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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $771

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 3 March 2026.

Fri 13/309:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 49m
Delta
Mon 16/313:00
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Deal found 26/2$1,173
Fri 1/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Fri 29/509:00
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$1,175
Fri 6/310:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop26h 19m
Delta
Fri 13/309:55
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/3$1,176
Sun 1/310:10
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops26h 05m
Delta
Sat 14/318:45
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops69h 15m
Delta
Deal found 28/2$1,180
Wed 29/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 30m
Delta
Fri 8/513:11
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops28h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/3$1,249
Wed 4/310:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop26h 19m
Delta
Tue 10/321:25
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop42h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$1,255
Tue 13/1011:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 07m
Delta
Tue 20/1021:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop44h 20m
Delta
Deal found 26/2$1,307
Wed 26/810:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop26h 33m
Delta
Mon 7/916:20
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops25h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$1,309
Mon 9/312:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 25/314:40
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,334
Sun 11/1011:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 52m
Delta
Sat 17/1020:00
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops45h 50m
Delta
Deal found 26/2$1,357
Sat 21/1112:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 46m
Delta
Tue 1/1214:55
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops26h 55m
Delta
Deal found 27/2$1,358

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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,173

One-way from

$771

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,458
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 49m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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  • Delta
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 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 3 March 2026.
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

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

18:30-16:20

1 stop35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

16:30-06:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,739

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

10:00-23:48

1 stop27h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/9

12:59-07:50

2 stops28h 51m

$1,806

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

09:10-18:30

2 stops24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

18:45-07:00

2 stops45h 15m

$1,962

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

20:30-23:00

2 stops40h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

11:45-11:40

2 stops33h 55m

$2,183

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:00-06:17

1 stop34h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/7

11:25-07:50

2 stops30h 25m

$2,214

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

06:00-16:20

2 stops24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/9

19:20-12:05

2 stops26h 45m

$2,224

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

21:00-23:00

2 stops40h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/4

11:45-12:05

2 stops34h 20m

$2,338

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

17:25-10:00

2 stops30h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/9

01:30-23:35

2 stops32h 05m

$2,351

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

23:45-06:00

1 stop44h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

01:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

$2,368

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

13:35-21:00

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/7

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$2,540

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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 27 February 2026.

Booking 22 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 $877). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,447). 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 3 March 2026.
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
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,186 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,376 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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?

    Qantas Airways and Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in just under 27h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 02m. 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, American Airlines ($907), Delta ($1,146), and Air New Zealand ($1,149) 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 51% 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?

    $637 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 $846 and $900, 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, 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 $877). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,447). 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 9 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 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,146Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,149Average$2,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,184Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,226Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,544Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,587Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,059Average$2,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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