Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $907

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
23 May — 30 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 23 April 2026.

Wed 3/610:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops27h 55m
Delta
Wed 10/613:59
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 51m
Delta
Deal found 23/4$1,482
Fri 24/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 27m
Delta
Thu 7/520:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 50m
Delta
Deal found 22/4$1,485
Wed 29/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops27h 34m
Delta
Tue 28/719:45
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops46h 05m
Delta
Deal found 23/4$1,486
Wed 6/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Wed 27/517:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 20m
Delta
Deal found 19/4$1,587
Fri 15/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 00m
Delta
Sun 24/520:10
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops45h 40m
Delta
Deal found 19/4$1,588
Sun 26/719:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Sun 2/802:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 20/4$1,629
Mon 1/609:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop42h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/616:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,669
Mon 18/509:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop34h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 25/508:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop32h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$1,682
Tue 5/509:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 30m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/511:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop29h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,683
Fri 22/519:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Sun 24/502:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 23/4$1,697

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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,485

One-way from

$907

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,200
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/5-22/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 08m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 43m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($207 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

10:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/6

11:33-07:50

2 stops30h 17m

$1,486

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

09:00-07:50

1 stop32h 50m

$1,585

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

09:45-23:59

1 stop28h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

11:00-06:45

1 stop29h 45m

$1,765

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-23:47

2 stops27h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

15:40-07:50

2 stops26h 10m

$2,488

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

10:00-23:55

2 stops27h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/5

16:29-07:50

2 stops25h 21m

$2,554
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

10:00-19:58

1 stop23h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

13:10-07:50

2 stops28h 40m

$2,579

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:00-07:04

1 stop35h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/7

13:10-07:50

2 stops52h 40m

$2,579

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:00-05:25

1 stop33h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/6

13:10-07:50

2 stops28h 40m

$2,580

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

12:00-19:10

2 stops45h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

22:50-06:15

2 stops41h 25m

$2,676

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

13:30-06:00

3 stops54h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 31/8

20:00-15:50

3 stops53h 50m

$2,855

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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 $1,387). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,302). 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 23 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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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 and Qantas Airways 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 5h 29m. 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, Fiji Airways ($894), American Airlines ($899), and Air New Zealand ($1,139) 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?

    $631 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 $844 and $892, 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 $1,387). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,302). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,139Average$2,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,174Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,184Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,217Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,565Average$1,969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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