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Cheap Flights from Australia to New York

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Australia to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Australia to New York

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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1:15 pm - 1:01 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-EWR Newark
49h 46m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Orlando
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5:55 am - 11:50 amEWR  Newark-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 55m3 stops Orlando Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
$950Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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9:20 am - 4:33 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-EWR Newark
21h 13m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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6:05 pm - 7:20 amEWR  Newark-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$952Air Canada
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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9:20 am - 7:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-EWR Newark
23h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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6:05 pm - 7:20 amEWR  Newark-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$953Air Canada
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13
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10:55 am - 8:30 amMEL  Melbourne-EWR Newark
35h 35m1 stop San Francisco
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6:00 am - 8:15 amEWR  Newark-MEL Melbourne
36h 15m1 stop San Francisco
$967United Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:30 am - 12:59 amMEL  Melbourne-EWR Newark
29h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl
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6:25 am - 8:15 amEWR  Newark-MEL Melbourne
35h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National San Francisco
$967United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 18
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9:30 am - 8:48 pmMEL  Melbourne-EWR Newark
25h 18m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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6:30 pm - 7:30 amEWR  Newark-MEL Melbourne
23h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$982Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
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11:00 am - 7:55 pmMEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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3:35 pm - 8:50 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 15m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$989Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
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11:00 am - 7:55 pmMEL  Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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1:10 pm - 8:50 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne
28h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles
$993Delta
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:10 am - 4:34 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 24m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 8:05 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 05m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,038Qantas Airways
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:10 am - 4:20 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:05 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 05m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,065Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New York

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to New York?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York was found on the route from Melbourne, at $950 return. The most popular connection is from Brisbane to New York and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,056 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to New York is March, where tickets cost $1,047 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,540 and $1,362 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $797.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New York is New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), with an average flight price of $156.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$599
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to New York LaGuardia Airport

FAQs - booking New York flights

  • Where do I go if I’m getting picked up at LaGuardia Airport?

    The person giving you a ride may wait for free for up to 3h at the B Wait Area, which is right beside Terminal A. Once you’ve cleared customs and collected your bags, you can wait outside the arrivals hall of your terminal. Let your ride know that you’re ready, and they’ll be able to pick you up from Bowery Bay Boulevard (if you’re at Terminal A) or along LaGuardia Drive (if you’re at Terminal B, C or D).

  • How do I catch a taxi into Manhattan from John F Kennedy Airport?

    Your nearest taxi rank will be outside the arrivals hall of your terminal building. All you need to do is approach the next available cab driver and ask if they are accepting passengers. You should be charged a flat rate of around $ 52 (approximately A$ 70) to get into Manhattan. If you’re travelling during peak time (16:00 to 20:00 weekdays), an additional fee of around $ 4.50 (approximately A$ 6) will likely be applied to your trip. Tips are customary in the US, so it’s worth having some cash handy.

  • Is there an on-site airport hotel at LaGuardia Airport?

    If you are considering sleeping at the airport you have two options right on the spot: Airway Inn and Comfort Inn Suites. There are also a few accommodation options close to New York City LaGuardia Airport, like Hampton Inn New York LaGuardia Airport, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel or New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, which has a free shuttle service.

  • How do I get to Manhattan from New York City LaGuardia Airport?

    The best option is to check if the hotel you booked offers an airport shuttle service, as this will ensure you have a convenient ride straight to the airport. Those who prefer to use public transportation can take the New York City bus; for example, bus M60 goes to Upper Manhattan. You can also take the bus and connect to the metro to reach your final destination in the city.

  • Does John F. Kennedy International Airport provide services for families with kids?

    Although John F. Kennedy International Airport doesn’t have a lot to offer in terms of child-friendly services or facilities, parents with small children will not have any trouble finding facilities where they can change or feed their baby.

  • Can I hire a car at Newark Liberty Airport?

    Yes, if you want to hire a car for the duration of your stay in New York, there are a number of companies operating at Newark Liberty Airport. To see the rental companies and compare services, visit the airport’s website.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New York?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York was found on the route from Melbourne, at $950 return. The most popular connection is from Brisbane to New York and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,056 in the last 5 days.

  • Which New York airport is closest to central New York?

    Out of the 3 airports in New York, Newark Liberty Airport is the nearest to the city center (3 miles). You'll travel 16 miles to reach the center of New York if you land in New York LaGuardia Airport and 22 miles if you land in New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How much is a flight to New York?

    On average, a flight to New York costs $844. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $838 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to New York are there each week?

