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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $826

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
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 26 July 2026.

Mon 27/712:21
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 39m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/813:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 28m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,587
Mon 2/1118:15
EWR
-
AVV
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1106:00
AVV
-
EWR
2 stops26h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,614
Sun 1/1112:37
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1122:45
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,616
Mon 3/814:42
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 17/813:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,620
Mon 3/816:00
LGA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 17/813:35
MEL
-
LGA
1 stop21h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,620
Mon 10/814:53
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 23/811:30
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,621
Wed 4/1118:15
EWR
-
AVV
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1120:55
AVV
-
EWR
2 stops35h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,623
Sun 8/1118:05
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/1112:00
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,623
Mon 7/914:53
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop24h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 23/913:35
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,623
Mon 10/815:40
JFK
-
MEL
2 stops26h 10m
Delta
Sun 23/810:00
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 57m
Delta
Deal found 25/7$1,629
Mon 3/810:45
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 17/810:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,631
Mon 27/713:30
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop28h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 10/810:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop28h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,633

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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,614

One-way from

$826

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,855
2/11-8/11
  • 2/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 24m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($384 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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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 26 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

18:00-09:50

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

12:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

$1,640

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 11/8

18:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

10:55-20:09

1 stop23h 14m

$1,647

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/11

16:30-09:50

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

12:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

$1,647

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 16/8

10:11-08:15

2 stops32h 04m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-21:40

2 stops24h 45m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/11

15:30-09:30

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

11:30-18:32

2 stops23h 02m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/11

15:39-09:30

2 stops25h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

11:30-19:54

2 stops24h 24m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 17/11

15:00-10:30

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

11:30-18:32

2 stops23h 02m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/8

08:05-08:15

2 stops34h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

10:55-21:25

2 stops24h 30m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 18/8

15:39-08:15

2 stops26h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

09:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/9

14:25-08:15

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

10:55-21:50

2 stops24h 55m

$1,653

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $1,716). Flying from New York to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,577). 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 $1,659 and $2,192 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,614 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–8 Nov).

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 26 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
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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
1,067 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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
10,041 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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
1,486 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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
11,845 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

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 23h 50m. 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 ($894), and United Airlines ($946) 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 Etihad Airways ($660), American Airlines ($765), and United Airlines ($845).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $1,716). Flying from New York to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,577). 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 26 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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