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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $772

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 May 2026.

Thu 2/714:20
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 9/709:45
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,506
Sat 23/514:45
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 5/609:30
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,511
Tue 11/809:59
EWR
-
MEL
3 stops35h 06m
Air Canada
Tue 25/806:00
MEL
-
EWR
3 stops27h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/5$1,512
Mon 1/612:21
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 5/813:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,515
Wed 10/605:47
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 17/609:45
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops28h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,522
Wed 20/510:30
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops30h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 27/513:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,523
Wed 5/817:30
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/809:30
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 57m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/5$1,529
Mon 3/817:30
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 12/809:30
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,530
Thu 4/616:00
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/610:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop26h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$1,532
Fri 31/718:00
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 26/810:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,533
Sat 14/1121:25
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop44h 05m
Qantas Airways
Fri 4/1216:30
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops29h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/5$1,666
Wed 29/709:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop31h 45m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/819:50
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops34h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,679

Find flight deals from New York to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,506

One-way from

$772

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,885
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 2/7-9/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($220 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York 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 22 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 14/8

14:20-07:30

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-21:49

1 stop24h 54m

$1,521

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 4/6

11:50-08:15

1 stop30h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

10:55-21:25

1 stop24h 30m

$1,533

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 10/6

14:15-07:30

1 stop27h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:55-21:25

1 stop24h 30m

$1,533

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 11/6

14:00-08:15

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

10:55-01:04

2 stops28h 09m

$1,536

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 5/6

17:00-08:15

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

10:55-07:30

2 stops34h 35m

$1,536

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 4/6

15:30-08:15

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

10:55-22:26

1 stop25h 31m

$1,539

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 6/8

18:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

06:00-20:48

2 stops28h 48m

$1,560

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 12/11

18:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

13:00-20:03

1 stop23h 03m

$1,769

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/11

15:00-10:00

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

11:30-18:32

2 stops23h 02m

$1,769

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/11

15:30-09:30

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

11:30-18:32

2 stops23h 02m

$1,795

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $207). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $995). 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 to Melbourne Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,229.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 17m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 22 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andEtihad Airways from New York to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
1,041 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,442 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,645 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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 New York 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from New York to Melbourne Airport can take about 26h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,160. New York and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16684 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Melbourne Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $926 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,586. United Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    $803 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $891 and $931, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from New York to Melbourne Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Newark - Melbourne or New York LaGuardia - Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $207). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $995). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New York to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$926Average$1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,586Average$1,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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