Flight Score: New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport → Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Rankings by service, baggage, aircraft, and duration — 16 airlines scored.
Search live flights JFK → SYDAirline experience comparison — JFK → SYD
Experience score = service + baggage + aircraft + nonstop duration. Airlines shown serve New York; some may not operate this exact route on every date — the live search shows current flights. Price and departure time are scored only on live searches, where flights receive a full score out of 100.
| # | Airline | Typical aircraft | Checked bag | Score breakdown | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirates | A380 | Included | Service 19/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
48 |
| 2 | Singapore Airlines | A380 | Included | Service 19/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
48 |
| 3 | Qatar Airways | A350 | Included | Service 18/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
47 |
| 4 | Cathay Pacific | A350 | Included | Service 18/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
47 |
| 5 | ANA | B787 | Included | Service 17/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
46 |
| 6 | Japan Airlines | B787 | Included | Service 17/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
46 |
| 7 | Korean Air | B787 | Included | Service 16/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
45 |
| 8 | Delta Air Lines | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 9 | British Airways | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 10 | Air France | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 11 | KLM | B787 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 12 | Turkish Airlines | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 13 | Asiana Airlines | A350 | Included | Service 15/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
44 |
| 14 | United Airlines | B787 | Included | Service 14/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
43 |
| 15 | Lufthansa | A350 | Included | Service 14/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
43 |
| 16 | Philippine Airlines | A350 | Included | Service 12/20 Baggage 10/15 Plane Type 9/10 Duration 10/10 |
41 |
Route facts
Sydney is best in spring and autumn; December-February is summer peak season.
Best time to fly
September-November and March-May is generally the best window for Sydney — see the live search for current fares.
How Flight Score works
Flight Score rates every flight out of 100: price (35), service (20), baggage (15), plane type (10), departure time (10), and duration (10). The rankings above cover the four experience factors that stay consistent for an airline on this route. Search live flights to see full scores including real-time price comparison against the route average.
Frequently asked questions
Which airline ranks best for JFK to SYD flights?
Among airlines serving New York, Emirates leads the experience comparison with 48 points across service, baggage, aircraft, and nonstop duration. Some airlines shown may not operate this exact route on every date — the live search shows current flights.
How far is the flight from New York to Sydney?
The route is about 16,013 km with a typical nonstop duration of about 19h 30m.
Does Flight Score show live prices?
No. These pages rank airlines by experience factors only. Use the live search on this page to see current prices, which are scored against the real route average.
How is the Flight Score calculated?
Flights are scored out of 100 across six factors: price (35), service (20), baggage (15), plane type (10), departure time (10), and duration (10). Static pages show the four experience factors; price and timing are scored only in live searches.
When are flights to Sydney cheapest?
The southern winter months (June-August) usually have the lowest fares.