International route
Cheap flights from New York to Sydney
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). 9,950 miles, connecting flights only.
JFK to SYD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 9,950 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 20h 30mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 14h aheadSydney vs New York
New York to Sydney
Round trips from $667
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
See fares on these datesLock any fare free — pay only when you accept your last-minute deal
Or ask an agent on WhatsAppNew York to Sydney fares by month
Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Sydney
No nonstop service: 19 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- NZAir New ZealandStar AllianceConnecting via AKL · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, SFO, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, PHX · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via MDE, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SEA · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- FJFiji AirwaysoneworldConnecting via NAN · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND · first checked bag included
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via LIM · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, IAH, SFO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- San Francisco (SFO)UAAS2 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between JFK and SYD. Every itinerary connects, most often through SFO, YVR or MTY, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $667; September 2026 is the most expensive at $858 and up, a difference of $191 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 14 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Sydney: Harbor, surf beaches and 14 hours from LA
Sydney is the far end of the map for US travelers, but nonstops from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston and New York make it a single long flight. The harbor, the Opera House, Bondi to Coogee and the Blue Mountains reward the journey.
Best time to visit: October–November and March–April (Southern Hemisphere spring and fall) are warm and less crowded. December–February is summer — beach season, school holidays and peak fares. June–August is mild and cheap.
Flying the other way? Sydney to New YorkFares, airlines and tips for SYD to JFK.Ready to compare live fares?
See every airline on JFK–SYD side by side with bags and seat rules spelled out.
Search New York to SydneyNew York to Sydney: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Sydney?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD) takes 20h 30m of flying plus a layover, usually 23h 30m or more door to door across 9,950 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to SYD?
No airline currently flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Sydney (SYD). The most common connections are through SFO, YVR and MTY.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sydney?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD), starting at $667 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Sydney flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and SYD on Australia/Sydney time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
Related routes
Other popular city pairs from the same departure city and to the same destination, with the lowest round-trip fares we found.
More flights from New York
All routes- New York to Los AngelesJFK → LAXfrom $207
- New York to San FranciscoJFK → SFOfrom $239
- New York to Las VegasJFK → LASfrom $193
- New York to MiamiJFK → MIAfrom $99
- New York to OrlandoJFK → MCOfrom $104
- New York to Fort LauderdaleJFK → FLLfrom $90
- New York to San JuanJFK → SJUfrom $135
- New York to TorontoJFK → YYZfrom $89