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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $877

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in April or August, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,925

One-way from

$877

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,177
10/6-17/6
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 15m total
  • New York to Melbourne
18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 23m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($746 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($173 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 30 April 2025.

Tue 10/610:15EWR - MEL
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/612:55MEL - EWR
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,925
Sat 6/919:00LGA - MEL
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/907:30MEL - LGA
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,005
Mon 25/801:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 16/915:15MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,063
Thu 8/511:30JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/511:20MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,064
Tue 28/1001:55JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1108:40MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$2,148
Sun 4/500:30EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/521:20MEL - EWR
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,150
Sun 4/500:35JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/521:20MEL - JFK
2 stops39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,150
Wed 28/515:29JFK - MEL
1 stop25h 16mQantas Airways
Wed 11/609:25MEL - JFK
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,208
Wed 20/814:55JFK - MEL
2 stops54h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/915:30MEL - JFK
2 stops55h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,241
Wed 14/517:30JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 20mIberia
Wed 4/622:45MEL - JFK
2 stops54h 00mIberia
Deal found 28/4$2,294
Thu 21/819:01LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 59mFiji Airways
Thu 11/913:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,308
Tue 26/813:30JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 05mANA
Tue 16/917:30MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 30mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,359

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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

Tue 10/6

10:15-11:30

2 stops35h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

12:55-22:55

2 stops24h 00m

$1,925

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/9

19:00-19:20

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

07:30-22:30

2 stops29h 00m

$2,005

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/8

01:20-23:10

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

15:15-15:10

1 stop37h 55m

$2,063

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

11:30-06:45

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

11:20-06:55

2 stops33h 35m

$2,098

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/9

01:55-05:55

1 stop38h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

00:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

$2,161

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

15:29-06:45

1 stop25h 16m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

09:25-16:20

1 stop20h 55m

$2,208

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

14:55-11:15

2 stops54h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

15:30-09:00

2 stops55h 30m

$2,241

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

00:35-19:25

2 stops52h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

21:20-22:40

2 stops39h 20m

$2,258

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

17:30-16:50

2 stops33h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

22:45-14:45

2 stops54h 00m

$2,294

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 21/8

19:01-12:00

2 stops26h 59m

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

13:30-22:30

2 stops23h 00m

$2,308

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 12 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 30 April 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from New York to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • 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 Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,063 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, starting at $2,161 and $2,208 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 17% 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?

    $1,038 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $1,143 and $1,233, respectively.

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    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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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