Cheap flights from New York to Australia from $553

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from New York, with most prices found around $1,165. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Australia from New York during May instead. Flights to Australia in May, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,217.

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Australia is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Australia on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $1,223. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from New York because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,581.

Flying to Australia from New York in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,348 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,514 on average. Flights to Australia from New York in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith for the best New York - Australia flight prices

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 $1,316 when searching weeks out. 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 $1,146 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes 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.

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

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada 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 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of July 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from New York to Australia. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of July 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from New York to Australia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.