Flying from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Explore your options for heading out from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city runs on the UTC+11 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from New York to SYD.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to SYD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SYD flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
When organising your flight ticket from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a reliable starting point for any trip.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is Rs130,773. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs246,022. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to SYD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Plan your visit to Sydney in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your New York to SYD flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are major attractions which should feature on any good Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without seeing Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.
