Cheap flights from SYD to JFK (Kingsford Smith Intl. to John F. Kennedy Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SYD to JFK starting at $689 One Way, $1,017 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,017 for return flights and $689 for one-way flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,017 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,017
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Sydney to New York, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $1,017 found 6 hours ago
Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,102 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,102
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from Sydney to New York, returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $1,102 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 16
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,153 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,153
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Sydney to New York, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $1,153 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,202 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,202
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Sydney to New York, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $1,202 found 6 hours ago
Sun, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 30
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,289 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,289
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from Sydney to New York, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $1,289 found 5 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Comfort Inn JFK Airport
Comfort Inn JFK Airport
2.5 out of 5
132-15 150th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
$178 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$207 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,678 reviews)
"Very convenient"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Comfort Inn JFK Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
3.5 out of 5
135-30 140th Street, Jamaica, NY
$188 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$219 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (551 reviews)
"Last minute booking due to air plane cancellation. Waited 55 min for a shuttle after calling 2 times. Finally took an Uber. Room was ok. Spacious and with 2 queen beds, wich was great. No water bottles in the room even though 2 were supposed to be there complementary. Front desk kindly extended check ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Hampton Inn NY-JFK
Hampton Inn NY-JFK
2.5 out of 5
144-10 135th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
$184 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$215 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,938 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hampton Inn NY-JFK
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
$218 nightly
The price is $253 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$253 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,537 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and great location. Staff was professional but not Friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
$177 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$207 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,094 reviews)
"Overall had a great stay! The only disappointment was that I called at 10am the day of my check-in to see if I could check in early, and was told we could check in around 11-11:30. Arrived at the hotel at that time and then was told we couldn’t check in until 1. Just frustrating hearing that after ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Hotel St. James
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
$218 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$254 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,776 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New York Hotels With Airport Transportation

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
4 out of 5
104-04 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY
$229 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$266 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,431 reviews)
"Nice place exceeded my expectations"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5
14425 153rd Ln, Jamaica, NY
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino ...
"Not only was the water from the shower head going in ever direction because it was so gross from lack of cleaning, but there were 2 cockroaches found in the bathroom. The beds were comfortable, but since the bathroom was not clean I would have to question the cleanliness of the beds. I'm just glad ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2021

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Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
3 out of 5
145-11 N Conduit Ave, Jamaica, NY
$218 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$254 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,052 reviews)
"Nice ppl"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New York Hotels

Pod 51
Pod 51
3 out of 5
230 E 51st St, New York, NY
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$140 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,699 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times - convenience makes a difference!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Pod 51
Pod 39
Pod 39
3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street, New York, NY
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$171 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews)
"Friendly, clean, close to everything. The room was small and there was no refrigerator to store the refrigerated items. Everything else was very good."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Pod 39
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
$177 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$207 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,094 reviews)
"Overall had a great stay! The only disappointment was that I called at 10am the day of my check-in to see if I could check in early, and was told we could check in around 11-11:30. Arrived at the hotel at that time and then was told we couldn’t check in until 1. Just frustrating hearing that after ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Hotel St. James
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New York

The Belvedere Hotel
The Belvedere Hotel
3.5 out of 5
319 W 48th St, New York, NY
$160 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$189 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,701 reviews)
"It's a perfect location and everyone there is so pleasant and friendly and incredibly helpful. Staying there makes it feel like family."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

The Belvedere Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
4.5 out of 5
345 W 35th Street, New York, NY
$167 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$196 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,856 reviews)

Families like: Bicycle rentals nearby, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Good afternoon I always like to stay at this property. My stay get better and better every time 👍 Thanks so much again"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
4 out of 5
1568 Broadway, New York, NY
$250 nightly
The price is $290 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$290 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,448 reviews)
"Very clean and modern. Great bedding and bathroom. Very well planned out gym. Hotel restaurant is expensive."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SYD to JFK Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SYD Address & GPS
Address:
Sydney NSW,
Australia
IATA Code:
SYD
Longitude:
151.179898
Latitude:
-33.932922
Time Zone:
Australia/Sydney
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SYD to JFK?
You'll need to change planes if you're planning to get from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to JFK. Various companies operate on this route with just one stopover, including Qantas, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Sydney Airport to JFK Airport?
With the shortest flight time from Sydney Airport to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) being 23 hours and 33 minutes, we recommend you have some in-flight survival tricks in your repertoire. Neck pillows, earplugs and eye-masks should be among the basic items you put in your hand luggage.
How many hours flight from Sydney Airport to JFK Airport?
From the time you depart SYD to the minute the wheels touch the ground in JFK Airport, you'll have been traveling for approximately 23 hours and 38 minutes. Get through this long-haul flight by bringing all the essentials such as a neck pillow, an eye mask, earplugs and a sweatshirt.
What airlines have the most flights from Sydney Airport to JFK Airport?
Do a bit of shopping, sit down for a coffee, chat with a stranger ... Airport stopovers don't have to be a drag! If you're planning to travel from Sydney Airport to JFK Airport, you won't be able to fly direct. Be prepared to make a stop somewhere.

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