Flights from Australia
There are no non-stop flights to every NFL city, so most trips route via Los Angeles. Sydney to Los Angeles is the most established non-stop route at roughly 13.5–14 hours. From LA, domestic connections are short: about 1 hour to Las Vegas and 5.5–6 hours to New York. Sydney–New York is around 20+ hours total via a connection. Qantas has announced a new Sydney–Las Vegas route launching in 2026. Allow a full day of travel each way.
Visas & entry requirements
Australia is a Visa Waiver Program country, so eligible Australian passport holders can travel for tourism for up to 90 days without a traditional visa, using an approved ESTA. Apply online before you fly; the ESTA is valid two years (or until passport expiry). The official ESTA fee rose to US$40.27 from January 2026. Certain dual nationals or people who've visited specific countries may be ineligible and need a visa instead — verify eligibility at the official CBP site and Smartraveller before booking.
Time difference
Australia's eastern states (AEST, UTC+10) are well ahead of the US: roughly 17 hours ahead of US Pacific time (Los Angeles, Las Vegas) and about 14 hours ahead of US Eastern time (New York, Miami) during the overlapping US daylight-saving period. The exact gap varies by a week or two around daylight-saving changeovers — check a converter for your dates.
Best time to go
The regular season runs September through early January, the playoffs follow in January, and the Super Bowl is in early-to-mid February — so plan a US game trip for roughly September to February. For a home option, the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game is Friday 11 September 2026 at the MCG.
Money & the Aussie dollar
Almost all US-based NFL ticket prices are quoted in US dollars, so budget for the AUD/USD exchange rate plus any card foreign-transaction fees (a US$40.27 ESTA was reported at roughly A$62). By contrast, tickets to the Melbourne 2026 game are priced in AUD. Use a low-FX-fee card for US purchases and confirm the converted amount at checkout.
Getting around
US NFL cities are car- and rideshare-oriented; LA in particular relies on driving, while New York has extensive transit. For the Melbourne 2026 game at the MCG, the venue is well served by Melbourne's trams and trains and is walkable from the CBD. For US trips, factor in a domestic connecting flight (e.g. via LA) plus local transport to the stadium.
Visa, entry and on-sale details change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with official government and event sources before booking travel or tickets.
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Frequently asked questions
Where should I buy NFL tickets to avoid scams?
Use official channels: Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com/nfl) for single games, your team's website for season plans, the NFL Ticket Exchange or Ticketmaster verified resale, or reputable marketplaces like StubHub, SeatGeek and TickPick. Tickets are mobile-only via the Ticketmaster app.
How much do regular-season NFL tickets cost?
Primary face values were reported averaging roughly US$145–US$430+, but resale get-in prices for lower-demand or mid-week games can be under US$50. Prices swing with team form and matchup.
Can I get Super Bowl tickets from Australia, and what do they cost?
Face-value tickets (from around US$950) are distributed to the 32 teams and are very hard to get publicly. The realistic route is an official On Location ticket + hospitality package, reported from around US$7,500. On resale, Super Bowl LX get-in prices were reported around US$4,800–US$6,000, with premium seats over US$100,000.
Is there a Super Bowl ticket lottery?
Individual teams and NFL sponsors run free lotteries/sweepstakes offering a small number of priority-access or face-value chances; registration is free. For guaranteed access, On Location's Priority Access program reserves a place in line before packages go public.
Do Australians need a visa to attend an NFL game?
No traditional visa for tourist stays up to 90 days — Australia is a Visa Waiver Program country, so you apply online for an ESTA before flying (US$40.27 as of January 2026, valid two years). Verify eligibility (some dual nationals are excluded) at the official CBP site.
How long is the flight and what's the time difference?
Sydney–Los Angeles is about 13.5–14 hours non-stop, then short US domestic connections (about 1 hour to Las Vegas, 5.5–6 hours to New York). Sydney/Melbourne are roughly 17 hours ahead of US Pacific time and about 14 hours ahead of US Eastern time during the overlapping daylight-saving period.
When is the NFL season?
The regular season runs September to early January, playoffs in January, and the Super Bowl in early-to-mid February — so plan a US game trip between September and February.
Is there an NFL game in Australia?
Yes — the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game is San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams at the MCG on Friday 11 September 2026 (10:35am AEST). Tickets are sold exclusively via Ticketmaster Australia, and official ticket + hotel packages are via Sportsnet Holidays (we are not the official partner).