Cheap Flights to New York

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Airports in New York

Compare routes to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to New York. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,416.
The cheapest month to fly to New York is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and United States. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to New York is $1,416. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near New York is New York Newark – which is 14.1 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from $1,416.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to New York is Monday, 9 June 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in New York in April is around 9°C. The warmest month in New York is typically July, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August, and it usually rains the least in February.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Flying to New York

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$601
Cheapest month to flyJune

How to find cheap flights to New York

  • $1,416 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a round-trip flight to New York. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is $601.

  • Be the first to know about fare changes by creating a Price Alert. As soon as New York ticket prices go down, we'll let you know.

  • To pick up cheap tickets to New York, book six months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.

  • Expand your search for cheap New York flights by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. You'll see fares for surrounding airports which could offer better deals.

  • Taking an indirect route can help you save, so look for New York plane tickets that have a stop or two. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to New York

  • May is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to New York.

  • To find the cheapest month for New York flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares that are available.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to New York and the perfect time to experience the city in full swing.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Lock in your New York plane tickets then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. New York is warmest in July, averaging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -6ºC (21ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).

Flying to New York: what you need to know

Getting to central New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK, the city's main gateway, is about 48 kilometres from central New York.

  • Once you've landed from your flight to New York, the drive to the centre takes around 50 minutes.

  • The ride when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get some sleep or quickly freshen up after your New York flight. These hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:

New York highlights

  • Put these popular attractions on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to New York:

    • Statue of Liberty

    • Central Park

    • Empire State Building

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