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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $871

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 28 December 2025.

Sun 28/1210:10MEL - JFK
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Wed 7/107:55JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 05mDelta
Deal found 26/12$1,326
Wed 31/1210:10MEL - JFK
2 stops25h 57mDelta
Wed 7/116:55JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/12$1,327
Wed 31/1206:45MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 7/117:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$1,579
Sun 28/1210:10MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 19mDelta
Sat 10/118:41JFK - MEL
2 stops69h 19mDelta
Deal found 26/12$1,955
Sun 28/1210:10MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 59mDelta
Sun 4/121:25JFK - MEL
2 stops42h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/12$1,997
Wed 31/1210:10MEL - JFK
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Fri 9/116:55JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/12$2,071
Wed 31/1210:10MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 45mDelta
Sun 11/119:45JFK - MEL
1 stop44h 15mDelta
Deal found 27/12$2,077
Wed 31/1210:10MEL - JFK
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Mon 5/116:50JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Deal found 27/12$2,167
Tue 30/1218:30MEL - JFK
1 stop35h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 4/117:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/12$2,774
Mon 29/1209:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 26/117:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$2,780

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,326

One-way from

$871

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,549
Delta
  • Delta
  • 25/1-2/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 37m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 48m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($428 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 December 2025
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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 28 December 2025.
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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MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-16:04

1 stop21h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

07:50-07:00

2 stops32h 10m

$1,326

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

10:10-17:39

1 stop23h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

19:00-08:00

2 stops45h 00m

$1,326

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-16:08

1 stop21h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/3

09:55-07:00

1 stop30h 05m

$1,326

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

10:10-23:59

1 stop29h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

09:40-08:00

1 stop30h 20m

$1,327

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

10:10-20:21

2 stops26h 11m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

12:25-08:00

2 stops27h 35m

$1,327

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

08:30-07:00

2 stops31h 30m

$1,327

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

10:10-20:30

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

07:00-08:00

1 stop33h 00m

$1,327

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

10:10-22:25

1 stop28h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

09:40-08:00

1 stop30h 20m

$1,327

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

10:00-20:18

2 stops24h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/5

12:25-07:50

2 stops29h 25m

$1,327

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

16:05-14:59

2 stops38h 54m

$871

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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 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 26 December 2025.

Booking 74 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 $475). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,585). 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 28 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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
561 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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
561 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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
1,106 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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
957 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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
3,697 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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
11,072 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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 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 21h 54m. 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 ($1,007), Air New Zealand ($1,146), and Delta ($1,294) 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 50% 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?

    $671 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 $892 and $949, respectively.

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  • 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 $475). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,585). 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$1,007Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,146Average$2,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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DeltaCheapest$1,294Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,312Average$1,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,427Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,628Average$2,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,645Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,696Average$1,971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,713Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,839Average$2,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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