Statistics on New York City-Sydney flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sydney (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Sydney from New York City airport is $ 1513 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1333 (in february) and $ 1978 (in december), which is a saving of $ 180 or a surplus of $ 466 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1188 to $1242 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sydney before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Sydney plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60132 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1333, saving $ 180 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1513). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1978).
Flight New York City-Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1454 | $ 1748 | fair price |
| February | $ 1120 | $ 1333 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1150 | $ 1334 | good price |
| April | $ 1190 | $ 1386 | good price |
| May | $ 1162 | $ 1364 | good price |
| June | $ 1300 | $ 1569 | fair price |
| July | $ 1443 | $ 1746 | fair price |
| August | $ 1224 | $ 1439 | good price |
| September | $ 1177 | $ 1395 | good price |
| October | $ 1231 | $ 1464 | good price |
| November | $ 1199 | $ 1387 | good price |
| December | $ 1574 | $ 1978 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Sydney
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Sydney range from $918 to $1997. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $918 to $972), 1% at the maximum price (from $1943 to $1997). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1242 to $1296 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Sydney flight
There are 13 companies that serve New York City from Sydney airport: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, United, Qantas, Spirit Airlines, ANA, jetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 60132 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the New York City->Sydney route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Sydney flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $111. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sydney to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $109. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Top prices New York City-Sydney
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Sydney | 06-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 1013 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 990 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 19-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 1056 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 987 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 11-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 1018 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Sydney | 21-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 1059 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 04-09 to 11-09-2025 | $ 1000 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Sydney | 16-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 1040 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 21-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 964 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 08-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 1036 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Sydney to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Sydney flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1422 $, which is a saving of 91 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (420 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Sydney flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1576 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1668), 3 to 4 months ($ 1706), 4 to 5 months ($ 1692) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1151 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1190), 2 to 3 months ($ 1222), 3 to 4 months ($ 1271), 4 to 5 months ($ 1298), 5 to 6 months ($ 1314) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1120 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1298), 2 to 3 months ($ 1208), 3 to 4 months ($ 1270) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1254 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1293), 3 to 4 months ($ 1268), 4 to 5 months ($ 1309) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1215 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1351), 2 to 3 months ($ 1228), 4 to 5 months ($ 1283), 5 to 6 months ($ 1257) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1346 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1557), 4 to 5 months ($ 1414), 5 to 6 months ($ 1379), 6 to 7 months ($ 1544), 7 to 8 months ($ 1505), 8 to 9 months ($ 1508) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1570 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1740), 4 to 5 months ($ 1600), 6 to 7 months ($ 1652), 7 to 8 months ($ 1699), 8 to 9 months ($ 1714), 9 to 10 months ($ 1740), 10 to 11 months ($ 1742) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1295 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1429), 5 to 6 months ($ 1314), 7 to 8 months ($ 1337), 8 to 9 months ($ 1364) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1285 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1331), 3 to 4 months ($ 1349), 6 to 7 months ($ 1296), 7 to 8 months ($ 1315), 9 to 10 months ($ 1387) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1295 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1397), 2 to 3 months ($ 1395), 7 to 8 months ($ 1358), 9 to 10 months ($ 1410) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1303 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1326), 3 to 4 months ($ 1371), 8 to 9 months ($ 1339), 9 to 10 months ($ 1329), 10 to 11 months ($ 1385) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1863 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1871), 2 to 3 months ($ 1902), 3 to 4 months ($ 1932), 4 to 5 months ($ 1929), 5 to 6 months ($ 1956), 9 to 10 months ($ 1890) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $37. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $54 more.
New York City to Sydney: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1482 $1067 to $1845 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1308 $990 to $2205 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1379 $966 to $1840 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1513 $1081 to $4220 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1325 $972 to $1656 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1247 $960 to $1544 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1319 $948 to $1619 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1305 $949 to $1499 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1700 $1359 to $2438 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1540 $1360 to $2008 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1488 $1268 to $1935 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1477 $1347 to $1611 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!