Question 1

If my flight to Australia will be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, what type of ground transportation choices should I expect at the airport to take me to the center of Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Trains operates trains that make the trip in about 11min for a cost of around AUD 19 (USD 14). There are also several bus companies that offer service in around 15min for a cost of about AUD 5.50 (USD 4).

Question 2

If I have booked my flight to Australia, will I need to have a passport to travel there and do I need to get a visa before my trip?

Accepted Answer

Travelers that are heading to Australia from the New York area will need a valid passport and the passport will need to be valid at the time of your entry into Australia. Do make sure that your passport has at least one blank page. You will need to obtain a visa before your trip or an Electronic Travel Authority through the website of the Australian government.

Question 3

If I've just gotten off of a long flight from New York to Sydney and I want to take a shower, are there any services available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are free showers available at the airport but you will need to bring your own toiletries and towel. You will find the showers in Terminal 1 near Gates 24, 31, and 51. You will also find shower services in the check-in area near Counters A and K.

Question 4

If I am bringing my children along on the trip to Australia and I plan on renting a car, what type of child seat laws should I know about before I leave the airport?

Accepted Answer

Any child that is six months or less must ride in a rear-facing car seat and children up to four years old must ride in a forward-facing car seat. Children that are older than four years old but less than seven years old must ride in a booster seat.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 to Australia.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 from New York to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 10

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 11

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York to Australia were found on Qantas Airways ($1,151) and Air Canada ($1,161).

Question 12

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York to Australia were found on Qantas Airways ($1,151) and Air Canada ($1,161).

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,348 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,631.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,348 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,631.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Australia is September, when tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,533 and $2,308 respectively.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Australia is September, when tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,533 and $2,308 respectively.

Question 17

What is the cheapest New York to Australia flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Australia from New York found in the last 5 days was to Sydney, at $1,248 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Sydney (SYD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,248.

Question 18

What is the cheapest New York to Australia flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Australia from New York found in the last 5 days was to Sydney, at $1,248 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Sydney (SYD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,248.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Question 21

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from New York to Australia. They are: American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at $850 for a round-trip flight to Sydney (SYD). On average, American Airlines offers the best prices for nonstop flights between New York and Australia.

Question 22

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from New York to Australia. They are: American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at $850 for a round-trip flight to Sydney (SYD). On average, American Airlines offers the best prices for nonstop flights between New York and Australia.

Question 23

How long does a flight from New York to Australia take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to Australia depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to Australia from New York are to Brisbane, which takes 21h 50m, Sydney, which takes 25h 14m, and Melbourne, which takes 26h 49m.

Question 24

How long does a flight from New York to Australia take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to Australia depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to Australia from New York are to Brisbane, which takes 21h 50m, Sydney, which takes 25h 14m, and Melbourne, which takes 26h 49m.

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