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$472 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,007
Overall average: $1,152
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/28Sat 3/7
JFK - SYD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,150
Typical prices: $1,397-$2,098
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Mon 2/16Mon 3/2
JFK - SYD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $1,019 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney (JFK-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
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11:05 am - 12:35 pm
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SYD
33h 30m
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6:00 am - 11:50 pm
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33h 50m
2 stops
$1,007Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 17
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3:05 pm - 12:35 pm
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29h 30m
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2:00 pm - 6:34 am
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31h 34m
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$1,012Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 17
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3:05 pm - 12:35 pm
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SYD
29h 30m
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2:00 pm - 6:34 am
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31h 34m
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$1,017Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
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3:50 pm - 7:20 am
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25h 30m
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9:20 am - 10:48 pm
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27h 28m
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$1,019Air Canada
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27
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9:00 am - 7:20 am
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SYD
56h 20m
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9:20 am - 9:47 pm
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26h 27m
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$1,020Air Canada
Wed, May 13 - Tue, Jun 2
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9:00 am - 7:20 am
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32h 20m
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9:20 am - 9:47 pm
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26h 27m
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$1,021Air Canada
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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10:40 am - 8:20 am
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30h 40m
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9:20 am - 9:32 pm
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26h 12m
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$1,025Air Canada
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 17
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
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36h 05m
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2:00 pm - 6:34 am
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31h 34m
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$1,026Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 8
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9:45 am - 9:35 am
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31h 50m
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11:20 am - 3:09 pm
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43h 49m
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$1,029Air Canada
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
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34h 21m
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9:20 am - 10:48 pm
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27h 28m
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$1,030Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney, 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 from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney is February, where tickets cost $1,152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,877 and $1,565 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney, 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 on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$472
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney flights

  • What are the common layover options for Qantas Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    Common layover options for Qantas Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney may include cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas. These layovers typically provide convenient connections for passengers traveling on this route. Please note that specific layover options can vary based on the airline's scheduling and operational factors.

  • Does Virgin Australia have any kid-friendly amenities for flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    Virgin Australia offers various kid-friendly amenities for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney. These include children's entertainment options such as movies, TV shows, and games, as well as special meals designed for younger travelers. The airline also provides activity packs to keep children engaged during the flight.

  • Can I pre-book my seat on Qantas Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    Yes, Qantas Airways allows passengers to pre-book their seats on flights. When making a reservation, you can usually select your preferred seat during the booking process. Alternatively, you may be able to choose or change your seat later by accessing your booking through the airline's website or contacting their customer service.

  • What public transportation means can I use after my flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    After your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney, you have several public transportation options available. You can use the Airport Link train service, which provides direct access from the airport to various locations in Sydney. Additionally, buses, taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney was $472 for a one-way ticket and $1,007 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    On your way to Sydney, you’ll fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Sydney from New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Sydney, ANA or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Sydney are ANA and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,235 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,360 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney?

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Sydney from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $892 or less one-way and $1,188 or less round-trip.
  • Qantas Airways offers a range of in-flight entertainment options on its flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Sydney (SYD). Passengers can enjoy a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games on personal seatback screens. Additionally, there are audio programs, podcasts, and a variety of reading materials available. The airline aims to provide a diverse and enjoyable entertainment experience for its passengers throughout the journey.
  • Qantas Airways offers a special food experience called "Neil Perry's Rockpool" on its flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney. Created by renowned Australian chef Neil Perry, this dining option provides passengers with a unique and elevated culinary journey. The menu features a selection of gourmet dishes inspired by the finest Australian ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience during the long-haul flight.
  • Qantas Airways promotes sustainable travel on flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney through various initiatives. They prioritize fuel-efficient aircraft, invest in sustainable aviation fuels, and implement measures to reduce carbon emissions. They also encourage passengers to offset their carbon footprint by participating in their carbon offset program.
  • Delta Air Lines offers various seat upgrade options on flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sydney. Passengers can choose from options such as Delta One, which provides a luxurious and premium experience with lie-flat seats and enhanced amenities. Additionally, Delta Comfort+ offers extra legroom and priority boarding. Economy passengers can also opt for Preferred Seats for a more comfortable journey. These upgrade options cater to different preferences and travel needs.
  • Qantas Airways offers lounges for passengers flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Sydney. The lounges available include the Qantas International First Lounge and the Qantas International Business Lounge. These lounges provide comfortable seating, dining options, complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi access, and other amenities to enhance the travel experience for Qantas passengers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Sydney

 
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ANAOverall score based on 1082 reviews
8.5Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
8.7Crew
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Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

The ROOM was great. We would love to have it on all of our flights. LOL

I would prefer to fly with Japanese airlines over American ones. They have better food and service overall

United Airlines crew members do not know how to deal with emergency situation that caused our flight delay. For example, they should have asked the maintenance or seat belt repair personnel to come and fix the seat belt while they were looking for a volunteer to book another flight.

The pilot was kept warning about the weather terrifying us. The flight attendants were not warm or pleasant.

Entertainment and food is best. I love to use ana for a lots japanese movies…. Food was best

I couldn’t sit with my daughter. we are separate and both seat was not window or halway side. in the middle. if we sit together will be share comfort seat and more easy travel. this is bad.

First trip from Tulsa to Houston by air. It went by quickly. I watched half a movie and continued the rest on the next flight. Staff was considerate and helpful.

The meals were sufficient and tasty considering it was air travel food. Water coffee and juices offered each time a meal came by and water distributed between meals. It was good service in my opinion. Plenty of movies to enjoy. May not be the one you want but plenty of older movies and plenty of current ones as well. I enjoyed the trip.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

My flight from New York to Canada and Canada to Brisbane was canceled, so I had to take united airlines instead flight from New York to Dubai then layover in Dubai 8 hours then from Dubai to Brisbane it was extremely difficult for me , it was a nightmare flying with Canadian airlines unfortunately.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

Strike pissed me n stranded in middle of no where

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

Terrible. My brother broke his leg and couldn’t board the flight and air Canada couldn’t do anything about rescheduling his flight. Poor customer service and help all around

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

The seats are soooooooo small in economy. I was offered no tea or coffee in the am. When I asked was told that it was too late. The plane was 2 hours late leaving.

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