Question 1

If my flight to Australia will be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, what type of ground transportation choices should I expect at the airport to take me to the center of Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Trains operates trains that make the trip in about 11min for a cost of around AUD 19 (USD 14). There are also several bus companies that offer service in around 15min for a cost of about AUD 5.50 (USD 4).

Question 2

If I have booked my flight to Australia, will I need to have a passport to travel there and do I need to get a visa before my trip?

Accepted Answer

Travelers that are heading to Australia from the New York area will need a valid passport and the passport will need to be valid at the time of your entry into Australia. Do make sure that your passport has at least one blank page. You will need to obtain a visa before your trip or an Electronic Travel Authority through the website of the Australian government.

Question 3

If I've just gotten off of a long flight from New York to Sydney and I want to take a shower, are there any services available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are free showers available at the airport but you will need to bring your own toiletries and towel. You will find the showers in Terminal 1 near Gates 24, 31, and 51. You will also find shower services in the check-in area near Counters A and K.

Question 4

If I am bringing my children along on the trip to Australia and I plan on renting a car, what type of child seat laws should I know about before I leave the airport?

Accepted Answer

Any child that is six months or less must ride in a rear-facing car seat and children up to four years old must ride in a forward-facing car seat. Children that are older than four years old but less than seven years old must ride in a booster seat.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Australia. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New York to Australia with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Australia were found on Alaska Airlines (£936) and Fiji Airways (£1,025).

Question 10

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

When flying from New York to Australia, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,183 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,183.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Australia is February, when tickets cost £874 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,459 and £1,183 respectively.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Australia?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 14

How long does a flight from New York to Australia take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to Australia depends on your arrival airport. The shortest route to Australia from New York is to Sydney, which takes 34h 25m.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Australia?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Australia is February, when tickets cost £874 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,459 and £1,183 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Australia?

When flying from New York to Australia, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Australia?

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Australia?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Australia were found on Alaska Airlines (£936) and Fiji Airways (£1,025).

How long does a flight from New York to Australia take?

The duration of a flight to Australia depends on your arrival airport. The shortest route to Australia from New York is to Sydney, which takes 34h 25m.

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FAQs - booking Australia flights

If my flight to Australia will be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, what type of ground transportation choices should I expect at the airport to take me to the center of Sydney?

Sydney Trains operates trains that make the trip in about 11min for a cost of around AUD 19 (USD 14). There are also several bus companies that offer service in around 15min for a cost of about AUD 5.50 (USD 4).

If I have booked my flight to Australia, will I need to have a passport to travel there and do I need to get a visa before my trip?

If I've just gotten off of a long flight from New York to Sydney and I want to take a shower, are there any services available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

There are free showers available at the airport but you will need to bring your own toiletries and towel. You will find the showers in Terminal 1 near Gates 24, 31, and 51. You will also find shower services in the check-in area near Counters A and K.

If I am bringing my children along on the trip to Australia and I plan on renting a car, what type of child seat laws should I know about before I leave the airport?

Any child that is six months or less must ride in a rear-facing car seat and children up to four years old must ride in a forward-facing car seat. Children that are older than four years old but less than seven years old must ride in a booster seat.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Australia?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Australia.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Australia?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Australia?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New York to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Australia?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,183 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,183.

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