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Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $836

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 March 2026.

Fri 24/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Fri 8/508:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop33h 50m
Delta
Deal found 22/3$1,344
Sun 3/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Sun 10/520:05
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops45h 45m
Delta
Deal found 18/3$1,356
Wed 20/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 57m
Delta
Fri 5/609:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop32h 50m
Delta
Deal found 18/3$1,357
Tue 28/409:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 9/521:32
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop43h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,386
Sun 14/610:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop33h 25m
Delta
Tue 25/820:00
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops45h 50m
Delta
Deal found 22/3$1,390
Wed 3/606:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 45m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/615:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,400
Sun 7/610:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop27h 48m
Delta
Sun 14/621:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop44h 20m
Delta
Deal found 19/3$1,401
Wed 3/609:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 7/617:33
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,408
Mon 15/609:45
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 30/821:45
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop43h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,410
Wed 14/1009:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 14m
Qantas Airways
Wed 28/1017:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop25h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,414
Wed 26/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 07m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/915:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,415
Sun 1/1120:55
AVV
-
JFK
3 stops41h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1109:45
JFK
-
AVV
3 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,455

Find 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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,344

One-way from

$836

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,468
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/4-8/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 36m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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  • Delta
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 55m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

10:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

19:48-07:50

2 stops46h 02m

$1,344

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

10:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/5

20:00-07:50

1 stop45h 50m

$1,351

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

10:00-20:30

2 stops24h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

16:02-07:50

2 stops25h 48m

$1,441

MelbourneNew York

AVV - JFK

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/5

10:30-06:00

2 stops33h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

19:20-22:50

2 stops37h 30m

$1,512

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

10:00-23:48

1 stop27h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/8

21:30-07:50

1 stop44h 20m

$1,591

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

18:30-16:20

1 stop35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,648

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

10:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/7

12:59-07:50

2 stops28h 51m

$1,737

MelbourneNew York

AVV - JFK

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 1/5

20:55-22:48

3 stops39h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

10:40-14:10

3 stops37h 30m

$1,801
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-18:20

1 stop22h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

18:00-07:50

1 stop23h 50m

$1,826

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:00-20:02

1 stop24h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/7

13:00-07:50

1 stop28h 50m

$1,875

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

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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 13 March 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 9 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $880). Flying from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 23 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Delta, andCathay Pacific 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
618 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,222 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,008 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 27h 59m. 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 $915, 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 Air China. American Airlines is 50% 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 $642 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $854 and Etihad Airways from $908 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $880). Flying from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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$915Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,159Average$2,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,194Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,216Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,239Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,574Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,593Average$2,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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