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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
16%Trains are 16% more expensive in New York City than in Sydney.
Sydney$5.00
New York City$5.78
MealMid-priced restaurant
2%The average meal is 2% more expensive in New York City than in Sydney.
Sydney$25.00
New York City$25.51
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
32%A taxi fare in New York City is 32% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$7.00
New York City$4.78
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
55%Coffee is 55% more expensive in New York City than in Sydney.
Sydney$5.14
New York City$7.97
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.63 USD
1 USD = 1.59 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 27/03
Distance: 15992 kms
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 23 kms

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When do you want to depart from Sydney? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to New York City. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to New York City

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to New York City?
The total flight time between Sydney and New York City is of around 19:28 hours on average, considering an average distance of 16,179 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to New York City at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to New York City is $1192. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is New York City expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New York City costs an average of 4.78 AUD, 32% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 7.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 16% more in New York City: 5.78 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Sydney.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.51 AUD in New York City, 2% more than the 25.00 AUD in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 55% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 7.97 AUD , while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.14 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to New York City?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in New York City compared to Sydney?
While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 36.63 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the 2.8 ºC average degrees reported in Sydney. During the winter period, Sydney can register 3 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12 mm rain level.

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