Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SYD to EWR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to New York Newark Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SYD and EWR:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to New York Newark Airport flight is Rs132,422. A return ticket is currently Rs265,442. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to EWR if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sydney Airport to New York Newark Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney Airport's on-time performance, 66% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney Airport to New York Newark Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Book a hotel close to EWR if you're catching a late Sydney Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a New York Newark Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from New York Newark Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
From New York Newark Airport, New York is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Airport to New York Newark Airport. For a quieter experience, go to New York in September.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to New York Newark Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to EWR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its top sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.