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New York City $1578 Return from Sydney on Korean Air @ Google Flights (Fly Oct/Nov with 2x 23kg Checked Bags & Seat Selection)

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New York City $1578 Return from Sydney on Korean Air @ Google Flights (Fly Oct/Nov with 2x 23kg Checked Bags & Seat Selection)
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AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 15/05/2023 - 15:08 google.com (3198 clicks)
Last edited 15/05/2023 - 16:53

Solid price to New York City travelling in October / November 2023 on Korean Air. These include 2 x 23kg checked bags, seat selection, meals and entertainment. Stops seem reasonable (~2 hours) in Seoul.
Price is via an online travel agent, if you want to book through the airline it's gonna be more expensive.

Sydney to New York City $1578

Having done this as a job pre-covid, I am having a hard time calibrating to current prices. I believe this is a relatively good price, considering most fares to NYC are up around $2200. Would love to hear feedback though (as if I have to ask ;) )

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  • TexasVujicic on 15/05/2023 - 15:10

    I am having a hard time calibrating to current prices.

    me too, Buddy…

    but yeah as far as i can see this is an amazing price. Now if the same prices can rock up to Europe for October that would be greaaaattt.

    The only thing im not sure about (but im still confident is fine) is the stopover time in ICN…. but ICN is one of the best airports in the world so im sure gate-gate transfers are quick if the plane is a bit late.

    • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 15/05/2023 - 15:23

      Thanks for the feedback :) I am seeing some reasonable prices to Europe in October - nothing like the days of old but around $1400 - depends where you want to go; but try London $1399 or Frankfurt $1445

      On Singapore/Scoot. Not too bad!

  • INeverPayFullPrice on 15/05/2023 - 15:25
    +3

    Any stopovers possible to cover Seoul for 2 days?

  • jv on 15/05/2023 - 15:26
    -1

    Stops seem reasonable (~2 hours) in Seoul.

    What would be the total time from Sydney to NY ?

    • INeverPayFullPrice on 15/05/2023 - 15:28
      +1

      24.5

      • jv on 15/05/2023 - 15:29
        -1

        😲

        • INeverPayFullPrice on 15/05/2023 - 15:30
          +2

          24.75 (10 hr 55 min + 14 hr 20 min)

        • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 15/05/2023 - 15:32
          +3

          You can't get to NYC under 20 hours. These are not the worst, and not the best (best around 20.5 hours, worst around 40).

          • TexasVujicic on 16/05/2023 - 14:22

            @CheapFlightHunter: in-fact i think even project sunrise still took a smidge over 20 hours and that was Direct.

            • AircraftFreight on 18/05/2023 - 21:21

              @TexasVujicic: Well that was a westbound flight, due to headwinds it was a smudge over 20 hours.

              However on the eastbound sector with tailwinds its more like 16-17 hours.

  • frondono on 15/05/2023 - 15:27

    I think these guys have the longest leg room for economy flights, 33 inches. Most other better airlines have 32.

  • vetopower on 15/05/2023 - 15:52
    +10

    Problem is prices in NYC (and other major cities) are out of control with high US inflation and low Australian dollar. Expect to pay eye watering amounts for everything. With higher airfares, I'd say a typical trip to a major US city is double its pre-COVID price.

    • TEER3X on 15/05/2023 - 16:15
      +6

      Doesn't matter, everyone on ozbargain makes over $400k/year

    • 1st-Amendment on 15/05/2023 - 17:42
      -2

      out of control with high US inflation

      Thanks Joe Biden!

      • georgedn on 15/05/2023 - 18:08
        +1

        Lol

      • Iwantthatbargain on 15/05/2023 - 19:28

        Trump will make America great again.

        • The Judge on 15/05/2023 - 19:40
          +1

          I hope everyone else put money on the Don when he was several hundred to one to win again…

  • andysa on 15/05/2023 - 15:53
    +3

    Just go via LA and then LA to NYC. You could easily find a similar price that way and you can spend less time flying.

  • Dark Zeus on 15/05/2023 - 15:54
    -6

    Seat clarification title please - First Class, business class, premium Economy, ecomony or 3rd cattle class?

    • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 15/05/2023 - 16:54
      +3

      Can't add any more to the title, but these are economy class seats

    • Sim69 on 15/05/2023 - 20:11
      +3

      Should be fairly obvious at $1,578 return

  • bargainatoraah on 15/05/2023 - 15:57
    +2

    NYC is a shithole. Not what it used to be unfortunately.

    • jv on 15/05/2023 - 16:04
      +1

      NYC is a shithole.

