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Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $873

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,499

One-way from

$873

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,940
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/2-19/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 66h 59m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 14m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($272 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 January 2026.

Thu 19/208:00MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 39mAir Canada
Thu 19/309:45JFK - MEL
3 stops36h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$1,499
Sun 22/210:10MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 29mDelta
Wed 18/315:40JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/1$1,525
Fri 27/309:10MEL - JFK
1 stop24h 49mDelta
Fri 3/418:00JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/1$1,528
Mon 26/109:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 9/217:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/1$1,581
Sat 7/218:30MEL - JFK
1 stop35h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 14/217:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/1$1,614
Thu 15/112:00MEL - JFK
2 stops23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 31/107:59JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,622
Mon 12/112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 30/121:58JFK - MEL
2 stops39h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,623
Fri 6/307:45MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 54mAir Canada
Sun 15/309:45JFK - MEL
3 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 11/1$1,635
Fri 1/509:45MEL - JFK
1 stop24h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/616:30JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,638
Tue 27/112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop24h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:30JFK - MEL
2 stops26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,667
Tue 24/308:00MEL - JFK
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/416:30JFK - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,697
Mon 4/520:55AVV - JFK
3 stops39h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/510:40JFK - AVV
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,734

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MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

10:00-18:30

1 stop22h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/5

09:45-07:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,525

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

10:10-18:43

2 stops24h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

12:55-08:00

2 stops27h 05m

$1,525

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-16:08

1 stop21h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/3

06:00-07:00

2 stops34h 00m

$1,525

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

10:10-16:07

1 stop21h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

12:25-08:00

2 stops27h 35m

$1,525

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-23:59

1 stop29h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

19:30-07:00

1 stop44h 30m

$1,525

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

09:10-17:53

1 stop23h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

08:00-07:50

1 stop33h 50m

$1,525

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-20:18

2 stops24h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/5

16:20-07:50

2 stops25h 30m

$1,525

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-23:59

1 stop29h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/2

15:25-08:00

1 stop24h 35m

$1,528

MelbourneNew York

AVV - JFK

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 4/5

20:55-22:48

3 stops39h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

10:40-14:10

3 stops37h 30m

$1,734

MelbourneNew York

AVV - JFK

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 23/2

20:55-22:39

3 stops41h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

09:45-23:15

3 stops45h 30m

$1,845

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $477). Flying from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,562). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 11 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,126 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,708 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,101 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 22h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Melbourne and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 16684 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $1,012, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Delta. American Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $674 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $896 and Etihad Airways from $953 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $477). Flying from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,562). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,012Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,151Average$2,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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DeltaCheapest$1,300Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,316Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,434Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,527Average$1,946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,653Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,704Average$1,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,720Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,847Average$2,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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