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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $827

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New York to Melbourne

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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 July 2026.

Mon 27/712:21
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 39m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/813:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 28m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,587
Sun 1/1112:37
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1122:45
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,615
Sun 23/817:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 30/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,620
Mon 10/814:53
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 23/811:30
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,621
Sun 8/1118:05
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/1112:00
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,622
Sun 26/714:42
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops26h 03m
American Airlines
Sun 9/811:30
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,622
Mon 27/713:30
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 10/810:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop28h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,633
Mon 10/814:15
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 23/809:30
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop25h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,634
Sun 8/1106:42
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop30h 18m
American Airlines
Sun 22/1122:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,635
Sun 8/1112:55
LGA
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 22/1112:00
MEL
-
LGA
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,635
Sun 8/1118:15
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 22/1107:10
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops25h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/7$1,638
Wed 4/1118:15
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Air Canada
Mon 9/1108:10
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/7$1,640

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,615

One-way from

$827

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,913
1/11-16/11
  • 1/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 13m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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3/9
  • 3/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($368 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 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 July 2026.
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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 3/8

18:45-07:30

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

10:55-19:04

1 stop22h 09m

$1,647

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 4/8

18:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

10:55-23:49

1 stop26h 54m

$1,647

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/8

15:38-07:30

2 stops25h 52m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

09:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/9

15:39-08:15

2 stops26h 36m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:55-21:40

2 stops24h 45m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/11

15:30-09:30

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

11:30-18:32

2 stops23h 02m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 16/11

13:00-09:30

2 stops28h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

06:00-16:40

2 stops26h 40m

$1,667

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/11

13:00-09:30

2 stops28h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

06:00-16:40

2 stops26h 40m

$1,667

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 14/8

12:10-07:30

1 stop29h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-23:49

1 stop26h 54m

$1,691

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 13/8

18:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

10:55-19:04

1 stop22h 09m

$1,691

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 22/10

15:45-09:15

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:45-21:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,711

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,716). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,591). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,665 and $2,271 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,615 on Multiple Airlines (1 Nov–16 Nov).

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 24% 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 $1,274.

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 24m.

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 17m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 18 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.

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 July 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
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,025 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,486 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.

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 22h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,647. 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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $894 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $946. Qantas Airways is currently priced 53% 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?

    $660 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $765 and $845, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,716). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,591). 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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