What this New York & Sydney page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of New York (JFK, LGA, EWR) and Sydney (SYD) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight: 23 in all, across 15 countries and 8 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from NYC and from SYD, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far the options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick (Honolulu, O'ahu has the smallest gap in flight distance here) before opening the full table to sort all 23 shared routes. To filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with New York and Sydney already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both New York and Sydney. The spread runs from Auckland close by to Abu Dhabi at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from NYC and from SYD. When those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between New York and Sydney. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 23 in total across 8 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
0% of these routes fly year-round, with 23 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do New York and Sydney share?
Travelers from New York and Sydney have 23 common nonstop options, covering 8 regions and 15 countries.
What is the closest place both New York and Sydney can fly to nonstop?
Auckland is the closest shared nonstop destination for New York and Sydney.
Where should travelers from New York and Sydney meet halfway?
Honolulu, O'ahu is the most balanced shared destination, with the smallest difference in flight distance from the two cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from New York and Sydney?
Abu Dhabi is the farthest destination both New York and Sydney can reach nonstop.
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Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region, see prices from each city, and send the link to your group.
Last updated: October 5, 2026