Are there any non-stop flights from New York to Sydney?

There are no non-stop flights from New York to Sydney – but with the QF4, Qantas runs a direct New York to Sydney flight via Auckland in New Zealand.

At present, there are no non-stop flights from New York to Sydney. It is an open secret that Australian airline Qantas would like to run a non-stop New York to Sydney flight, but the aviation technology and economics aren’t quite there yet.

Direct flights from New York to Sydney

Qantas does, however, operate a direct flight from New York to Sydney. These flights – QF4 from New York to Sydney and QF3 from Sydney to New York – touch down in Auckland for refuelling on the way.

This is a change from the previous Qantas New York route, which stopped in Los Angeles instead. This route, which was scrapped during the Covid pandemic, had connection problems. Passengers going from Sydney to New York had to collect bags and clear customs in Los Angeles. By stopping in Auckland instead, it’s a simpler transfer.

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Skip the queues – and get the best prices – with mobile-friendly advance tickets for these top Sydney attractions.

1. Taronga Zoo – the zoo with harbour views (and plenty of cute Aussie animals)
2. Sydney Opera House – official walking tour. See behind the scenes!
3. Wild Life Sydney – Aussie animal favourites in convenient Darling Harbour location. Perfect if on limited time.
4. Sydney Cricket Ground – behind the scenes secrets tour.
5. Sydney Tower Eye – 360 degree views from 250 metres above the city.

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Which plane does the Qantas New York to Sydney flight use?

The Qantas New York to Sydney flight uses a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to cover the 16,371km distance. This aircraft has just enough range for the mammoth New York to Auckland leg of the flight.

How long do Sydney to New York flights take

According to the Qantas timetable, the flight from Sydney to Auckland takes three hours and five minutes. The Auckland to New York flight takes 16 hours and 15 minutes.

With a two hour layover in Auckland, that makes for a total Sydney to New York journey time of 21 hours and 20 minutes.

Great things to do in Sydney include Blue Mountains day trips, sunset dinner cruises on the world-famous harbour and guided Opera House tours.

Top activities in New York include taking a boat trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, enjoying a food tour around Chinatown and Little Italy, and visiting the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

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