Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $882

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
9 May — 16 May1
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 9 April 2026.

Fri 5/610:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 00m
Delta
Fri 12/615:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$1,427
Fri 24/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Thu 7/520:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$1,454
Wed 6/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Wed 13/514:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$1,457
Fri 24/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 30m
Delta
Fri 8/516:29
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops25h 21m
Delta
Deal found 8/4$1,463
Thu 23/413:30
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops29h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/517:03
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops29h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,623
Fri 24/719:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Thu 13/802:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 8/4$1,658
Fri 5/606:00
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops30h 48m
Air Canada
Fri 12/615:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/4$1,663
Wed 3/620:30
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops40h 18m
Air Canada
Tue 9/615:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/4$1,667
Wed 20/520:30
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops40h 18m
Air Canada
Sat 30/515:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/4$1,673
Thu 4/620:45
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops40h 03m
Air Canada
Sat 13/610:40
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops34h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/4$1,700
Fri 5/619:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Thu 11/602:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 7/4$1,729
Fri 29/519:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Thu 4/602:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 8/4$1,736

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,427

One-way from

$882

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,938
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 48m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($247 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

10:00-23:33

1 stop27h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/5

20:00-07:50

1 stop45h 50m

$1,454

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

10:00-06:00

1 stop34h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

11:00-07:50

1 stop30h 50m

$1,454

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

10:00-18:27

1 stop22h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/5

19:39-07:50

2 stops46h 11m

$1,454

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:00-19:55

1 stop23h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/5

16:29-07:50

1 stop25h 21m

$1,454

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

09:45-21:18

1 stop25h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/6

14:43-05:00

1 stop24h 17m

$1,816
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

10:00-18:20

1 stop22h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

17:00-07:50

1 stop24h 50m

$1,949

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

06:00-16:20

2 stops24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/6

19:20-15:45

2 stops30h 25m

$1,990

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

12:00-19:10

2 stops45h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

22:50-07:20

2 stops42h 30m

$2,427

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

10:00-21:50

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/7

16:20-07:50

1 stop25h 30m

$2,536

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

18:30-16:20

1 stop35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/8

21:45-06:45

1 stop43h 00m

$2,537

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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?

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 3 April 2026.

Booking 9 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $875). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,393). 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?

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 9 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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  • 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 27h 33m. 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, American Airlines ($911), Air New Zealand ($1,154), and Air China ($1,189) 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 48% 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?

    $639 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 $855 and $904, respectively.

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $875). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,393). 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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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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$911Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,154Average$2,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,189Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,215Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,233Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,567Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,593Average$1,998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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