Cheap Flights to New York

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Brisbane to New York flights $1020 $1332
Melbourne to New York flights   $1303
Sydney to New York flights   $1313
Adelaide to New York flights $3903 $1848
Gold Coast to New York flights   $1850
Cairns to New York flights   $2013
Perth to New York flights   $2059
Canberra to New York flights   $2070
Darwin to New York flights   $2301

Prices last updated: 13 Jun 2026 10:45


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to New York

Return fares to New York by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,336
Aug 2026
$1,241
Sep 2026
$1,250
Oct 2026
$1,253
Nov 2026
$1,224
Dec 2026
$2,780
Jan 2027
$2,295
Feb 2027
$1,236
Mar 2027
$1,219
Apr 2027
$2,217

The cheapest month to fly to New York is March 2027, with return fares from $1,219 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,780).

When Should You Fly to New York?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to New York, with return fares from $1,219. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,780 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to New York average around $1,605. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and February, you'll generally pay up to 24% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to New York

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to New York

July 2026
$1,336
August 2026
$1,241
September 2026
$1,250
October 2026
$1,253
November 2026
$1,224
December 2026
$2,780
January 2027
$2,295
February 2027
$1,236
March 2027
$1,219
April 2027
$2,217

Average Prices for Return Flights to New York

These are the average prices for return airfares to New York

July 2026
$3,480
August 2026
$2,978
September 2026
$3,044
October 2026
$2,937
November 2026
$2,901
December 2026
$3,878
January 2027
$3,769
February 2027
$2,906
March 2027
$3,055
April 2027
$3,513

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the cheapest time to travel to New York?

The cheapest month to travel is typically March.

How much do return flights to New York cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to New York is $1304.

What is the cheapest date to fly to New York?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to New York is 12 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.

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