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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $764

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
31 Jul — 7 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 1 July 2026.

Thu 6/806:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 25/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,650
Thu 15/1012:29
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 16m
Qantas Airways
Mon 26/1022:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 19m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,659
Thu 17/919:20
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 4/1009:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/6$1,703
Thu 6/806:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Qantas Airways
Fri 21/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/6$1,708
Wed 14/1014:43
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 17m
American Airlines
Wed 25/1123:15
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/6$1,710
Tue 11/811:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop29h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 18/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/6$1,714
Wed 16/916:00
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 12/1011:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop25h 46m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$1,722
Thu 13/816:00
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/810:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop24h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,723
Wed 29/711:21
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 39m
American Airlines
Fri 28/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,723
Wed 29/716:00
LGA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 5/813:35
MEL
-
LGA
1 stop21h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,723
Fri 14/818:00
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 24/810:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop26h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,724
Sat 22/816:00
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 30/809:45
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop26h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,724

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 (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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,640

One-way from

$764

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,239
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 04m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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18/11
  • 18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($322 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($90 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 1 July 2026.
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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 26/8

18:45-07:30

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

09:30-17:05

1 stop21h 35m

$1,739

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 6/8

09:15-08:15

1 stop33h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

10:55-20:09

1 stop23h 14m

$1,739

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/8

15:29-08:15

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

10:55-21:40

2 stops24h 45m

$1,745

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

15:39-07:30

2 stops25h 51m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

10:55-21:40

2 stops24h 45m

$1,745

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/8

15:29-08:15

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

09:30-19:54

2 stops24h 24m

$1,745

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/8

15:29-08:15

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

09:30-20:25

2 stops24h 55m

$1,745

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/8

20:30-07:50

2 stops45h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

10:00-20:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,755

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 13/8

20:15-07:50

2 stops45h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

10:00-06:00

2 stops34h 00m

$1,780

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 6/9

14:38-07:30

2 stops50h 52m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

06:30-20:48

2 stops28h 18m

$1,798

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 28/9

17:30-07:30

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

11:55-18:59

1 stop22h 04m

$1,811

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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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $257). Flying from New York to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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?

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 18 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

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 1 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,054 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
1,054 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,054 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
9,909 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,054 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
1,469 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,054 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
11,765 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,054 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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?

    Departing from New York to Melbourne will take you 22h 45m. There are 16652 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, United Airlines ($959), and Qantas Airways ($1,641) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Melbourne. United Airlines is 52% 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 ($831), United Airlines ($857), and Qantas Airways ($909).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $257). Flying from New York to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$959Average$2,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,641Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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