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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,009

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
29 Jun — 6 Jul1
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 30 May 2026.

Wed 3/610:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop27h 47m
Delta
Wed 10/612:59
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops28h 51m
Delta
Deal found 29/5$1,356
Fri 29/510:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop43h 28m
Delta
Sat 20/619:35
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops70h 15m
Delta
Deal found 27/5$1,361
Fri 24/710:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops27h 09m
Delta
Fri 14/807:15
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops34h 35m
Delta
Deal found 29/5$1,362
Fri 7/810:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 52m
Delta
Tue 8/919:29
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 21m
Delta
Deal found 27/5$1,581
Fri 7/819:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Sun 30/802:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 29/5$1,621
Fri 7/819:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Thu 20/802:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 29/5$1,623
Wed 5/810:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop33h 25m
Delta
Sat 8/819:35
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops70h 15m
Delta
Deal found 27/5$1,660
Sat 25/719:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Sun 9/802:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 27/5$1,662
Wed 15/719:40
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop41h 25m
Air China
Sun 26/702:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 50m
Air China
Deal found 27/5$1,663
Wed 15/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 51m
Qantas Airways
Mon 27/719:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/5$1,665
Mon 13/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop35h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sat 25/706:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/5$1,670

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 30 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,356

One-way from

$1,009

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,522
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/7-14/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 43m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 25m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 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 30 May 2026.
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MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-18:35

1 stop22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/8

15:40-07:50

1 stop26h 10m

$1,361

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-21:53

1 stop25h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

07:10-07:50

2 stops34h 40m

$1,362

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:00-20:07

2 stops24h 07m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/11

16:20-09:50

2 stops25h 30m

$1,794

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

23:15-07:28

1 stop24h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/11

12:24-05:00

1 stop24h 36m

$1,839

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

10:00-23:52

2 stops27h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

07:00-07:50

1 stop34h 50m

$2,391

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:00-21:50

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

07:00-07:50

1 stop34h 50m

$2,749

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

23:55-21:46

3 stops35h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/9

21:30-17:25

3 stops53h 55m

$2,870

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

10:00-20:58

1 stop48h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

16:05-07:50

1 stop25h 45m

$3,117

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

15:55-18:55

3 stops41h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/10

22:20-23:20

2 stops34h 00m

$3,173
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

09:45-23:54

1 stop28h 09m

$1,092

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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 44 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 $1,382). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,229). 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 30 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,414 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,352 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,641 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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?

    Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in just under 22h 35m. 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 ($751), Fiji Airways ($895), and Qantas Airways ($1,066) 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 56% 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?

    $629 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 $841 and $889, 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, 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 $1,382). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,229). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 6 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 30 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$895Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,066Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,135Average$2,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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DeltaCheapest$1,213Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,695Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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