Qantas Expands Daily Flights to New York Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Daily Flights Return to New York

Qantas will expand Sydney – Auckland – New York flights from five weekly to daily services between June and October 2026, boosting connections significantly. This expansion marks Qantas’ first daily service to New York since launching the route in June 2023 and before pre-pandemic disruptions.

Qantas reinstated its A380 on Sydney – Dallas and returned the Dreamliner to Brisbane – Los Angeles, strengthening transpacific routes.

Cam Wallace, Qantas CEO International, said “Daily services demonstrate strong demand and will continue until Project Sunrise launches nonstop flights to New York.”

Project Sunrise and Growing Demand

Project Sunrise aims to connect Sydney and New York nonstop, offering travellers new options alongside existing daily services through Auckland. Qantas sees increasing demand from Americans travelling to Australia and will provide more premium seating across key long-haul destinations.

Upcoming Highlights in New York

Travellers arriving in New York during 2026 can enjoy exciting events and attractions enhancing the travel experience significantly.

• The FIFA World Cup Final takes place on July 19, 2026, alongside multiple games hosted across June and July.
• The historic Waldorf Astoria reopened in 2024 with 375 luxury rooms and carefully restored heritage features.
• JFK Airport now supports Mobile Passport Control app, offering faster immigration processing for eligible Australian travellers.
• The Hip Hop Museum at Bronx Point opens in 2026, alongside cultural reopenings at the Studio Museum and Frick Collection.