Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $770
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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in February or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 17 October 2025.
Wed 12/1109:00EWR - MEL
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1114:15MEL - EWR
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,845
Wed 3/1209:00EWR - MEL
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/114:30MEL - EWR
2 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,868
Mon 17/1117:38JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 52mQantas Airways
Mon 24/1109:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/10$1,897
Sat 8/1101:45JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,958
Mon 20/1019:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 4/1112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop24h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$1,968
Mon 10/1109:00JFK - MEL
1 stop46h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1108:40MEL - JFK
1 stop43h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$2,035
Thu 13/1110:30JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1113:55MEL - JFK
1 stop40h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/10$2,045
Thu 4/1215:25JFK - MEL
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,046
Mon 10/1101:45JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$2,048
Sun 9/1101:45JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/1115:35MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$2,065
Sun 7/1209:51EWR - MEL
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 27/1216:05MEL - EWR
1 stop35h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,077
Sat 27/1217:45JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,077
Best flights from New York to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Sat 7/215:44LGA - MEL
2 stops25h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/212:00MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,109
Fri 5/1217:00EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,125
Tue 6/118:00JFK - MEL
2 stops46h 00mDelta
Wed 14/110:10MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 07mDelta
Deal found 17/10$2,156
Sat 28/209:00JFK - MEL
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/308:40MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$2,162
Mon 26/109:30JFK - MEL
1 stop32h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 14/212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$2,182
Mon 10/1122:00JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/1118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/10$2,243
Fri 13/301:25EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/322:40MEL - EWR
2 stops39h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,308
Fri 5/1215:20LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/1211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops28h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,125
Fri 5/1212:59JFK - MEL
2 stops27h 01mDelta
Fri 19/1210:10MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 04mDelta
Deal found 15/10$2,157
Tue 18/1113:40JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$2,279
Mon 10/1122:00JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/1118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/10$2,337
Fri 5/1214:55LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/1211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops24h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,125
Thu 4/1214:45EWR - MEL
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop24h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,136
Fri 20/312:59JFK - MEL
2 stops27h 01mDelta
Fri 3/411:00MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 53mDelta
Deal found 16/10$2,360
Fri 14/1113:40JFK - MEL
1 stop41h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$2,394
Sun 11/122:00JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/10$2,448
Thu 2/416:45EWR - MEL
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/410:55MEL - EWR
1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,139
Wed 3/1215:25EWR - MEL
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/111:30MEL - EWR
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,139
Wed 1/415:36EWR - MEL
2 stops25h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/409:30MEL - EWR
2 stops24h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,145
Mon 26/111:15LGA - MEL
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,145
Wed 3/1214:55LGA - MEL
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/111:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,145
Sat 24/119:29LGA - MEL
2 stops46h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,145
Sat 24/119:29LGA - MEL
2 stops46h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,145
Sun 25/111:15LGA - MEL
2 stops30h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,145
Wed 8/415:36EWR - MEL
2 stops25h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/410:55MEL - EWR
1 stop22h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,146
Fri 5/1214:55LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/10$2,146
Sat 11/417:00LGA - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/410:55MEL - LGA
2 stops26h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,146
Fri 23/116:15EWR - MEL
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,342
Fri 23/118:00EWR - MEL
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,343
Last-minute flights from New York to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Melbourne. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 26/1001:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1116:55MEL - JFK
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/10$2,468
Sun 26/1001:20JFK - MEL
1 stop49h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 4/1116:55MEL - JFK
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/10$2,473
Mon 27/1014:40JFK - MEL
1 stop41h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/1115:35MEL - JFK
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$2,268
Mon 27/1022:55JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/1118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/10$2,282
Mon 27/1011:20JFK - MEL
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1106:05MEL - JFK
3 stops32h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,319
Mon 27/1011:20JFK - MEL
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1106:05MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$2,368
Mon 27/1022:55JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1106:05MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,390
Mon 27/1022:55JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/1118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/10$2,448
Mon 27/1006:00JFK - MEL
2 stops35h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 4/1105:55MEL - JFK
1 stop33h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,485
Mon 27/1011:26EWR - MEL
2 stops38h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:00MEL - EWR
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,574
Mon 27/1011:26EWR - MEL
2 stops38h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1122:00MEL - EWR
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$2,681
Mon 27/1011:48EWR - MEL
3 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1106:05MEL - EWR
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,764
One-way flights from New York to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Tue 25/1113:05JFK - MEL
2 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$770
Sat 8/1119:29EWR - MEL
3 stops59h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$774
Mon 1/1213:05JFK - MEL
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$781
Sun 30/1100:50JFK - MEL
2 stops46h 45mANA
Deal found 17/10$794
Sat 15/1121:18EWR - MEL
3 stops58h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$822
Sat 15/1111:29JFK - MEL
3 stops59h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$824
Tue 11/1121:18EWR - MEL
3 stops49h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$865
Sun 16/1121:18EWR - MEL
3 stops58h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$933
Tue 4/1122:50LGA - MEL
3 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$933
Mon 10/1121:18EWR - MEL
3 stops58h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$939
Mon 26/113:40JFK - MEL
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$941
Sun 9/1121:18EWR - MEL
3 stops58h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$942
Cheap 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 17 October 2025.
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 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Price
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Sat 7/2
15:44-09:30
2 stops25h 46m
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
12:00-19:28
2 stops23h 28m
$2,109
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Fri 5/12
17:00-09:30
1 stop24h 30m
Melbourne
Thu 18/12
11:30-20:47
1 stop25h 17m
$2,125
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Fri 5/12
15:20-09:30
2 stops26h 10m
Melbourne
Fri 19/12
11:30-23:43
2 stops28h 13m
$2,125
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Fri 5/12
14:55-09:30
2 stops26h 35m
Melbourne
Thu 18/12
11:30-19:39
2 stops24h 09m
$2,125
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Thu 4/12
14:45-09:30
1 stop26h 45m
Melbourne
Wed 17/12
11:30-19:52
1 stop24h 22m
$2,136
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Thu 2/4
16:45-09:15
1 stop25h 30m
Melbourne
Sun 19/4
10:55-21:38
1 stop24h 43m
$2,139
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Wed 3/12
15:25-09:30
2 stops26h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 19/1
11:30-16:25
1 stop20h 55m
$2,139
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Wed 1/4
15:36-08:30
2 stops25h 54m
Melbourne
Sun 19/4
09:30-19:31
2 stops24h 01m
$2,145
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Mon 26/1
11:15-10:00
2 stops30h 45m
Melbourne
Sat 14/2
11:30-18:42
2 stops23h 12m
$2,145
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Wed 3/12
14:55-10:00
2 stops27h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 19/1
11:30-18:44
2 stops23h 14m
$2,145
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Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Melbourne Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 88 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $259). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,240). 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 NYC to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 17 October 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 56% on airfare.
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.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 17% 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 $1,359.
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 17m.
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 25m.
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 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.
1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.
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 24h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,125. New York and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16652 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 $1,496 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,918. United Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $259). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,240). 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 October 2025.
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 17 October 2025.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
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Cheapflights makes it easy to find New York to Melbourne flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Melbourne?
It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from New York to Melbourne.
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