Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $746
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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, booked 88 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 12 September 2025.
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 12 September 2025.
Mon 22/919:20JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 7/1009:45MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,730
Wed 8/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,767
Wed 15/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,776
Wed 26/1117:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop42h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,778
Sun 16/1108:29JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 01mQantas Airways
Mon 24/1106:45MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,791
Mon 27/1018:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,799
Mon 22/907:00JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 1/1009:25MEL - JFK
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,807
Mon 20/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1112:10MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,816
Fri 7/1111:29JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1114:15MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,825
Tue 30/911:31JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,829
Mon 20/1019:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 2/1112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,831
Sat 25/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1114:15MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,832
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 12 September 2025.
Wed 18/208:35JFK - MEL
2 stops31h 25mDelta
Wed 4/310:10MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/9$1,803
Thu 26/215:45LGA - MEL
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/311:30MEL - LGA
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$2,102
Mon 27/1015:25JFK - MEL
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/1118:20MEL - JFK
1 stop36h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/9$2,183
Wed 29/1001:55JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop45h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9$2,373
Tue 28/1019:03LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 57mFiji Airways
Tue 4/1114:15MEL - LGA
2 stops22h 46mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/9$2,399
Thu 15/115:25LGA - MEL
2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 25/106:00MEL - LGA
2 stops24h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$2,422
Mon 8/1219:40JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/1222:55MEL - JFK
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,505
Wed 26/1123:00JFK - MEL
1 stop32h 20mEmirates
Thu 11/1223:55MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/9$2,591
Sun 1/215:41LGA - MEL
2 stops25h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/211:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,340
Sun 7/1214:25JFK - MEL
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1218:20MEL - JFK
1 stop36h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/9$2,455
Tue 9/1200:25EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/1222:55MEL - EWR
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,563
Sun 23/1115:26EWR - MEL
2 stops26h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1213:00MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,345
Last-minute flights from New York to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Melbourne. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 16/907:00JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 30/913:55MEL - JFK
1 stop40h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,841
Mon 22/919:20JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 7/1009:45MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,730
Mon 22/907:00JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 1/1009:25MEL - JFK
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,807
Tue 30/911:31JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,829
Tue 7/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1014:25MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,847
Wed 8/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,767
Wed 15/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1014:30MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,776
Mon 20/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1112:10MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,816
Mon 20/1019:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 2/1112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,831
Wed 22/1007:00JFK - MEL
1 stop32h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 2/1113:55MEL - JFK
1 stop40h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,840
Sat 25/1011:37JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1114:15MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,832
Mon 27/1018:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,799
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 12 September 2025.
Sun 23/1100:01EWR - MEL
3 stops55h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$746
Sun 9/1100:01EWR - MEL
3 stops55h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$778
Mon 17/1111:15JFK - MEL
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$825
Sun 26/1001:00EWR - MEL
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$829
Sun 2/1100:01EWR - MEL
3 stops55h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$832
Mon 24/1111:15JFK - MEL
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$837
Sun 9/1100:50JFK - MEL
2 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$838
Mon 24/1100:50JFK - MEL
2 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$841
Fri 14/1100:01EWR - MEL
3 stops55h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$867
Tue 2/1217:02LGA - MEL
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$873
Mon 1/1216:55JFK - MEL
3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$876
Mon 8/1216:55JFK - MEL
3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$878
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 12 September 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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Depart
Return
Price
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 18/2
08:35-08:00
2 stops31h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
10:10-19:22
1 stop25h 12m
$1,803
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Thu 26/2
15:45-09:30
2 stops25h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 9/3
11:30-20:55
2 stops24h 25m
$2,102
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 27/10
15:25-17:00
1 stop34h 35m
Melbourne
Thu 6/11
18:20-15:15
1 stop36h 55m
$2,183
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Sun 1/2
15:41-09:30
2 stops25h 49m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
11:30-19:23
2 stops23h 53m
$2,340
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Sun 23/11
15:26-10:00
2 stops26h 34m
Melbourne
Tue 2/12
13:00-18:59
1 stop21h 59m
$2,345
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Sun 9/11
15:26-10:00
2 stops26h 34m
Melbourne
Tue 18/11
13:00-19:10
1 stop22h 10m
$2,345
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Wed 26/11
16:20-09:30
1 stop25h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 8/12
13:00-18:59
1 stop21h 59m
$2,345
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Tue 25/11
18:00-10:00
1 stop24h 00m
Melbourne
Tue 9/12
11:30-19:52
1 stop24h 22m
$2,345
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Wed 26/11
18:15-09:30
1 stop23h 15m
Melbourne
Tue 9/12
11:30-19:13
2 stops23h 43m
$2,352
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Wed 26/11
14:55-09:30
2 stops26h 35m
Melbourne
Tue 9/12
11:30-19:41
2 stops24h 11m
$2,352
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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 29 August 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, 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 12 September 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.
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.
Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% 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 $1,177.
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: 18h 58m.
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 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas 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.
Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
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 25h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,102. New York and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16678 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 $1,465 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,879. United Airlines is currently priced 39% 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, 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 September 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 12 September 2025.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Melbourne?
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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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on New York to Melbourne flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
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