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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $798

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
18 Jul — 25 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 18 June 2026.

Fri 3/714:40
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop26h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 21/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,517
Thu 22/1011:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop28h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1123:15
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,520
Thu 15/1006:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 26/1023:15
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop31h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,531
Thu 2/717:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 10/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop25h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,535
Sat 20/611:29
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 4/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,537
Sat 17/1008:05
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop31h 40m
Qantas Airways
Wed 28/1023:15
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 53m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/6$1,540
Tue 24/1111:45
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Delta
Thu 3/1212:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops27h 51m
Delta
Deal found 16/6$1,547
Wed 2/921:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop43h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 23/909:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/6$1,552
Sun 15/1109:45
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop32h 05m
Delta
Thu 26/1112:00
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 22m
Delta
Deal found 15/6$1,557
Tue 23/616:30
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 12/709:25
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,558

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 18 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,517

One-way from

$798

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,989
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/7-21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 06m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($190 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 18 June 2026.
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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/11

11:45-09:50

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

12:00-23:51

2 stops27h 51m

$1,547

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/10

12:59-08:50

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

12:00-17:46

1 stop21h 46m

$1,564

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

13:30-09:50

1 stop28h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

12:00-00:48

1 stop28h 48m

$1,846
Fastest return journey

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/11

18:00-09:50

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

12:00-19:22

1 stop23h 22m

$2,173

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/7

19:20-13:20

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

06:00-16:20

2 stops24h 20m

$2,217

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

20:29-23:35

3 stops35h 06m

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

16:00-06:36

3 stops30h 36m

$2,447

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/10

07:22-06:45

3 stops32h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

23:15-22:10

2 stops37h 55m

$2,530

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/12

17:30-13:20

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

07:25-16:20

2 stops24h 55m

$2,550

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/8

22:20-21:50

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

15:55-18:55

3 stops65h 00m

$2,665

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

16:12-12:35

2 stops28h 23m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

07:45-16:22

2 stops24h 37m

$2,703

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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 $1,711). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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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
1,047 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
1,047 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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

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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 30h 05m. 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 $1,604. 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 $888 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $942 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?

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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, 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 $1,711). 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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