Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $815
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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in April or August, booked 12 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 (ME1). 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 30 April 2025.
Round-trip from | $1,828 |
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One-way from | $815 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $2,177 |
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Cheapest flights from New York to MelbourneExplore 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Mon 20/10
00:30-09:10
2 stops41h 40m
Melbourne
Thu 30/10
00:30-23:40
2 stops38h 10m
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Tue 10/6
10:15-11:30
2 stops35h 15m
Melbourne
Tue 17/6
12:55-22:55
2 stops24h 00m
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/6
11:37-11:30
2 stops33h 53m
Melbourne
Tue 24/6
12:55-05:30
2 stops30h 35m
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 25/8
01:20-23:10
1 stop31h 50m
Melbourne
Tue 16/9
15:15-15:10
1 stop37h 55m
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 26/8
15:45-03:10
1 stop45h 25m
Melbourne
Tue 16/9
15:50-09:00
2 stops55h 10m
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 4/10
10:00-05:55
1 stop29h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 20/10
00:45-13:10
1 stop27h 25m
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/8
07:20-06:45
1 stop33h 25m
Melbourne
Sat 16/8
07:00-16:20
1 stop23h 20m
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - AVV
JFKAVV
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 20/10
10:30-14:10
3 stops36h 40m
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 4/11
06:00-22:38
3 stops32h 38m
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 15/9
11:55-17:30
2 stops39h 35m
Melbourne
Tue 30/9
19:35-07:35
1 stop50h 00m
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Tue 21/10
08:15-12:35
2 stops37h 20m
Melbourne
Fri 31/10
06:00-16:51
2 stops25h 51m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Melbourne
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 12 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Melbourne?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from New York to Melbourne 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 30 April 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Melbourne 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.
Rainfall in Melbourne by month
Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Melbourne by month
Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from New York to Melbourne have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Food
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Food
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Food
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Food
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Food
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
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