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 $723 One Way, $991 Round Trip

Prices starting at $991 for return flights and $723 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.

Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 18
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$991 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$991
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Feb 4 from Sydney to New York, returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $991 found 2 days ago
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 2
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,126 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,126
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 16 from Sydney to New York, returning Tue, Mar 2, priced at $1,126 found 4 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,138 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,138
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from Sydney to New York, returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $1,138 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,164 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,164
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from Sydney to New York, returning Fri, Nov 27, priced at $1,164 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,215 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,215
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from Sydney to New York, returning Fri, Nov 6, priced at $1,215 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Hampton Inn NY-JFK

Hampton Inn NY-JFK

2.5 out of 5
144-10 135th Avenue Jamaica NY
$194 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$229 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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 ...
Hampton Inn NY-JFK
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
$221 nightly
The price is $260 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$260 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (2,030 reviews)
"Our server was very good. Turkey club had no turkey. Room decent but felt like a semi renovated Holiday Inn. Neighborhood around hotel is sketchy."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Comfort Inn JFK Airport

Comfort Inn JFK Airport

2.5 out of 5
132-15 150th Avenue Jamaica NY
$186 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$221 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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 helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,877 reviews)
"2nd stay in 30 days. No complaints"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Comfort Inn 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.

Hotels In New York

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
$233 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$274 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)
"NA"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
$223 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$263 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (7,382 reviews)
"Hands down the worst Hyatt I've stayed at. The bathtub was clogged (and maintenance never showed up after we reported it), the toilet flush was extremely noisy, and the touch light controls were barely responsive. On top of that, there was no room service, and the street noise was terrible even up ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
$165 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$196 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
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.

Low Priced New York Hotels

Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
$125 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$150 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,208 reviews)
"Nice but expensive"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
$135 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$162 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,825 reviews)
"I stayed at Pod 39 Hotel in Manhattan, New York, for 5 nights in May 2026. I booked my reservation through Expedia and paid the full amount in advance with my credit card. The advertised rate was approximately $264 per night, and Expedia indicated the total price of the stay. At check-in, I was surprised ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

3 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
$208 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$246 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
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! (7,652 reviews)
"Exceptional value for the price and location"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 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
$153 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$186 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (4,160 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay very much. Our room was very nice. The hotel is conveniently located to restaurants, theaters and other points of interest."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$167 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$199 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (2,196 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"All flights were delayed and refused to refund or reschedule. Very rude."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$223 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$263 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (6,068 reviews)
"Only wish there was parking"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 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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