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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $835

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 May 2026.

Mon 4/516:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sun 10/506:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,681
Thu 12/1110:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/1116:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop38h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,690
Wed 9/911:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/915:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,694
Wed 13/519:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 1/609:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 31m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,699
Tue 5/522:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/522:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop37h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,701
Mon 4/516:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/513:30
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop40h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,708
Wed 11/1121:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/1216:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,711
Tue 24/1110:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop45h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/1216:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,715
Thu 15/1011:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 26/1016:10
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop38h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,723
Wed 12/811:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop39h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/922:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop30h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,727
Sat 2/516:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Fri 15/506:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,729

Find 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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,694

One-way from

$835

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,709
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 77h 30m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne 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 6 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

11:10-07:50

2 stops30h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:00-06:23

2 stops34h 23m

$1,797

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/5

12:00-07:50

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

10:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

$1,797

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

20:10-07:50

2 stops45h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

10:00-23:55

2 stops27h 55m

$1,797

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/5

20:10-07:50

2 stops45h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-23:55

2 stops27h 55m

$1,797

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

20:10-07:50

2 stops45h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

$1,797
Fastest return journey

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/7

16:29-07:50

2 stops25h 21m

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

10:00-22:11

2 stops26h 11m

$2,108

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/5

20:00-07:50

1 stop45h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

10:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

$2,486

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/7

18:00-07:50

2 stops47h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 4/1

12:00-09:44

2 stops37h 44m

$3,095

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

22:20-08:50

3 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

21:15-18:55

2 stops35h 40m

$3,201

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

22:20-21:50

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

15:55-18:55

3 stops41h 00m

$3,202

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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?

Booking 24 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,683). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,247). 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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 6 May 2026.
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
1,033 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport will take you 30h 40m. There are 16684 km between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport.

  • 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 $1,578. Qantas Airways is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $886 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $927 and Etihad Airways from $1,055 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,683). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,247). 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$1,578Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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