      Start spreading the news…♩ ♪ ♫ ♬

      • Gorodemon on 15/05/2023 - 17:15
        +1

        I'm leaving today…♩ ♪ ♫ ♬

        • jv on 15/05/2023 - 21:41

          travelling in October / November 2023

    • TEER3X on 15/05/2023 - 16:16
      -1

      Was always a shithole

      • The Judge on 15/05/2023 - 19:44
        -1

        It was better when it was grimy & gritty. Now it's bland and shiny (unless you're in East Flatbush or south Queens etc), even the Bronx is losing it's edge.

    • Capitalshark on 15/05/2023 - 17:15
      +1

      Go Nashville and South!!!! So good, people , food, fun

      • The Judge on 15/05/2023 - 19:42
        +1

        +1 for the south. Totally different experience. Texas (so big it's a country unto itself), Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee & Kentucky are all fantastic. Great food, friendly people and much cheaper than carpetbagger states.

    • jonathonsunshine on 15/05/2023 - 18:35
      +1

      Don't listen to this guy, it was amazing.

      • The Judge on 15/05/2023 - 20:01
        +1

        Amazing if you like eye-watering hotel prices, lines at every tourist attraction, hostile anti-tourist locals, subway crazies & noise / overcrowding. NYC has its moments but it's as full of people trying to "'make it" like the Sunset Strip is. Last time there were cops everywhere & it felt sanitised to the point of being boring.

        • Windows7forever on 15/05/2023 - 20:32
          +1

          Thanks for the honest review. I have this romanticised view of NYC that I know is not going to be the reality. I would still like to visit one day.

          • The Judge on 15/05/2023 - 21:45

            @Windows7forever: Look it's still worth going to see, but unless you've got a decent budget you will be staying in a tiny, crappy room & waiting hours to get in to galleries etc. Last time I was there the airbnb owner cancelled 12hr prior to check in and I had to fork out 4k for a week in a decent hotel as there was a UN security council meeting on and every midtown hotel not a rat-infested lice pit was full. Still, I sat 3 rows from the stage & saw Seinfeld which was cool, and had a few wild nights. It's a fun place but it isn't cheap.

  • jonathonsunshine on 15/05/2023 - 18:32

    When I went the year before the pandemic, it cost me about $1100 and I had to spend about 12 hours at Beijing airport each way.

  • gooner85 on 15/05/2023 - 18:37
    +2

    Here now in new york. Stuff is expensive and at 1.5 x to boot. Expect to pay everything at same rate. Ie drinks $10 meals $15 all in usd. Accommodation is the killer so get ib early. Great holiday

    • first in line on 15/05/2023 - 19:33

      How much for coffee?

      • Capitalshark on 15/05/2023 - 21:22
        +1

        $8-$9AUD for espresso drinks, $4-$6aud for their filtered dirty water

    • Windows7forever on 15/05/2023 - 20:35

      USA used to be a relatively cheap holiday but sadly i think those days are over ☹️

  • serpserpserp on 15/05/2023 - 19:06
    -4

    You lost me at "stops"

    • dtc on 15/05/2023 - 19:16
      +5

      As opposed to that nonstop flight to NY?

    • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 15/05/2023 - 19:32
      +2

      it is one stop, which is the only way to get to NYC—nonstop flights to New York dont exist

      • serpserpserp on 16/05/2023 - 15:41

        Yes but you said "stops" which is where I stopped reading.

        Perhaps if you mean "stop" then say that.

        • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 16/05/2023 - 15:49

          There is one on the way and one on the way back, I was referring to both.

  • EG952 on 15/05/2023 - 21:13
    +2

    Great price, and the Seoul to NY is scheduled to be on a 747 - even more worth it!

  • morse on 16/05/2023 - 08:07

    Have done this flight and it’s pretty brutal if you don’t do a stop over. I slept for an entire day in NY when I first arrived and completely lost track of time. Woke up at 4pm after sleeping for maybe 16-20hrs and tried to find breakfast. So maybe not ideal if you value your time upon arrival.

    Korean airlines wasn’t too bad though. Managed to snag an upgrade on the last leg home too.

    • TEER3X on 16/05/2023 - 09:30
      +1

      New York is a city that doesn't sleep, most things are open 24hrs

      • morse on 16/05/2023 - 10:24

        You’re right, there’s a lot open, but the nearest bagel house was closed and in our delicious state I was very confused. I’ve been to NY I think 5 times. This was my second trip and I wouldn’t go via Korea again. My point is that it’s such a long tiring way to get there, you kind of lose a day on arrival. Whether for fun or work, losing those hours spent in transit and then later with jet lag might not be worth it, as it might be 10-20% of their travel time .

