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The cheapest months to fly to Australia from United States

Based on the lowest return fares we've seen from United States to Australia over the past year. Fly in the cheaper months and you'll usually pay well under peak season. Prices are per person, return, all-in.

Cheapest month

August

from $627 return

Most expensive

December

$866 return

Save up to

$239

Aug vs Dec

Lowest fare by month

Cheapest return fare seen for each departure month, United States to Sydney.

$755
Mar
$771
Jul
$627
Aug
$637
Sep
$714
Oct
$663
Nov
$866
Dec

Book these months

August ($627), September ($637), November ($663) are the cheapest we've seen. Shoulder-season dates mean softer fares and thinner crowds.

Pricier, plan around it

December peaks at $866. Shifting your trip a few weeks usually keeps most of the saving.

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Cheapest city to fly into

Australia is the trip, but where you land changes the fare. Sydney is usually the cheapest gateway from United States.

Not sure which city to fly into? Ask a local

A local in Australia can tell you which airport is cheapest to reach and which base fits your trip.

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Prices from Travelpayouts (Aviasales), lowest return fare cached per departure month, United States to Sydney. Based on 7 months of data. Fares change; check live before booking. Coverage is still filling for this route.