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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.
NYC — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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

One-way from

$815

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,177
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 50m total
  • New York to Melbourne
5/8
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($746 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($173 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 30 April 2025.

Mon 20/1000:30EWR - MEL
2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/1000:30MEL - EWR
2 stops38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,828
Sat 22/1117:00LGA - MEL
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1207:15MEL - LGA
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,906
Tue 10/610:15EWR - MEL
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/612:55MEL - EWR
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,925
Tue 3/611:37JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/612:55MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,984
Sun 4/522:00JFK - MEL
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 19/515:15MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,059
Sun 4/500:35JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/521:20MEL - JFK
2 stops39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,150
Wed 30/410:00JFK - MEL
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/514:25MEL - JFK
1 stop36h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$2,172
Tue 26/815:45JFK - MEL
1 stop45h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 16/915:50MEL - JFK
2 stops55h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,217
Sat 2/807:20JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 16/807:00MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,223
Mon 20/1010:30JFK - AVV
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1106:00AVV - JFK
3 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,266
Mon 15/911:55JFK - MEL
2 stops39h 35mAir India
Tue 30/919:35MEL - JFK
1 stop50h 00mAir India
Deal found 28/4$2,309
Tue 21/1008:15EWR - MEL
2 stops37h 20mAir Canada
Fri 31/1006:00MEL - EWR
2 stops25h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$2,333

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne that are best for you.

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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

$1,828

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

$1,925

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

$1,984

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

$2,064

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

$2,217

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

$2,222

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

$2,223

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

$2,266

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

$2,309

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

$2,333

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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 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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($1,828), Qatar Airways ($2,064), and Etihad Airways ($2,217) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Melbourne. Turkish Airlines is 26% 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 Qatar Airways ($1,168), Etihad Airways ($1,210), and Air India ($1,329).

  • 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.

  • 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, 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.

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