        My best transit to NY was with Qantas via LA, it’s a really quick connection, smooth process, good service. In that case it was for work so there was no rest day on arrival.

        • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 16/05/2023 - 10:54

          That is a better way to go, unfortunately flights with Qantas are still at around $2900 return to NYC :(

          • morse on 16/05/2023 - 11:23

            @CheapFlightHunter: Totally! This option is more affordable. It was only $1600 when I last did it with QANTAS - how times have changed!

            Does Korean air still do the thing where the points basically give you a night in an airport hotel? I can’t quite remember how it worked but I think there was some option like this when I went through.

            • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 16/05/2023 - 11:50
              +1

              @morse: They definitely used to offer free transit accommodation if your stop was over a certain amount of hours - I think they still do but I can't find it anywhere on their site (airlines don't like to advertise these things too loudly!). They also offer free Seoul tours for passengers who have a transit time of 4+ hours.

              • Capitalshark on 16/05/2023 - 12:03
                +1

                @CheapFlightHunter: Way back in 2004 I flew them to London and they put me up at the Incheon Hilton, gave me a food voucher and it was all a pleasant experience for my cheap flight and long layover. They also served 500ml beer cans on board back then and the food was sensational. It’s just you’re flying in a square instead of a direct line so your giving up hours for money. This is Ozbargain, people flight 30 hours on Scoot

                • AssociatedCheapFlightHunter @ Cheap Flight Hunter on 16/05/2023 - 12:13
                  +2

                  @Capitalshark: Oh yeah I'm all for it. Love an overnight stop on a long haul flight, especially when paid for by the airline! Direct is great of course but yes, exactly, this is ozbargain :)

        • TEER3X on 16/05/2023 - 14:51
          +1

          Understandable. Bagels in Australia are mostly crap (white fluffy bread with a hole in the middle)

          • morse on 16/05/2023 - 19:22

            @TEER3X: I always eat bagels in NY, it’s like a tradition for me now, ever since that long flight and jet lag delirium. Had one every morning after with American style coffee for the rest of that trip, which I’d never have in Aus, but feels right in the setting.

  • gorge on 16/05/2023 - 20:23
    -1

    holiday in new york? why, just why?

  • branners on 30/05/2023 - 19:16
    +1

    Forgive me if you have seen this before (I have posted it a few times) but here is a list of things to do in NYC that are FREE. I've been fortunate enough to visit the city a lot, so I thought this would be worth passing on.

    The Brooklyn Bridge
    One of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, the main route between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn is an 1800m haven for pedestrians, cyclists and skaters. All three share a two-way walkway that seemingly floats 11m above the six lanes of vehicle traffic crossing the East River.
    Actually, the 45-minute stroll across the Bridge is two things to do. As picturesque as the span is during the day, it is truly spectacular at night and provides a great view of the Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn side. Pack a camera and good walking shoes.
    http://www.nycroads.com/crossings/brooklyn/

    The High Line
    New York’s Meatpacking District is the barometer of all things cool, and the High Line is a great way to see it. The elevated railway line sat abandoned for decades until 2009, when it reopened as a pedestrian walk.
    The first section of the green oasis above the city, which is 2.3km long, winds alongside, and through, some historic buildings and offers great views of the city and over the East River. The park closes early during winter months, and the mega-hip Standard Hotel that straddles the walk at West 13th St is a must-see – even if its rooms are way too pricey for us cheapskates.
    http://www.thehighline.org/

    Big Apple Greeters
    Psst! Want your own personal tour guide, to show you exactly what you want to see in New York, for nothing? Forgeddaboudit!
    Big Apple Greeters started 15 years ago to give visitors the chance to see the city through the eyes of the locals. You get to choose what you want to see, when you want to see it and BAG will try to match you to someone who specialises in the neighbourhood you choose.
    And ‘free’ means ‘free’. You cannot even tip – almost unique in the world epicentre of capitalism – but you may buy lunch for you guide. Tours can take up to six hours (so pack good walking shoes or better yet, buy them in New York) and your guide will even give you a free Subway pass to get you back to your hotel. For anyone who believes New Yorkers are not friendly, this is an experience that will change your mind.
    http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/

    On the telly
    So, you want to see a show in New York, but you don’t want to pay Broadway prices? The answer is to take a seat in the audience of a television show, for free.
    Like, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which is taped at the famed Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway. Colbert usually has a great guest list, but the theatre is like an icebox, so dress warmly, even in July. I can confirm that the house band does play all the way through the ad breaks – and they really cook.
    If your tastes run to political satire, The Daily Show may be a better choice, even if it is a little US-centric, but you soon pick up the vibe and join in the laughs. The show inhabits a studio on 11th Ave on the West Side.
    The ladies might prefer something a little more conversational, and that’s where The View comes in. Whoopi Goldberg leads the gab-fest, which lives on W.66th Street.
    All the shows require that ticket applications are lodged well in advance, and there is no guarantee that you will be successful. You will need to be at the venue early in the afternoon, and don’t plan on getting in and out quickly. But the chance to see some of the biggest names on TV do their schtick, up close and personal, for nada, is irresistible.
    www.cbs.com/late_show/tickets/
    www.thedailyshow.com/tickets
    http://theview.abc.go.com/tickets

