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, $1,160 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,160 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.

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 7
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,160 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,160
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Sydney to New York, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $1,160 found 5 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 31
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,252 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,252
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Sydney to New York, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $1,252 found 15 hours ago
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 31
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,259 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,259
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Sydney to New York, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $1,259 found 15 hours ago
Sun, May 10 - Thu, May 28
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,261 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,261
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sun, May 10 from Sydney to New York, returning Thu, May 28, priced at $1,261 found 15 hours ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
SYD
Sydney
JFK
New York
$1,278 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,278
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Sydney to New York, returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $1,278 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

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
$184 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$215 total
Mar 16 - Mar 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! (1,407 reviews)
The restaurant was quiet and the waiters kind and friendly !

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
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
$222 nightly
The price is $258 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$258 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,313 reviews)
Room smelled strongly of urine…not exaggerating. The staff were rude. The shower was clogged. The area was not nice. Next time I would just stay in Manahattan and uber over. I’m not a picky person, but this hotel was nasty.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Hampton Inn NY-JFK

Hampton Inn NY-JFK

2.5 out of 5
144-10 135th Avenue Jamaica NY
$172 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$200 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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! (3,195 reviews)
The receptionists both shifts, night and morning were amazing. Kind, professional, help. 10/10 As for the hotel room, it is not well maintained at all. The room smelled, it wasn’t vacuumed properly. The carpets are DIRTY. The carpets could use a good shampoo. There is water damage everywhere. The ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
$184 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$215 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (7,075 reviews)
The staff was extremely nice, and the hotel was perfect in the middle of everything we wanted to do. The rooms are clean and comfortable. I will absolutely return to this hotel.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
$201 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$234 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,511 reviews)
Excellent service, great location and beautiful accommodations

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$134 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$157 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
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! (6,418 reviews)
Great view!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$159 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,544 reviews)
Check in was easy. I arrived early, but staff allowed me to check in to my room early with no hassles. I specifically enjoyed Nicolas who had a good sense of Humor. The restaurant was closed but I had a good dinner in the lounge. The room was clean and I took the free airport shuttle in the ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 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
$222 nightly
The price is $258 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$258 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,313 reviews)
Room smelled strongly of urine…not exaggerating. The staff were rude. The shower was clogged. The area was not nice. Next time I would just stay in Manahattan and uber over. I’m not a picky person, but this hotel was nasty.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$126 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (2,033 reviews)
staff was cool, but I found a cockroach on my bed…. Changed rooms and upgraded, although we had to move in the morning to a different room was very inconvenient.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$126 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,682 reviews)
As always, brilliant

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
$173 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$202 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (7,026 reviews)
Excellent area only 1 block from Time Square. Many pubs, restaurants, and shopping in the area. Ill definitely stay again

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$135 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$160 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
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! (4,015 reviews)
Room need update.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$173 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$202 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
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! (2,072 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Liked it

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$198 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$231 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (5,418 reviews)
We loved it here and it was close by a lot of things !!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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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