Cheap flights to New York: iconic city sights and more

Flights to New York: practical information

Cheap airfares to New York

Trying to find the cheapest flights to New York? Don’t spit the dummy, there are plenty of deals out there, which is why we’re here to help. Due to the distance you need to travel, flights to NYC won’t be as cheap as you may like them to be. There are more than a dozen airlines offering flights from Sydney to New York including Qantas Airways, V Australia, American Airlines, Etihad and United Airlines, among others.

When to book the cheapest flights to New York

There’s no bad time to visit New York, mostly because there’s so much to do indoors and outdoors and the city really caters for all-season travellers. It’s important to book your flight tickets at least 6-8 months in advance for the best prices.

Flight duration

Flights to New York from Sydney take at least 22 hours with stopovers.

Experience New York: what to see and do

Is it time to leave the Lucky Country for a trip abroad? New York is the perfect destination! Visit iconic sights like the Empire State Building, the MOMA, Central Park and Time Square. Eat your way across Brooklyn and enjoy a pint looking over the Hudson.

New York essentials

Iconic NYC: New York is unlike any city in the world and it would take years to really discover it fully. Get all those must-have experiences in like taking a yellow cab, hitting all the big sights we mentioned above and visiting some newer sights like the 9/11 Memorial Museum which opened in May 2014.

Liberty Island: Lady Liberty is a symbol for the city. She welcomed hundreds of thousands of tired immigrants a hundred years ago and today she still stands proudly on Liberty Island.

Food: New York has many flavours. Dine in style at any of the dozen Michelin-star restaurants, eat Caribbean dishes in Harlem, American comfort food in Brooklyn and delicious Jewish cuisine on the East Side.

Find more information on www.nycgo.com.

Accommodation in New York

New York has some of the most expensive hotels in the world. Even hostels can cost around $50 per night! Don’t just sit there like a stunned mullet, start searching for your hotels in New York early and you’re sure to find something in your budget.