How long is the flight from New York to Melbourne?

Departing from New York to Melbourne will take you 25h. There are 16684 km between New York and Melbourne. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Melbourne round-trip?

According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($888), and United Airlines ($939) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Melbourne. Qantas Airways is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Melbourne one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Melbourne are American Airlines ($760), United Airlines ($839), and Qantas Airways ($863).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New York to Melbourne?

The most popular flight routes from New York to Melbourne are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne, Newark - Melbourne and New York LaGuardia - Melbourne.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to MEL?

When flying from New York to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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?

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Average price	$1,757

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $1,712). Flying from New York to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,661). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,833 and $2,158 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,530 on Air Canada (15 Feb–1 Mar).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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Robyn,Aug 2026

LAX - SYD

I was flabbergasted when the crew completely missed me in the distribution of food and drinks in Business Class - even after they looked twice at my opened table. However - this has happened to me on my last longhaul QF flight and with the same hosty (older woman with curly bob). She obviously cannot handly the stress of initial boarding as both times she has come back to me with an apology. When compared to our usual Business/ First longhauls with Qatar or Emirates, Qantas leave ALOT to be desired. I would highly recommend going with another airline. BTW I'm a 4th gen Aussie and previous Qantas employee - I would love to love them if they provided service but they just dont.

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Robyn,Aug 2026

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United Airlines

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Robyn,Aug 2026

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How long is the flight from New York to Melbourne?
Departing from New York to Melbourne will take you 25h. There are 16684 km between New York and Melbourne. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Melbourne round-trip?
According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($888), and United Airlines ($939) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Melbourne. Qantas Airways is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Melbourne one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Melbourne are American Airlines ($760), United Airlines ($839), and Qantas Airways ($863).
What are the most popular routes from New York to Melbourne?
The most popular flight routes from New York to Melbourne are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne, Newark - Melbourne and 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $1,712). Flying from New York to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,661). 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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New York to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,833 and $2,158 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,530 on Air Canada (15 Feb–1 Mar).

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