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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $716

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 9 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 23 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,183

One-way from

$716

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,269
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
10/6
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 21m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($377 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 23 May 2025.

Mon 3/1101:35JFK - MEL
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/1115:35MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/5$2,183
Tue 12/811:30JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/809:10MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,186
Wed 19/1117:25JFK - MEL
2 stops38h 20mIberia
Mon 1/1216:10MEL - JFK
2 stops36h 05mIberia
Deal found 23/5$2,194
Tue 12/815:45JFK - MEL
1 stop45h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/805:00MEL - JFK
1 stop42h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/5$2,196
Wed 13/810:30JFK - MEL
3 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Wed 20/806:00MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 22/5$2,211
Thu 26/621:55JFK - MEL
1 stop22h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 10/708:35MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/5$2,227
Thu 21/819:50JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/921:20MEL - JFK
2 stops39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,287
Tue 29/716:29JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 16mQantas Airways
Mon 18/809:45MEL - JFK
1 stop28h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/5$2,291
Wed 22/1001:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1007:15MEL - JFK
2 stops40h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/5$2,298
Tue 26/813:30JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 05mANA
Tue 16/917:30MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 30mANA
Deal found 22/5$2,351
Tue 21/1017:29JFK - MEL
2 stops28h 31mFiji Airways
Thu 6/1114:15MEL - JFK
2 stops25h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/5$2,420
Wed 20/814:57JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/909:45MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,535

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JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

01:35-07:10

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

15:35-05:45

1 stop30h 10m

$2,183

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/8

11:30-10:50

2 stops33h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

09:10-19:35

2 stops24h 25m

$2,186

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

17:25-23:45

2 stops38h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

16:10-12:15

2 stops36h 05m

$2,194

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/8

15:45-03:10

1 stop45h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

05:00-09:00

1 stop42h 00m

$2,196

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/8

10:30-11:35

3 stops35h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

06:00-22:49

3 stops30h 49m

$2,211

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/6

21:55-10:50

1 stop22h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 10/7

08:35-19:35

1 stop25h 00m

$2,227

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/8

19:50-19:25

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

21:20-22:40

2 stops39h 20m

$2,287

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/7

16:29-06:45

1 stop24h 16m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

09:45-23:54

1 stop28h 09m

$2,291

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

01:20-00:10

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

07:15-09:00

2 stops40h 45m

$2,298

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

$2,351

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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 16 May 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 23 May 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 23 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and ANA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

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 Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $2,183. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $2,196 and $2,210, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 15% 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 $1,164 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $1,228 and Qantas Airways from $1,354 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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