Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $800

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
15 Apr — 22 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 16 March 2026.

Fri 17/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 15m
Delta
Fri 1/516:09
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops25h 41m
Delta
Deal found 15/3$1,263
Wed 6/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 27m
Delta
Fri 29/514:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 20m
Delta
Deal found 14/3$1,271
Fri 17/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 27m
Delta
Tue 5/519:35
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops46h 15m
Delta
Deal found 11/3$1,286
Fri 17/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Thu 30/420:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 50m
Delta
Deal found 13/3$1,287
Fri 17/410:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 30m
Delta
Sun 17/519:35
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops46h 15m
Delta
Deal found 12/3$1,294
Fri 29/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/608:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,384

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,263

One-way from

$800

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,476
Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/4-1/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 28m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($208 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 March 2026

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

10:00-06:00

1 stop34h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

08:20-07:50

1 stop33h 30m

$1,263

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

10:00-20:30

2 stops24h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

17:45-07:50

1 stop24h 05m

$1,263

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:00-20:02

1 stop24h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/6

12:00-07:50

2 stops29h 50m

$1,271

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

10:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

17:15-07:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,274

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

10:00-20:30

2 stops24h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/4

19:35-07:50

2 stops46h 15m

$1,294

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

10:00-00:20

2 stops28h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

18:00-07:50

1 stop23h 50m

$1,294

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-17:44

1 stop21h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

19:20-07:50

1 stop46h 30m

$1,592

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-19:38

1 stop23h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/8

09:45-07:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,592

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

09:45-21:00

1 stop25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

14:36-06:45

1 stop26h 09m

$1,631
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

09:45-18:33

1 stop22h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 13/6

14:43-05:00

1 stop24h 17m

$1,656

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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 13 March 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 $885). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,459). 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 16 March 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

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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 34h. 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 ($920), Air New Zealand ($1,165), and Air China ($1,201) 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?

    $646 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 $858 and $913, 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.

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    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 $885). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,459). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 8 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$920Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,165Average$2,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,201Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,243Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,245Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$1,831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,566Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,602Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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