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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $797

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
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 13 June 2026.

Tue 23/618:00
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 14/710:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,531
Mon 3/812:21
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 19/813:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,532
Mon 29/612:21
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 6/713:35
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,533
Tue 23/614:45
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 12/710:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop28h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,535
Sat 20/608:30
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 4/710:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop25h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,536
Wed 17/618:45
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 4/710:55
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,538
Wed 17/609:10
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops33h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 4/710:55
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops24h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,538
Fri 14/812:21
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 22/809:45
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops28h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,539
Sat 20/611:29
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop27h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 4/709:45
MEL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,539
Mon 29/615:00
LGA
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 6/713:35
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops24h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,539
Fri 3/718:45
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
Air New Zealand
Fri 10/709:30
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 34m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/6$1,541
Sat 13/614:20
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 22/609:45
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops27h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,542

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 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,531

One-way from

$797

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,739
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/6-14/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 23m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($258 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 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 13 June 2026.
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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 23/6

11:50-08:15

1 stop30h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

10:55-19:03

1 stop22h 08m

$1,539

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/8

15:08-06:45

2 stops25h 37m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

09:45-19:59

2 stops24h 14m

$1,542

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/6

10:29-08:15

2 stops31h 46m

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

10:55-21:54

2 stops24h 59m

$1,543

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 23/6

11:50-08:15

1 stop30h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

10:55-23:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,549
Fastest return journey

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 24/6

18:45-07:30

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

09:30-16:45

1 stop21h 15m

$1,550

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 23/6

16:00-08:15

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 13/7

10:55-23:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,550

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/8

14:55-08:15

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

09:30-19:54

2 stops24h 24m

$1,555

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/7

15:25-08:15

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

09:30-18:42

2 stops23h 12m

$1,558

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/8

11:00-07:50

1 stop30h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

10:00-18:29

1 stop22h 29m

$1,559

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

17:40-07:50

1 stop24h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

10:00-18:29

1 stop22h 29m

$1,559

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $210). Flying from New York to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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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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 79 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 13 June 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
1,046 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,819 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,651 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

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 25h 37m. There are 16678 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 ($939), and Qantas Airways ($1,607) 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 Qantas Airways ($890), Air New Zealand ($944), and Etihad Airways ($1,075).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $210). Flying from New York to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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 13 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,607Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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