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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $766

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Sun 10/515:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 23/506:00
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops30h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/3$1,585
Mon 18/515:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/520:50
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops39h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,603
Tue 19/515:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/520:50
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops39h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,605
Sat 9/515:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/506:00
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,611
Sun 10/515:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 20/520:30
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops40h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,615
Thu 22/1015:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops30h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 2/1108:00
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops30h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3$1,618
Sun 1/1109:45
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1107:25
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,625
Tue 8/910:40
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops34h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 11/920:45
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops40h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3$1,633
Wed 11/1109:45
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1107:25
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,638
Tue 5/515:50
JFK
-
MEL
3 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/520:50
MEL
-
JFK
3 stops39h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,643

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,585

One-way from

$766

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,938
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 10/5-23/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 60h 03m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

15:30-07:50

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:00-20:44

1 stop24h 44m

$2,004

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

20:05-07:50

2 stops45h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

10:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

$2,009

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/5

20:05-07:50

2 stops45h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

10:00-21:55

1 stop25h 55m

$2,009
Fastest return journey

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/7

14:30-06:45

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

09:45-19:53

1 stop24h 08m

$2,051

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

14:30-06:45

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

09:45-19:53

1 stop24h 08m

$2,051

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/4

19:48-07:50

2 stops46h 02m

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

10:00-17:52

1 stop21h 52m

$2,063

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

19:48-07:50

2 stops46h 02m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

10:00-21:50

2 stops25h 50m

$2,098

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

22:20-08:50

3 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

15:55-18:55

3 stops41h 00m

$2,478

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

22:20-05:35

3 stops41h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

12:05-14:25

2 stops40h 20m

$2,478
Cheapest one-way

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/5

12:50-19:40

2 stops40h 50m

$1,045

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

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 25 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $807). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,771). 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.

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 22 March 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
1,009 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Related info for your journey

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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 20m. 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 $1,612. Qantas Airways is priced at 22% 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 $816 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $905 and Air New Zealand from $946 one-way.

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

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $807). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,771). 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$1,612Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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