Cheap flights from New York to Australia from $551

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from New York, with most prices found around $157. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Australia from New York during October instead. Flights to Australia in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $183.

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Australia is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for Australia on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $1,284. On the other hand, Friday 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 $1,930.

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 $1,672 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 $1,360 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 $1,182 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.

Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines 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 11 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of June 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 June 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from New York to Australia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.