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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $854

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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 27 July 2026.

Tue 13/1011:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 11m
Delta
Wed 21/1017:50
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Delta
Deal found 26/7$1,534
Tue 13/1011:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 53m
Delta
Tue 20/1019:55
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 55m
Delta
Deal found 22/7$1,551
Wed 23/919:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Sun 11/1002:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 20m
Air China
Deal found 23/7$1,553
Wed 9/910:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 09m
Delta
Mon 5/1017:45
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/7$1,601
Wed 29/710:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 48m
Delta
Sun 9/822:00
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops43h 50m
Delta
Deal found 23/7$1,603
Wed 9/910:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 50m
Delta
Wed 23/914:45
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Delta
Deal found 23/7$1,604

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,434

One-way from

$854

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,541
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 14m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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7/8
  • 7/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 27 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

18:30-16:20

1 stop35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/9

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,573

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

10:00-18:29

1 stop22h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

07:00-07:50

1 stop34h 50m

$1,603

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

10:00-21:48

1 stop25h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

20:35-07:50

1 stop45h 15m

$1,604

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

10:00-18:29

1 stop22h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/9

15:40-07:50

1 stop26h 10m

$1,672

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

10:00-21:44

1 stop25h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/10

16:50-08:50

1 stop25h 00m

$1,673

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

13:35-21:00

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

20:20-06:45

1 stop44h 25m

$1,879
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

13:35-21:00

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/9

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,926

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

18:30-16:20

1 stop35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/9

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,998

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

18:30-16:20

1 stop35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

19:20-12:40

2 stops27h 20m

$2,038

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

22:35-22:30

2 stops38h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/10

00:25-20:40

2 stops53h 15m

$2,098

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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 44 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 $1,402). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,354). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,302 and $1,823 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,434 on Qantas Airways (19 Aug–7 Sept).

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 27 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,841 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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

    Qantas Airways and Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in just under 22h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 21m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 16684 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($305), American Airlines ($771), and Delta ($895) 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 83% 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?

    $645 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 Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $864 and $1,075, 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl?

    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 $1,402). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,354). 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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Fly from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 July 2026.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

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 27 July 2026.
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JetBlueCheapest$305Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$895Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,094Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,165Average$2,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,740Average$2,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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