Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $952

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 14 November 2025.

Fri 14/1117:38JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 52mQantas Airways
Wed 26/1109:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,915
Tue 30/1217:45JFK - AVV
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/120:55AVV - JFK
2 stops40h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,926
Wed 10/1211:00JFK - MEL
2 stops44h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1208:15MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,010
Mon 17/1116:30JFK - MEL
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 24/1109:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,026
Mon 8/1217:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,033
Fri 14/1121:25JFK - MEL
1 stop44h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 21/1109:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,052
Mon 17/1116:30JFK - MEL
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1213:55MEL - JFK
1 stop40h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,057
Sun 7/1212:45EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 27/1216:05MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,071
Sun 7/1212:24JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 27/1216:05MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,071
Sun 7/1212:45EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/1216:05MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,074
Thu 4/1216:30JFK - MEL
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/1216:05MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,074
Sun 7/1213:25LGA - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/1216:05MEL - LGA
1 stop21h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,074

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,762

One-way from

$952

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,132
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 50m total
  • New York to Melbourne
30/11
  • 30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 24m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($433 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 14 November 2025.
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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 30/12

17:45-20:20

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 13/1

20:55-21:08

2 stops40h 13m

$1,926

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

15:30-11:40

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

08:15-18:59

2 stops25h 44m

$2,010

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

15:30-11:40

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

07:00-20:02

2 stops28h 02m

$2,010

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 16/1

18:25-22:45

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

07:10-16:53

2 stops25h 43m

$2,011

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

16:30-12:40

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

09:00-21:30

2 stops27h 30m

$2,025

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

13:40-12:30

1 stop30h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

15:35-05:45

1 stop29h 10m

$2,068

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

15:30-09:30

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-22:30

1 stop25h 30m

$2,084

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/3

16:11-09:30

2 stops26h 19m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-22:09

2 stops25h 09m

$2,091

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 30/1

18:00-09:30

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

11:30-18:30

1 stop22h 00m

$2,107

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 1/2

18:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-18:54

1 stop21h 54m

$2,107

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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

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 7 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 22 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $256). Flying from New York to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,220). 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 14 November 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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 14 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Melbourne?

    Departing from New York to Melbourne will take you 27h. 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, United Airlines ($1,482), and Qantas Airways ($1,880) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Melbourne. United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to 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.

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    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 $256). Flying from New York to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,220). 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,482Average$2,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,880Average$2,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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