Flights from New York to Sydney
New York to Sydney (JFK–SYD) is one of the longest city pairs in the world, and as of July 2026 no airline flies it nonstop — every itinerary connects, most often through a US West Coast gateway. The fastest routings go via Los Angeles. Qantas has confirmed Sydney–New York as its next "Project Sunrise" nonstop after London, though it has not yet set a launch date. Use Flyroz to compare live fares, then book directly with the airline or travel site.
Airports for this journey
International route- From
- John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK)
- New York, USA
- To
- Kingsford Smith (SYD)
- Sydney, Australia
- Route context
- International airport pair
- Information review
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Estimated journey duration
There is no nonstop JFK–SYD service. One-stop journeys start at about 20h 50m via Los Angeles, with San Francisco (~21h 20m), Dallas–Fort Worth (~21h 05m) and Auckland (~21h 25m) close behind; total times stretch well beyond that depending on the layover (FlightConnections, accessed 2026-07-11). Qantas has said a future nonstop would be shorter and less demanding than its Sydney–London flight, but no timing is confirmed.
Airlines and current route context
With no nonstop operating, the route is served one-stop by a broad set of carriers connecting through their hubs — including Qantas and American via Los Angeles, United via San Francisco or Los Angeles, Air New Zealand via Auckland, and Delta via Los Angeles (FlightConnections lists 19 carriers serving the full JFK–SYD journey, accessed 2026-07-11). Qantas has confirmed a nonstop Sydney–New York service will follow its October 2027 Sydney–London launch, flown by the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
Direct and connecting guidance
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Timing and booking guidance
Fares tend to be higher around major holidays and the northern-summer and year-end peaks, and lower in quieter months. Booking ahead and keeping dates flexible generally gives more choice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to fly from New York to Sydney?
The quickest one-stop routings connect through Los Angeles, at roughly 20h 50m total, with San Francisco, Dallas–Fort Worth and Auckland close behind. Actual times depend on your layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Sydney?
The route is flown one-stop by carriers including Qantas and American (via Los Angeles), United (via San Francisco or Los Angeles), Air New Zealand (via Auckland) and Delta (via Los Angeles). Run a live search to compare fares and routings on your dates.
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