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Cheap flights from New York to Australia from £539

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SYD
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 May 2026.

Mon 1/614:30
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops26h 50m
Air Canada
Wed 17/609:20
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops24h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/5£821
Mon 1/614:30
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops26h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 22/609:20
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops36h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/5£822
Tue 2/614:30
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops26h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 9/609:20
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops23h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/5£847
Mon 1/618:45
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 17/610:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5£859
Mon 18/513:00
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Sun 31/509:15
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops44h 43m
Delta
Deal found 13/5£860
Mon 18/517:25
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 31/510:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop42h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£861
Sun 17/506:00
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop34h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 31/510:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5£863
Sun 17/514:59
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops25h 51m
Delta
Sun 31/509:15
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops44h 43m
Delta
Deal found 12/5£864
Mon 11/513:10
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops27h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 24/510:20
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops22h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5£865
Tue 2/617:30
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 9/610:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop20h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5£865
Mon 11/514:46
LGA
-
SYD
2 stops26h 04m
Delta
Sun 24/509:15
SYD
-
LGA
2 stops23h 45m
Delta
Deal found 10/5£866
Wed 29/718:45
EWR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 16/810:20
SYD
-
EWR
1 stop20h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5£870

Find flight deals from New York to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£821

One-way from

£539

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£909
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 11m total
  • New York to Australia
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 51m total
  • New York to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 1/6

18:45-07:00

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

10:20-21:25

1 stop25h 05m

£859
Fastest return journey

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 2/6

17:30-07:00

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

10:20-16:53

1 stop20h 33m

£865

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Mon 1/6

17:00-06:55

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

09:30-01:04

1 stop29h 34m

£870

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 29/6

15:38-07:00

2 stops25h 22m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

09:30-19:04

2 stops23h 34m

£873

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 27/5

15:38-07:00

2 stops25h 22m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

10:20-19:22

2 stops23h 02m

£873

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/6

15:25-07:00

2 stops25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

09:30-19:53

2 stops24h 23m

£873

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sun 2/8

18:00-06:55

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

10:20-19:15

2 stops22h 55m

£873

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 10/6

18:00-06:55

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

10:20-18:58

1 stop22h 38m

£905

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Sat 1/8

12:00-07:00

1 stop29h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

10:20-16:48

1 stop20h 28m

£905

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Wed 5/8

10:45-07:00

1 stop30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

09:30-00:44

1 stop29h 14m

£1,008

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Australia, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of £91). Flying from New York to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of £2,347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Australia as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Australia?

    Departing from New York to Australia will take you 22h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9923 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Australia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Australia (average of £91). Flying from New York to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of £2,347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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