    Each week there are around 29,092 direct flights from within Australia to New York. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $838 or less one-way.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New York flight deals.
  • New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) has one on-site hotel, TWA Hotel, which can be found right by Terminal 5. There are also plenty of hotels just outside the terminal precinct that offer free transfers for passengers.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has a free train connecting the airport’s three terminals, the car parks and the hire car facilities. The AirTrain departs every 3-5min between 09:00 and 17:00 and every 15min or so between 17:00 and 09:00.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has four terminals, and the one you arrive at will depend on the airline you fly with. JetBlue passengers generally arrive in Terminal A, while those flying with United, American Airlines, Southwest and Air Canada should arrive in Terminal B. Terminals C and D both cater to Delta, with Terminal C also handling Spirit and WestJet arrivals.
  • When planning flights to New York, note that there are three airports that serve the New York area – New York City LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and John F. Kennedy International Airport. All of them are well connected with the city and one another, and they boast similar services, though John F. Kennedy International Airport is the largest.
  • Want to unwind after the long flight to New York? Think about getting some beauty treatments while at John F. Kennedy International Airport and stop by the XpresSpa, where you can enjoy a relaxing massage, a manicure and more.
  • To reach the centre of New York from Newark Airport, take the Newark Airport Express bus, which runs round the clock and will drop you off at the most popular stops in the city. You can also take the 24-hour AirTrain to connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak, which will allow you to easily reach most areas of the city.
  • Those who are travelling to New York with their pets will find animal relief areas at all the New York airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport features indoor and outdoor relief areas in all terminals, LaGuardia has a mixture of outdoor and indoor pet parks depending on the terminal, while Newark Liberty Airport has pet relief areas outside each terminal.
  • Business travellers who have to do some work or those who want to surf the Internet after their flight to New York can connect to free and unlimited Wi-Fi that is offered by all three airports. Travellers at LaGuardia Airport can also rent workstations, which will provide them with a quiet and comfortable space.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Australia to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to New York. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8503 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Pushing back flight and ultimately cancelling it after multiple changes and hours of delays. Comm were terrible as to what was going on and what options were available.

2.0 MediocreEugene, Aug 2026
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Pushing back flight and ultimately cancelling it after multiple changes and hours of delays. Comm were terrible as to what was going on and what options were available.

Although I know the Airlines cannot control the situation when there’s a ground stoppage, it would’ve been nicer if we would have had more up-to-date information clarity around the delays. Additionally, I think the delays also took a toll on the Cabin crew, particularly the lead flight attendant in first class. She was not very friendly when we boarded the plane for many of the passengers. Number one she refused to hang a garment bag in the front closet for a first class passenger, she was unwilling to dispose of an empty bottle in the trash as I was boarding (despite drinking a bottle of water herself and needing to disregard), and she was very combative with a passenger, who needed to access something from his bag that was Gate checked. Frankly, it was really unfortunate as I’ve never seen a flight attendant behave that way directly to the passengers, particularly when none of us had done anything wrong.

the flight got cancelled - few hours before the departure time - no time to change

The meal tray was not usable it was completely uneven

Flight from Savannah arrived very late and we did not take off till 2 hours after scheduled departure!

My flight was canceled, and instead of rebooking me on a non-stop first-class flight for the same day, which I originally had, Delta rebooked me on a one-stop flight for the following day. When I checked the Delta app, I noticed that there were available flights for both the same day and the next day. I believe this indicates poor management on their part.

So terrible. My flight was 4 hours delayed and we weren't notified til last second within an hour of boarding. WE had to sit on the plane for 4 hours. ridiculous.

The CRJ-900 was clean but the overhead air vents were broken in our First Class row, making the cabin very hot until about 30 mins into the flight. The flight attendants were both extremely apologetic and accommodating though so that is why I rated the flight as very good. They checked on us many times and truly showed they cared. The snacks for an hour and a half flight could be better. Would be nice if there was a small plated meal over convenient store snacks. WiFi also was not working. And it would be nice if Delta had adjustable headrests on these planes.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The flight was late which i understand happens. But we flew Delta one and the Crew was stiff and not that friendly. They didnt offer beverages after they served the lunch. I dont usually do reviews but i felt i must tell you about this crew. They were american not european. We are platinum members and we are usually treated much better

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Overall a positive experience. As long as you are not connecting-I found the discount offered by Kayak and the customer service to be very good.

large seats was good. delayed flight, no food, no entertainment. plane was not cleaned, see rubbish from prior flights

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

Seats could be more comfortable, food was plentiful and good.

It was great. All the crew were professional and nice.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

Compared to our Lufthansa flight out, it was pretty poor. Check-in was a nightmare trying to figure out if it was Lufthansa or United, the Kayak link kept sending us to a dead link with United. Then figuring out which code was United was a mess - it took way too long. On the flight, the seats were uncomfortable, they were out of all wines but red when the flight started, then out of red after the first beverage. The flight attendant said they never get restocked before they turn around to the US, so it happens all the time. The food was so bad we threw it away. For a long flight, it was pretty terrible.

