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 $781 One Way, $1,148 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,148 for return flights and $781 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, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 13
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,148 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,148
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Jul 29 from Sydney to New York, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,148 found 6 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Nov 20
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,239 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,239
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Sydney to New York, returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $1,239 found 5 days ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 7
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,304 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,304
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Sydney to New York, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $1,304 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Jul 23
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,323 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,323
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 23 from Sydney to New York, returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,323 found 8 hours ago
Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Jul 23
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,381 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,381
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jun 23 from Sydney to New York, returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,381 found 8 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd

2 out of 5
153-95 Rockaway Blvd Jamaica NY
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 in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (121 reviews)
"Noisy"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd
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
$234 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$272 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,809 reviews)
"在機場位置附近這間酒店較為新。唯獨是早餐的時候時，我本身預訂時已經加入早餐，但餐廳職員還向我收取"

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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
$198 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$231 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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! (3,310 reviews)
"We stayed in NY on the way to milan at the Sheraton 4 points flushing and had a great room and hotel for about $70 less than the Hampton, hoped the Hampton would be good for return before onward journey, but was like $271 for a motel feel , room smelled like smokers and was older , bathroom sink ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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 New York NY
$231 nightly
The price is $269 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$269 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,941 reviews)
"Negative remarks: 1. No coffee maker in the room and no complementary coffee in the lobby. This combination doesn't make for a good impression. 2. Room was tired looking. Bathroom was poorly designed (lean over the sink and hit your head on a shelf) 3. Lobby decor is more suited to a hospital waiting ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
$194 nightly
The price is $226 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$226 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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! (8,014 reviews)
"El personal muy amable."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
$179 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$209 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,750 reviews)
"I got in Town at 1am they cancelled my reservation and said they gave my room away so I couldn’t rebook. All hotels in the area were booked. A week later I get charged $600 for cancellation. They were the ones that cancelled it. Now it’s impossible to contact them. Total scam."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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
$155 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$181 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,541 reviews)
"Nice place near LGA. Rooms are clean and well appointed. Staff is friendly and ready to help."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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 ...
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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
$209 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$243 total
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,360 reviews)
"The Front Desk Staff was Amazing. I called early in the day to make them aware of a late Check In and the Lady (Kathleen) was very reassuring that it was fine. My Birthday was the Day before and they upgraded my Room and the Restaurant even gave me a Slice Of Cheesecake which was Delicious. I will ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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
$113 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$130 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk.
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,117 reviews)
"We had an early check in, fast and pleasant staff at the receptionist desk. Our room was clean, with a cozy feel. It’s like back in my dorm in college. Our room was clean and just in front or the shared bathroom. The location was great, near restaurants and a short distance to the subway. We felt ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$160 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,775 reviews)
"The room was cute and clean and had everything I needed. I loved the location too and walked everywhere. The AC was great in the room."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

3 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
$152 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$178 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,370 reviews)
"I travel for my work. After reading the reviews, I decided to give Hotel St. James a try. The price was right and the location was optimal for the job. The historic property is quite clean, due to an attentive staff. The rooms themselves left a lot to be desired. The first room I was in was bare ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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
$134 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$160 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (4,081 reviews)
"Good location for many NYC sites. Rooms are dated, carpets in poor condition. Front desk staff was helpful."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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
$150 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$176 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,110 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Overall it was ok"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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
$234 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from May 22 to May 23
$272 total
May 22 - May 23
Total with 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 breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,792 reviews)
"Perfect location. Steps away from TS and NYC subway lines. The hotel was clean, modern, and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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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