    Staten Island Ferry
    Manhattan Island is, well, an island, surrounded by water on all sides, so there are plenty of ferries to take you to the sights.
    The best one is the Staten Island Ferry because it’s free. Compared to Manhattan and the other boroughs, there is a not a lot to see in Staten Island (and what is there is worth seeing) but the trip to and from the Island is worth a lot more than free. From the starboard side on the outbound trip, and from port on the way home, you get a great view of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, so make sure that there are plenty of spare, um, digitals in your camera.
    In winter, rug up. No matter how cold you think you have been in Australia, nothing compares with a fresh ocean breeze in NYC in January.
    www.siferry.com

    The Forbes Galleries
    Publishing legend Malcolm Forbes led a full life, travelling to faraway places on epic adventures, seducing fabulous women and, along the way, he became an inveterate collector of many items.
    In spite of his substantial family and business responsibilities, Forbes’s collections more closely resemble those a little boy who never grew up than what you might expect of a media baron. Toy boats and toy soldiers, and classic board games (like, the prototype of Monopoly) lie alongside the trinkets one might associate with the bric-a-brac of the seriously wealthy; fine art and photography, the odd Faberge egg and stunning jewellery.
    The Galleries are open from Tuesday to Saturday, though Thursdays are reserved for group bookings.
    http://www.forbesgalleries.com/
    Cnr Fifth Ave and 12th Street, Greenwich Village
    10:00am-4:00pm

    The Abyssinian Church
    Harlem’s sorry days as a no-go area are in the past, and the borough is transforming into a multi-cultural, redeveloping neighbourhood.
    At the centre of its revitalisation is The Abyssinian Church, and its Sunday services are a riot of music and celebration. As such, the 87-year-old Baptist church has become a big tourist attraction – and that means that it is difficult to get into.
    There are two Sunday services, at 9:00am and 11:00, and no more than 100 visitors can get into the church with the locals. To even have a chance, you need to be in line well before 7:00am – which in winter can be an uncomfortable experience.
    Oh yes; The Abyssinian’s congregation embrace the term ‘Sunday Best’. The regulars dress beautifully, so either take something decent to wear, or hit the sales on Saturday…
    www.abyssinian.org
    174 W. 136th Street,
    Harlem

    Central Park
    You want free? Central Park gives you lots of free. Like, stage shows, concerts and guided walking tours. The tours, which run from 30 minutes to two and a half hours, are conducted in all weathers other than extremes of heat or cold, and experienced volunteer guides from the Central Park Conservancy Walking Tour Program will highlight different parts of the 280 hectare island of green, in the middle of Manhattan.
    Central Park, which opened in 1857, is bordered by West 110th Street and West 59th Street, and by Eighth Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
    http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/tours/guided-tours/
    212-360-2726

    Grand Central Terminal
    Why would you want to see a train station? Well, to start with, Grand Central is a terminal, not a station, as train journeys begin and end there, rather than travel through it. The restored glory of the Terminal, which was rededicated in 1998, is truly beautiful. Jackie Kennedy Onassis led the fight to stop the Terminal from destruction, and the six million people who pass through each day owe the former First Lady a great deal.
    Every Friday and 12:30pm, a free walking tour of the building begins. The tour starts across the street from Grand Central, on 42nd Street in front of the Altria/Whitney Museum at 12:30 sharp. You can make a donation if you wish, but the Blue Point oysters at the famed Oyster Bar may be just too tempting. For more information call 212-697-1245.

    New York Public Library
    Every city has a library, so touring aisles of books may seem a bore – but New York’s library is just breathtaking. It contained a million books when it opened 90 years ago, has many more than that now, and it is fun to watch New Yorkers take their lunch on the famed steps that take you down to 42nd Street.
    There are a number of free tours available. Cheapskates will go for the one-hour tours of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, which begin at 11am and 2pm Monday to Saturday, and 2pm on Sundays. Tours of exhibitions in the Gottesman Exhibition Hall run Monday to Saturday at 12:30pm and 2:30pm and on Sunday at 3:30pm.
    http://www.nypl.org/
    Cnr 42nd Street and 5th Ave
    212-930-0830

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