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
1 adult
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.

Round-trip from

$1,730

One-way from

$746

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,301
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 19m total
  • New York to Melbourne
23/11
  • 23/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 34m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($687 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($176 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 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

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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 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

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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

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

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

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

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

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

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

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

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

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

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

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

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

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  • 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?

  • 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.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,465Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,879Average$2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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