Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $953
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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 11 November 2025.
Sun 7/1216:30JFK - MEL
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 21/1207:00MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,928
Mon 8/1217:15JFK - MEL
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1207:45MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/11$1,950
Mon 29/1212:29JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 31mQantas Airways
Mon 12/121:00MEL - JFK
2 stops40h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,970
Sun 7/1217:15JFK - MEL
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1208:00MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,977
Sat 6/1211:00JFK - MEL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1208:00MEL - JFK
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,997
Mon 24/1101:45JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1215:35MEL - JFK
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11$2,043
Mon 24/1115:00JFK - MEL
1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/1218:20MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11$2,046
Thu 4/1217:25JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop22h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,075
Thu 4/1215:01LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/1216:05MEL - LGA
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,075
Sun 7/1213:25LGA - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/1216:05MEL - LGA
1 stop21h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,078
Sun 7/1212:45EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 27/1216:05MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,080
Sun 7/1212:45EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/1216:05MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,086
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 11 November 2025.
Sat 14/301:25EWR - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/300:30MEL - EWR
2 stops38h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,918
Thu 19/217:25JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 23/308:15MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/11$2,017
Fri 1/515:45JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 10/517:10MEL - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11$2,106
Sun 7/1209:00LGA - MEL
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/1212:00MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,112
Sun 22/217:00EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/312:00MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,123
Mon 12/106:10JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 50mDelta
Sun 26/710:00MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/11$2,144
Sat 14/301:55JFK - MEL
1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/300:45MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,756
Sun 11/122:20JFK - MEL
2 stops40h 05mEmirates
Thu 22/123:55MEL - JFK
2 stops35h 00mEmirates
Deal found 9/11$2,907
Sat 6/1201:45JFK - MEL
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1215:35MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11$2,996
Sun 15/321:15JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 22/315:20MEL - JFK
3 stops35h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/11$3,073
Sat 31/116:30JFK - MEL
2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 2/506:00MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,017
Tue 17/218:10EWR - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/310:30MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,123
Sun 15/200:25EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/322:40MEL - EWR
2 stops39h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,128
Tue 17/222:00JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/318:20MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11$2,267
Thu 19/217:00EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/310:30MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,123
Thu 29/113:25LGA - MEL
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 1/514:35MEL - LGA
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,215
Sat 21/222:00JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/318:20MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11$2,298
Mon 16/218:00EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/312:00MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,123
Wed 24/1212:59JFK - MEL
2 stops27h 01mDelta
Sun 11/110:10MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/11$2,627
Thu 29/113:25LGA - MEL
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 2/514:35MEL - LGA
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,215
Sun 7/1215:20LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops25h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,123
Mon 1/1222:20JFK - MEL
3 stops43h 55mEmirates
Sun 21/1223:55MEL - JFK
2 stops35h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/11$2,990
Tue 27/113:25LGA - MEL
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 1/514:35MEL - LGA
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,319
Wed 8/418:30EWR - MEL
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 18/510:55MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,128
Sun 15/318:05EWR - MEL
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/310:30MEL - EWR
1 stop29h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,128
Fri 1/516:17LGA - MEL
1 stop22h 43mQantas Airways
Sun 10/521:00MEL - LGA
2 stops35h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/11$2,345
Fri 1/515:20EWR - MEL
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/509:30MEL - EWR
1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,128
Tue 5/515:20EWR - MEL
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/510:55MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,128
Tue 9/1213:15LGA - MEL
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/1213:00MEL - LGA
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,128
Sun 7/1216:15LGA - MEL
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops24h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,134
Last-minute flights from New York to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Melbourne. Data last updated 11 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 16/1101:45JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11$2,273
Mon 17/1120:05JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1122:40MEL - JFK
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,114
Mon 17/1113:40JFK - MEL
1 stop49h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$2,120
Mon 17/1108:29JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 56mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1106:00MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,233
Mon 17/1115:00JFK - MEL
1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/1118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11$2,333
Mon 17/1122:00JFK - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11$2,563
Thu 20/1111:50EWR - MEL
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1123:55MEL - EWR
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,383
Thu 20/1110:59LGA - MEL
3 stops31h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1123:55MEL - LGA
3 stops35h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,491
Thu 20/1117:04LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 21mQantas Airways
Sun 30/1116:05MEL - LGA
1 stop39h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$3,697
Thu 20/1109:00EWR - MEL
1 stop32h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 30/1116:05MEL - EWR
1 stop39h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$4,661
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 11 November 2025.
Sun 7/1200:01EWR - MEL
2 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$953
Wed 11/207:37LGA - MEL
3 stops54h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$963
Sat 7/206:20LGA - MEL
3 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$986
Mon 9/311:05JFK - MEL
3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$988
Tue 10/206:10JFK - MEL
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$991
Fri 6/206:10JFK - MEL
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$994
Fri 6/206:20LGA - MEL
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$994
Mon 1/1210:20JFK - MEL
3 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$996
Sun 8/209:00EWR - MEL
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,003
Wed 11/209:00EWR - MEL
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,006
Mon 9/206:20LGA - MEL
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,006
Mon 9/209:00EWR - MEL
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,008
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 11 November 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 11 November 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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NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Sat 14/3
01:25-09:25
2 stops41h 00m
Melbourne
Sat 21/3
00:30-23:30
2 stops38h 00m
$1,918
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 19/2
17:25-15:05
2 stops29h 40m
Melbourne
Mon 23/3
08:15-22:30
2 stops29h 15m
$2,017
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 31/1
16:30-10:35
2 stops26h 05m
Melbourne
Sat 2/5
06:00-23:57
2 stops31h 57m
$2,017
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 1/5
15:45-15:35
1 stop33h 50m
Melbourne
Sun 10/5
17:10-09:00
1 stop29h 50m
$2,106
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Sun 7/12
09:00-05:00
1 stop28h 00m
Melbourne
Mon 22/12
12:00-19:29
2 stops23h 29m
$2,112
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Sun 22/2
17:00-09:30
1 stop24h 30m
Melbourne
Mon 23/3
12:00-18:54
1 stop21h 54m
$2,123
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Tue 17/2
18:10-09:30
1 stop23h 20m
Melbourne
Mon 23/3
10:30-17:02
1 stop21h 32m
$2,123
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Thu 19/2
17:00-09:30
1 stop24h 30m
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
10:30-18:30
1 stop23h 00m
$2,123
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Mon 16/2
18:00-10:00
1 stop24h 00m
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
12:00-18:54
1 stop21h 54m
$2,123
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Sun 7/12
15:20-09:30
2 stops26h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 22/12
11:30-21:29
2 stops25h 59m
$2,123
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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.
Estimated return price
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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 7 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 22 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 $257). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,229). 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 11 November 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 at midday could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
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 19% 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 $1,352.
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 11 November 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.
Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
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 29h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,017. 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 $1,488 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,887. United Airlines is currently priced 37% 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 $257). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,229). 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 11 November 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 11 November 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.
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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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