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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $669

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
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 24 February 2026.

Mon 20/418:00
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 35m
EVA Air
Mon 4/506:00
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 40m
EVA Air
Deal found 20/2$1,386
Sun 10/518:05
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/606:00
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,438
Fri 10/418:00
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/506:00
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,440
Mon 13/418:00
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/420:30
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops39h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,445
Fri 24/418:00
EWR
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MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/521:40
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,447
Mon 11/518:05
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/506:00
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops29h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,457
Mon 11/518:05
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/606:00
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,459
Sun 24/518:05
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Sun 31/521:40
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops33h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/2$1,464
Sun 10/518:05
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 20/506:00
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops29h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,475
Mon 13/418:00
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 22/406:00
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/2$1,476
Wed 1/418:00
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/420:40
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,482
Mon 19/1010:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop29h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 2/1115:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop36h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2$1,499

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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,386

One-way from

$669

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,714
EVA Air
  • EVA Air
  • 20/4-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 26m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($178 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 13/5

15:50-08:15

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:55-20:03

1 stop23h 08m

$1,660

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 19/4

14:49-08:15

2 stops27h 26m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

10:55-21:53

2 stops24h 58m

$1,660

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/3

07:00-07:00

1 stop33h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

09:10-16:04

1 stop21h 54m

$1,665

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/5

11:45-07:50

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

10:00-20:44

1 stop24h 44m

$1,665

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/4

21:45-08:50

2 stops44h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

10:00-06:28

2 stops34h 28m

$1,672

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

19:35-07:50

2 stops46h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

10:00-20:44

1 stop24h 44m

$1,672

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

13:00-07:50

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

10:00-17:44

1 stop21h 44m

$1,672

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

19:59-07:50

2 stops45h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-22:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,672

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

18:00-07:50

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

10:00-21:48

2 stops25h 48m

$1,672

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/3

08:30-07:00

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

10:00-06:28

2 stops34h 28m

$1,672

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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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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 20 February 2026.

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 $235). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,717). 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 21% 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 $1,240.

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 Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

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 24 February 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
997 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,344 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,416 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,342 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,660. 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 $1,464 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,601. United Airlines is currently priced 28% 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?

    $811 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 Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $948 and $976, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $235). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,717). 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 24 February 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,464Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,601Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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