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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $874

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne are usually found in November or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,728

One-way from

$874

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,376
2/9-17/9
  • 2/9-17/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($415 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2025.

Wed 3/906:00JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/911:55MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,784
Wed 10/906:15JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/911:55MEL - JFK
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,817
Tue 30/911:31JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1014:25MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,824
Wed 3/1215:15JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 45mDelta
Sun 29/309:25MEL - JFK
1 stop26h 19mDelta
Deal found 16/8$1,880
Wed 3/1210:10JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Wed 1/409:25MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 19mDelta
Deal found 16/8$1,886
Wed 3/1212:25JFK - MEL
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Wed 24/1210:10MEL - JFK
1 stop26h 12mDelta
Deal found 15/8$1,887
Wed 15/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,890
Wed 5/1116:30JFK - MEL
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 19/1109:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/8$1,894
Tue 2/1218:00JFK - MEL
1 stop46h 00mDelta
Wed 24/1210:10MEL - JFK
1 stop26h 12mDelta
Deal found 15/8$1,898
Tue 2/1219:20JFK - MEL
1 stop44h 40mDelta
Wed 1/409:25MEL - JFK
2 stops28h 54mDelta
Deal found 16/8$1,904

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

07:00-08:00

1 stop33h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

10:10-20:44

1 stop26h 34m

$1,829

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

08:05-08:00

1 stop31h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

10:10-23:48

1 stop29h 38m

$1,829

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

13:30-08:00

1 stop26h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:10-20:44

1 stop26h 34m

$1,829

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

15:15-08:00

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

10:10-19:22

1 stop25h 12m

$1,829

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

11:45-08:00

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

10:10-20:44

1 stop26h 34m

$1,829

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/2

08:05-08:00

1 stop31h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:10-17:44

1 stop23h 34m

$1,829

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

11:45-08:00

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:10-22:33

1 stop28h 23m

$1,829

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/9

12:15-22:25

2 stops44h 10m

$874

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

00:35-22:25

2 stops54h 50m

$880

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/9

12:15-22:25

2 stops44h 10m

$880

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,556.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,913. Qantas Airways is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,913Average$2,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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