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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $796

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 9 June 2026.

Tue 4/819:20
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops29h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 25/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/6$1,539
Sat 20/614:40
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 4/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,540
Thu 25/614:40
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 8/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,543
Fri 19/616:29
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops25h 21m
Delta
Sun 5/710:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 25m
Delta
Deal found 8/6$1,546
Mon 23/1118:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 50m
Delta
Wed 2/1212:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 48m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$1,547
Sun 6/917:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 16/909:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/6$1,554
Wed 10/619:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 30/606:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/6$1,556
Mon 22/613:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Fri 24/710:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 02m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$1,560
Mon 22/616:29
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops25h 21m
Delta
Wed 15/710:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 02m
Delta
Deal found 8/6$1,566
Sun 18/1017:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Delta
Sat 14/1112:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 44m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$1,567
Thu 15/1019:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop46h 30m
Delta
Mon 26/1011:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 48m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$1,568
Mon 22/611:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop30h 50m
Delta
Sun 12/710:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop33h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$1,570

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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,539

One-way from

$796

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,019
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/8-25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($179 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/7

15:00-07:50

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

10:00-23:47

2 stops27h 47m

$1,566

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/6

19:29-07:50

2 stops46h 21m

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

10:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

$1,584
Fastest return journey

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/8

18:30-12:00

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 29/8

13:30-23:00

2 stops23h 30m

$2,197

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

22:20-16:40

2 stops52h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

16:55-18:55

3 stops41h 00m

$2,558

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/11

23:00-06:15

2 stops39h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

16:55-18:55

3 stops42h 00m

$2,629

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/7

08:00-07:50

1 stop33h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

10:00-06:18

2 stops34h 18m

$2,684

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

11:20-05:30

1 stop28h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

22:55-18:55

2 stops34h 00m

$2,781

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/7

22:20-21:50

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

15:55-18:55

3 stops41h 00m

$2,835

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/7

11:20-05:30

1 stop28h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

22:55-18:55

2 stops34h 00m

$2,906

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/7

20:20-07:50

1 stop45h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

10:00-23:40

1 stop27h 40m

$3,023

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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?

Booking 73 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 $1,699). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,294). 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.

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 9 June 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
1,045 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,045 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,045 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 50m. 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 $1,605. Qantas Airways is priced at 20% 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 $901 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $943 and Etihad Airways from $1,073 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

    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, 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 $1,699). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,294). 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$1,605Average$1,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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