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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $909

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 25 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,062

One-way from

$909

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,560
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/8-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
21/8
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($286 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 29 April 2025.

Mon 25/801:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 16/915:15MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,062
Thu 8/511:30JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/511:20MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,064
Tue 28/1001:55JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1108:40MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$2,148
Sun 4/500:35JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/521:20MEL - JFK
2 stops39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,150
Wed 28/515:29JFK - MEL
1 stop25h 16mQantas Airways
Wed 11/609:25MEL - JFK
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,208
Wed 20/814:55JFK - MEL
2 stops54h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/915:30MEL - JFK
2 stops55h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,240
Wed 14/517:30JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 20mIberia
Wed 4/622:45MEL - JFK
2 stops54h 00mIberia
Deal found 28/4$2,293
Tue 26/813:30JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 05mANA
Tue 16/917:30MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 30mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,359
Mon 15/911:10JFK - MEL
2 stops40h 45mAir India
Tue 30/919:35MEL - JFK
2 stops50h 20mAir India
Deal found 28/4$2,364
Mon 20/1020:55JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1116:40MEL - JFK
2 stops34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,415
Mon 15/910:30JFK - MEL
3 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Tue 30/906:00MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$2,428
Wed 6/814:30JFK - MEL
2 stops24h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 13/811:55MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,518

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/8

01:20-23:10

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

15:15-15:10

1 stop37h 55m

$2,062

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

11:30-06:45

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

11:20-06:55

2 stops33h 35m

$2,098

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

15:29-06:45

1 stop25h 16m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

09:25-16:20

1 stop20h 55m

$2,208

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

14:55-11:15

2 stops54h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

15:30-09:00

2 stops55h 30m

$2,240

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

01:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

23:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

$2,256

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

00:35-19:25

2 stops52h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

21:20-22:40

2 stops39h 20m

$2,258

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

17:30-16:50

2 stops33h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

22:45-14:45

2 stops54h 00m

$2,293

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/8

13:30-13:35

2 stops34h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

17:30-11:00

2 stops31h 30m

$2,359

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/9

11:10-17:55

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

19:35-07:55

2 stops50h 20m

$2,364

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

20:55-21:35

2 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

16:40-11:15

2 stops34h 35m

$2,415

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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 25 April 2025.

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, 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 29 April 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $2,062. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,208 and $2,240, respectively. Qatar 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 $1,038 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,143 and Etihad Airways from $1,233 one-way.

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

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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$2,104Average$3,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,180Average$2,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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