Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $607

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,874

One-way from

$607

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,549
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 59m total
  • New York to Melbourne
5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 30m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($414 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 24 October 2025.

Thu 4/1215:25JFK - MEL
2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 10/108:15MEL - JFK
2 stops28h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,877
Tue 11/1110:30JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1112:30MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/10$1,882
Fri 5/1213:00JFK - MEL
2 stops30h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 22/1221:00MEL - JFK
2 stops42h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,885
Wed 5/1108:29JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 06mQantas Airways
Sat 15/1107:25MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,886
Sat 15/1110:30JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1108:00MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,889
Tue 18/1110:30JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 25/1121:00MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,897
Wed 12/1110:30JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 21/1106:45MEL - JFK
2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,902
Mon 27/1018:15JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1114:05MEL - JFK
2 stops25h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,905
Wed 12/1110:30JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 26/1108:15MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/10$1,906
Fri 7/1117:15JFK - MEL
2 stops28h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 13/1119:35MEL - JFK
2 stops34h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,908
Sun 2/1117:15JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 14/1114:05MEL - JFK
2 stops25h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,909

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

17:30-12:05

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

08:15-19:00

2 stops26h 45m

$2,023

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

17:15-12:05

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

14:05-05:59

2 stops31h 54m

$2,048

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-17:45

1 stop23h 35m

$2,146

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

09:45-08:00

1 stop30h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-16:10

1 stop22h 00m

$2,146

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

19:25-08:00

2 stops44h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:10-18:55

1 stop24h 45m

$2,152

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

01:45-23:00

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

08:40-19:05

1 stop26h 25m

$2,158

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

13:40-23:00

1 stop41h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

08:40-19:05

1 stop26h 25m

$2,158

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

01:45-23:00

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

08:40-19:05

1 stop26h 25m

$2,158

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

17:30-09:30

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

12:00-19:00

1 stop23h 00m

$2,178

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

01:45-23:00

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

15:35-05:45

1 stop30h 10m

$2,197

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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 17 October 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, 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 $367). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,328). 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 24 October 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 24 October 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.

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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  • 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 26h 35m. There are 16684 km between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $1,894. Qantas Airways is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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  • 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 $367). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,328). 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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