Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
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✈️ Cheap flights from Sydney to New York
Compare Sydney – New York fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 16,013 km and takes around 20 h 00 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance16,013 km (9,950 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 20 h 00 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceNew York is 15 hours behind Sydney
🛫 AirportsSYD → JFK, EWR, LGA
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $755
📅 Cheapest months to fly Sydney → New York
- $821Oct 26
- $755Nov 26
- $1,384Dec 26
- $2,166Jan 27
- $763Feb 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit United States
Best: April-June and September-October – mild weather across most of the country and fewer crowds.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler, good for cities and southern destinations.
Weather by month in New York City
- 4°Jan🌧
- 6°Feb🌧
- 10°Mar🌧
- 17°Apr🌧
- 22°May🌧
- 27°Jun🌧
- 29°Jul🌧
- 28°Aug🌧
- 24°Sep🌧
- 18°Oct🌧
- 12°Nov🌧
- 6°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- See the Grand Canyon – Watch the sun paint layers of red rock in one of the world's great natural wonders.
- Explore New York City – Walk Central Park, ride the subway and gaze at the skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Drive the Pacific Coast Highway – Follow cliffs, beaches and redwoods along California's coast.
- Visit Yellowstone – See geysers, hot springs and bison roam in America's first national park.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackKeep two cards in two places
Carry one card in your wallet and hide a backup in your bag, so one lost wallet never ends the trip.
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Sydney to New York flights: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to New York?
A nonstop flight from Sydney to New York takes about 20 h 00 min for the 16,013 km (9,950 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is New York from Sydney?
New York is about 16,013 km (9,950 miles) from Sydney as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New York?
Right now New York is 15 hours behind Sydney. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New York?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $755. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Sydney and New York?
From Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). In New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA).
Do I need a visa for United States?
It depends on your passport – see our United States visa & entry guide.
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