33

1 stop21h 13m

$1,439

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/8

16:22-06:50

2 stops24h 28m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:15-17:01

1 stop21h 46m

$1,622

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/8

12:55-06:50

2 stops27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/9

09:15-23:42

2 stops28h 27m

$1,622

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

19:20-10:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

12:00-21:00

1 stop23h 00m

$1,639

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/7

15:25-06:55

2 stops25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

09:30-19:04

2 stops23h 34m

$1,640

New YorkSydney

JFK - SYD

JFKSYD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

19:20-08:20

Nonstop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

17:50-06:03

1 stop26h 13m

$1,647

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 15/9

16:00-07:20

1 stop25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

10:20-19:36

2 stops24h 16m

$1,660

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 15/9

16:00-07:20

1 stop25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

10:20-20:59

1 stop25h 39m

$1,667

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Sydney?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from New York, with most prices found around $173. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of January, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $286.

What is the cheapest New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $1,917 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from New York for as low as $1,666 on momondo.

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

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

Can stopping save me money on New York to Sydney flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Sydney flight.

How have New York to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for New York to Sydney flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Sydney

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Fastest flight time	22h 15m
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Airports in Sydney	1 airport

The fastest flight from New York to Sydney takes 22h 15m

Direct flights go from New York to Sydney every day.

There is 1 airport in Sydney. 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 Sydney

How far is New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
There are 15980.0 km between New York and Sydney Kingsford Smith. By plane, this route typically takes 22h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. 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 Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Sydney, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 100.00% of the total bookings.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Sydney, the leading airline is Qantas Airways, making up 60% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air Canada with 22% and United Airlines with 18%.

Best airlines flying from New York to Sydney

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Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,290	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,129 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,390	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,780 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,532	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,044 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

Qantas Airways Flights From New York to Sydney
Across 5 Qantas Airways flights from New York to Sydney this week, the average price was $1,986, with the best Qantas Airways deals starting from $1,532 round-trip. 1,044 users have rated Qantas Airways on momondo, with an average score of 7.5/10.

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