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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $820

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
1 adult
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 12 July 2026.

Thu 13/816:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 26/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,596
Mon 10/806:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 25/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,608
Sat 8/819:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 21/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,642
Wed 26/816:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sun 6/909:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,661
Fri 21/816:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sun 6/909:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,662
Sat 8/816:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 21/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,690
Sat 1/814:42
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 18m
American Airlines
Fri 14/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,694
Mon 10/812:21
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 26/813:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop35h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,697
Mon 3/819:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/813:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$1,698
Mon 10/810:49
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops29h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 24/809:45
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops28h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,716
Sat 15/812:57
LGA
-
MEL
1 stop26h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 22/809:45
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops24h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,716
Fri 14/817:29
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop45h 31m
Qantas Airways
Mon 24/813:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop43h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,717

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 12 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,596

One-way from

$820

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,990
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 13/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 1/8

14:45-08:15

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

10:55-23:49

1 stop26h 54m

$1,727
Fastest return journey

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 7/8

17:30-07:30

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

10:55-19:04

1 stop22h 09m

$1,733

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/8

15:20-08:15

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

09:30-23:30

2 stops28h 00m

$1,733

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/7

15:20-08:15

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

$1,733

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/7

15:38-07:30

2 stops25h 52m

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

10:55-21:25

2 stops24h 30m

$1,733

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

16:22-07:50

2 stops25h 28m

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

10:00-20:09

2 stops24h 09m

$1,742

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/8

20:30-07:50

2 stops45h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

10:00-23:24

2 stops27h 24m

$1,742

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 14/8

16:00-07:30

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

09:30-18:53

1 stop23h 23m

$1,742

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 10/8

16:00-08:15

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-23:49

1 stop26h 54m

$1,742

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/8

15:20-07:30

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-21:54

2 stops24h 59m

$1,747

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $255). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,021). 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?

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 $1,281.

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 12 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
1,061 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
1,061 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
9,983 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
1,475 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
11,811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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 25h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,742. 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 $951 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,628. United Airlines is currently priced 51% 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?

    $824 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $850 and $901, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $255). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,021). 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 12 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,628Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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