Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $796

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 5 November 2025.

Mon 10/1114:00EWR - MEL
1 stop28h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1111:30MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,722
Wed 19/1107:15EWR - MEL
1 stop34h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/113:00MEL - EWR
1 stop26h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,743
Wed 3/1218:05EWR - MEL
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - EWR
2 stops23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,749
Sun 7/1216:30EWR - MEL
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,760
Sat 6/1219:30EWR - MEL
1 stop46h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,778
Thu 27/1114:19EWR - MEL
2 stops27h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,798
Sun 7/1217:00EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,802
Thu 4/1214:00EWR - MEL
1 stop28h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,820
Mon 1/1214:00LGA - MEL
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops24h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,872
Mon 10/1117:15JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1119:35MEL - JFK
2 stops34h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,880
Fri 7/1115:41LGA - MEL
2 stops25h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/1113:00MEL - LGA
2 stops24h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,904
Mon 10/1117:15JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 17/1106:00MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,918

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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,743

One-way from

$796

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,197
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 36m total
  • New York to Melbourne
31/3
  • 31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 09m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($643 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($174 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 5 November 2025.
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EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 8/4

14:30-08:15

1 stop27h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

10:55-20:03

1 stop23h 08m

$1,743

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 15/3

18:05-08:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-23:11

1 stop26h 11m

$1,743

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 16/2

18:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

12:00-18:54

1 stop21h 54m

$1,743

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 26/1

14:20-10:00

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

11:30-16:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,749

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 19/11

16:08-09:30

2 stops25h 22m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

13:00-23:13

1 stop26h 13m

$1,749

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 22/4

15:36-08:15

2 stops26h 39m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:55-18:50

1 stop21h 55m

$1,751

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 7/3

21:00-09:00

2 stops44h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-18:30

1 stop23h 00m

$1,751

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 3/12

17:00-09:30

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

11:30-00:13

2 stops28h 43m

$1,751

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 8/12

15:00-10:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

11:30-07:05

1 stop35h 35m

$1,760

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 22/4

13:00-07:40

2 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:00-23:01

2 stops27h 01m

$1,762

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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 31 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 $258). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,237). 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 5 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.

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 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 $1,357.

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 5 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.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

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 27h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,743. 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 $1,493 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,894. 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?

  • 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 $258). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,237). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,493Average$2,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,894Average$2,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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