$597 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to New York

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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

Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 17
Air Canada Logo
10:15 am - 4:40 pm
BNE
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EWR
20h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 7:05 am
EWR
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BNE
23h 00m
1 stop
$868Air Canada
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 17
Air Canada Logo
10:15 am - 4:40 pm
BNE
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EWR
20h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
4:30 pm - 7:05 am
EWR
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BNE
24h 35m
2 stops
$875Air Canada
Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 19
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 11:59 pm
MEL
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EWR
28h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 7:30 am
EWR
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MEL
22h 45m
1 stop
$963United Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 1:10 am
MEL
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EWR
28h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:15 am
EWR
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MEL
24h 15m
1 stop
$964United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 22
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 6:00 am
MEL
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EWR
34h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 7:50 am
EWR
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MEL
29h 50m
2 stops
$970Delta
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 2
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 9:53 pm
MEL
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JFK
25h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 7:50 am
JFK
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MEL
45h 25m
1 stop
$970Delta
Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 9
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 3:33 pm
SYD
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JFK
35h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 6:25 am
JFK
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SYD
27h 55m
2 stops
$994American Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 6:52 pm
MEL
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JFK
23h 07m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
$1,179Qantas Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Apr 13
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:59 pm
MEL
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LGA
26h 14m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 6:45 am
LGA
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MEL
29h 11m
2 stops
$1,245American Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 28
Qantas Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 9:29 pm
MEL
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LGA
21h 54m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:47 pm - 5:00 am
LGA
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MEL
44h 13m
1 stop
$1,253Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

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 7 days.

In the last 7 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York was found on the route from Melbourne, at $868 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to New York and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $288 in the last 7 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 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 October, where tickets cost $1,031 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,537 and $1,305 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $1,206.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 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 $147.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$597
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to Newark Liberty 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 7 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York was found on the route from Melbourne, at $868 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to New York and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $288 in the last 7 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 $1,102. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,019 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 34,606 direct flights from within Australia to New York. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% 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 $1,021 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8428 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Seats were comfortable, 8 hours. One flight attendant was not appropriate in his verbal response: "Please, DON'T touch me.", after being tapped near his elbow after being made unaware he skipped serving me & had passed further down the aisle.

10.0 ExcellentVictor, May 2026
MXP - JFK
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Seats were comfortable, 8 hours. One flight attendant was not appropriate in his verbal response: "Please, DON'T touch me.", after being tapped near his elbow after being made unaware he skipped serving me & had passed further down the aisle.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

The flight was delayed 90 minutes The Gate was wrong The Restroom on Aircraft was not clean There was a half used water bottle in my seat

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

Wonderful crew, great movie selection and good food. I prefer Airbus to Boeing, much more comfortable

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

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

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

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.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Broken tray table. Erratic service. Premium economy is more economy than premium- other airlines treat PE much better. No lounge access.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

My food prefer was confirmed by email 2x and still the crew claim they had no pre-order. I taken ill while in India so I needed to avoid Indian sauces and spices, so the problem with the preorder was unacceptable. Additionally, is there a new rule to automatically not to disturb passengers? I would like this as an option. Lastly, for breakfast I needed to avoid Indian and I’m allergic to eggs.. therefore the only option was pancakes and guess what was not available!!!

It was a really seamless flight and the entertainment selection was excellent.

Business class would have been better , poor quality blanket , services

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Food was awful. TV didn’t work for long haul flight and my husband needed credit. Staff was nice and did their best but overall conditions were very uncomfortable.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

In general, flight attendants were not very welcoming. Because of delays in departure and luggage handling, we missed our connecting flight. Offered a later flight on standby but available seats were then taken by 4 or 5 airline crew so slept at airport and got home next day. I am a frequent traveler, and this experience was the worst.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

Flight was fine, but not having WiFi was a major negative

Everything was excellent and I enjoyed myself. Thank for everything

A chaotic and uncomfortable experience from start to finish. The boarding process was a disaster; despite group numbers, it was a free-for-all that the staff failed to manage (especially after group 5). Once on board, the "entertainment" was non-existent. There are no seatback screens, and the mobile app selection is incredibly thin. The hardware is severely dated. My seat had zero cushioning left—it felt like sitting on a hard board for the entire flight—and the legroom was cramped. To make matters worse, the bathroom was repulsive, with toilet paper, soiled paper towels and liquid/pee all over the floor. When I did interact with the crew, they provided the absolute bare minimum and made me feel like an inconvenience for asking for anything. Avoid this flight if you can.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Flight itself was not bad at all. However: my checked bag (checked in Calgary) did not make it onto this flight as I found out after I landed at EWR. I still don't have it but it appears that it is on its way to me.

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

taking our carryon and forcing us to check it through

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.

Horrible flight cancelled had to buy another very expensive ticket

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.

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