Cheap flights from New York to Sydney from $1,289 EWR, JFK, LGA → SYD, WSI
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,289 with All Nippon Airways, 25 Aug 2027 – 3 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,289, 25 Aug 2027 to 3 Sept 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,289 to $1,619
- Cheapest month to fly
- August 2027, return fares from $1,286 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Qantas
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $1,289 to $1,619.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,289
25 Aug 2027 – 3 Sept 2027 · All Nippon Airways
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 2:00 a.m. · Return leaves 11:45 a.m. · 52 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,519
20 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 · Qantas
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 7:20 p.m. · Return leaves 6:20 a.m. · 44 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,289 25 Aug 2027 – 3 Sept 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$1,286 1 Aug 2027 – 10 Aug 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $1,011 to $1,286.
At $1,289, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 9 Dec to 25 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Aug 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
40 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec – 19 Dec | $1,619 | United Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $1,984 | American Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 | $1,382 | All Nippon Airways | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Aug 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 | $1,286 | All Nippon Airways | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Aug 2027 – 3 Sept 2027 | $1,289 | All Nippon Airways | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
August 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,286.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New York to Sydney
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Aug 2027 – 3 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New York to Sydney?
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Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,476 | $1,119 | +27% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $1,413 | $1,340 | +21% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $1,291 | $1,133 | +11% | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $1,242 | $1,133 | +6% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $1,483 | $1,011 | +27% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $1,167 | $1,011 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 180+ days | $1,216 | $1,113 | +4% | 18 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Aug 2027 – 3 Sept 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New York to Sydney?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,289 with All Nippon Airways, 25 Aug 2027 to 3 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,286 with All Nippon Airways, 1 Aug 2027 to 10 Aug 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $1,289 to $1,619.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sydney?
August 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,286, 1 Aug 2027 to 10 Aug 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Sydney?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from New York to Sydney?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,519 with Qantas, 20 Jun 2027 to 28 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney?
Between 9 Dec and 25 Aug 2027, All Nippon Airways has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 1 and American Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work