There was no room in overhead bin to place our luggage despite we had tree seats. It means a lot of people had more than 1 carry on bags. When I asked a crew member to help she said that it was not her responsibility.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Very bumpy flight & the crew was not happy to be there

Susan the flight attendant was great. She greeted me with a smile and showed great hospitality.

Horrible! We departed out of terminal 5, not only was the sign for flights and gate information were so badly organized that it took 2 minutes for all of the flight info load for the correct airline. One would think BA would have new and well managed jet ways, but no you had to take a bus to the plane. It took for every and detailed departure by 40 mins. I’ve had better class of service from Indian Airlines. BA needs to work on upscaling to meet the Industry norms. I can see regional airlines using this loading method but not on an international flight.

Flying on this airline is nothing short of a full blown circus clown show. On a recent return from my mother’s funeral, my only available choice from IND to PWM was American, which I hesitantly booked as I rarely fly them for many of the following reasons and never will again. I was booked IND-PHL-PWM totaling about six hours. The flight was cancelled due to NE weather. They rebooked me on a two stop flight IND-DFW (Yes DALLAS)-PHL-PWM, still all on the same day. After arriving in DFW, they continually delayed the DFW-PHL flight due to maintenance issues on the arriving flight. Finally it was delayed to the point that my PHL-PWM connection was no longer possible. They then rebooked me thru LGA with the short flight the NEXT DAY to PWM and offered to put me up for the night in NYC (or so I assumed). The flight DFW-LGA was then delayed so much that I asked to be put in an earlier flight with a lessor delay. Throughout this day chats with their AI assistant were useless as were subsequent chats supposedly with a real person(?). Only one customer service agent in DFW was actually helpful and appeared to care. Upon arrival at LGA post midnight, they issued me car and hotel vouchers in Trenton NEW JERSEY at a very old Howard Johnsons ONE HALF HOUR from LGA. The hotel was an $85, 1.5 rated hotel in a very sketchy area of NJ that I would have never voluntarily booked. As I prepared to catch the car back to LGA the next morning I received a text that my flight was cancelled. TWICE IN TWO DAYS. I went to LGA hoping to have AA book me on an earlier Delta flight. The full service line was at least 200 people deep, so I tried to reach a real person agent by phone. After 1/2 hours on hold I gave up and waited for my later LGA-PWM flight. It actually started boarding on-time, but only shortly after announced a maintenance hold. We were told it was nothing serious, just an adjustment to the Captains seat. Only one update was given while we waited 1.5+ hours for a “SEAT ADJUSTMENT”. Can’t forget to mention that on all of these planes the WiFi only worked on two. During that time at least three others flights in my area announced that they were overbooked and were taking volunteers before bumping people. Another flight to ORD announced a gate change and less than five minutes after announced that they were really not changing and announced for everyone to return to that gate. Can’t forget to mention that on all of these planes the WiFi only worked on two.🤡🤡

Overall good, but it would be better more movies and tv shows options

Boarding was horrendous! Took absolutely forever… and the delay from the broken coffee pot was really kind of ridiculous

Food horrible, even because there was no food the personal was rude and show off and the landing and take off ,was an adventure.

Old plane. Dirty. Not many things worked. Service was poor.

Uncomfortable seats, spotty WiFi, only Biscoff for snack (no one likes those).

boarding announcements werent clear/loud. Tired of those cookies. Of the 3 staff/attendants, 1 was good and the other 2 were mediocre.

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Extremely turbulent landing. Crew was friendly and plane comfortable. Airport and US pre clearance was understaffed

A sandwich and a drink would have been better thank a snack bar...

1 hour late No hot drinks No restroom in the back of the plane

I had wonderful wheelchair assistance through the Montreal airport onto the flight. Air Canada was excellent in this both at the Fredericton airport and the Montreal one where an attendant helped us through customs as well as transport and baggage security.

I had a very disappointing experience with customer service. I was suffering from a severe viral infection that included a rash and persistent cough, leaving me unable to even sit upright. Given the circumstances, I requested travel credits from Canada Air, explaining the potential health risk to others onboard. However, the airline showed no concern for my condition and stated they were not in a position to make decisions based on health considerations. Despite my illness, I received no support or flexibility. Ultimately, I chose to forgo my flight due to their lack of responsiveness. It’s unfortunate that airlines like this operate without prioritizing passenger health and safety.

Flight got delayed for no reason. And Air Canada was doing 3 boardings via the same gate. It was chaotic!

Friendly efficient crew, but plane had no way to charge phone. That is a near necessity with today’s travel where we carry out travel documents on our phones.

Registered my luggage at 5pm. Arrived at JFK at 1:00 am. Worst trip ever. Never again

Air Canada never runs on time. You’re lucky if your flight is not cancelled or diverted. Worst airline in the world for gas lighting its customers.

All was fine. Weather was a bit stormy, but nothing kayak can do about that! 😊

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