Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $818

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,672

One-way from

$818

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,289
31/10-7/11
  • 31/10-7/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • New York to Melbourne
24/11
  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($373 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

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 16 September 2025.

Fri 31/1011:29JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1114:15MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,672
Thu 23/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1114:15MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,700
Mon 27/1018:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 3/1112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,702
Wed 29/1017:29JFK - MEL
1 stop25h 01mQantas Airways
Mon 3/1106:45MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,715
Wed 8/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1014:25MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,756
Wed 1/1011:31JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,762
Wed 24/909:30JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 13/1009:25MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,798
Mon 22/919:20JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 1/1011:55MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,805
Wed 26/1117:15JFK - MEL
1 stop32h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,807
Mon 20/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1112:10MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,813

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/12

19:25-08:00

1 stop44h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

10:10-19:00

1 stop24h 50m

$2,362

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/12

14:25-17:00

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 27/12

18:20-15:15

1 stop36h 55m

$2,445

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/10

14:50-23:00

1 stop41h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

00:45-06:45

1 stop45h 00m

$2,446

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/12

21:25-08:00

2 stops66h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

10:10-19:22

1 stop25h 12m

$2,460

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

21:25-08:00

1 stop42h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

10:10-23:48

1 stop29h 38m

$2,482

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

23:00-18:15

1 stop27h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

22:30-18:55

2 stops36h 25m

$2,578

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/10

22:20-23:20

2 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

23:55-18:55

2 stops34h 00m

$2,581

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/10

11:20-06:25

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

23:55-08:50

1 stop47h 55m

$2,581

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

22:20-10:15

3 stops43h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

22:30-18:55

2 stops36h 25m

$2,584

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

11:20-09:50

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

06:15-18:55

2 stops52h 40m

$2,586

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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 12 September 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 16 September 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.

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 16 September 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.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport will take you 34h 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 $1,870. Qantas Airways is priced at 23% 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, 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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