| Route | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne to New York flights | $834 | $1325 |
| Sydney to New York flights | $1053 | $1410 |
| Brisbane to New York flights | $1554 | |
| Gold Coast to New York flights | $1865 | |
| Adelaide to New York flights | $1896 | |
| Perth to New York flights | $1903 | |
| Canberra to New York flights | $2004 |
| Route | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto to New York flights | $175 | |
| Christchurch to New York flights | $1740 |
Prices last updated: 13 Jul 2026 22:59
Return fares to New York by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to New York is August 2026, with return fares from $1,304 — 43% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $2,290).
Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to New York, with return fares from $1,304. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,290.
Across the year, return fares to New York average around $1,634. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, March and October, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to New York
These are the average prices for return airfares to New York
The cheapest month to travel is typically August.
How much do return flights to New York cost?The best price we found for a return flight to New York is $1326.
What is the cheapest date to fly to New York?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to New York is 16 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to New York?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to New York is United.
Which airlines fly direct to New York?Qantas flies direct.
How long does a direct flight to New York take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 20 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for New York?The IATA code for All airports is NYC.
When should you book flights to New York?From our data, you should book flights to New York 60 days out.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is in Queens, about 25 km south-east of Midtown Manhattan. All terminals are linked by the free AirTrain, which connects to the subway and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).
Congestion Pricing applies to vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, so tolls on taxis and rideshare are higher than they used to be. If you are driving or renting a car, the main route is the Van Wyck Expressway to the Queens Midtown Tunnel or the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel; E-ZPass speeds up toll payment significantly.
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