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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $900

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

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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 29 April 2026.

Sun 26/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Wed 6/516:29
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop25h 21m
Delta
Deal found 25/4$1,474
Sun 24/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Sun 31/520:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 50m
Delta
Deal found 24/4$1,475
Fri 1/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Fri 29/512:59
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops28h 51m
Delta
Deal found 27/4$1,477
Sun 31/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops37h 05m
Delta
Sun 7/617:40
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops48h 10m
Delta
Deal found 28/4$1,482
Wed 3/610:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Thu 11/620:25
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 25m
Delta
Deal found 28/4$1,519
Fri 9/1020:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Thu 22/1002:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 35m
Air China
Deal found 27/4$1,611
Fri 24/719:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Thu 13/802:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 26/4$1,648
Thu 7/509:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 14m
Qantas Airways
Fri 29/516:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,661
Mon 11/509:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 14m
Qantas Airways
Mon 25/508:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,662
Tue 12/509:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 17m
Qantas Airways
Tue 26/508:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,665

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 (MEL) 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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,474

One-way from

$900

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,190
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/5-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 52m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 55m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2026.
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MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

10:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

09:00-07:50

1 stop32h 50m

$1,474

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

10:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/6

20:25-07:50

1 stop45h 25m

$1,474

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

20:00-07:50

1 stop45h 50m

$1,475

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

10:00-19:55

1 stop23h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

19:35-07:50

2 stops46h 15m

$1,475

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

10:00-21:00

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/6

11:00-07:50

1 stop30h 50m

$1,477

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:00-23:09

2 stops27h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/8

16:27-07:50

2 stops25h 23m

$1,477

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

10:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

11:10-07:50

2 stops30h 40m

$1,482

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

09:45-21:34

1 stop25h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

14:40-06:45

1 stop26h 05m

$1,740

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

09:45-21:16

1 stop25h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/6

16:30-06:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,742
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

09:45-20:18

1 stop24h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/6

14:43-05:00

1 stop24h 17m

$1,748

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

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

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,381). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,292). 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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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 29 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Delta, andCathay Pacific from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Delta
7.9
Good
8,465 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,308 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,028 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,678 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in just under 22h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 16684 km.

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

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($890), American Airlines ($895), and Air New Zealand ($1,134) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $628 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $841 and $888, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,381). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,292). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$890Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$895Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,134Average$2,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,166Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,169Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,212Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,559Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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