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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $1,008

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 49 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 4 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,779

One-way from

$1,008

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 04m total
  • New York to Melbourne
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 44m total
  • New York to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop

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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 4 December 2024.

Sun 29/1215:34JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,455
Sun 29/1206:00LGA - MEL
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/212:00MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,461
Fri 27/1222:59JFK - MEL
2 stops49h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/116:50MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,506
Sat 28/1217:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 12/118:50MEL - JFK
1 stop35h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,518
Sun 29/1212:39EWR - MEL
1 stop25h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/208:30MEL - EWR
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,612
Sun 29/1217:15JFK - AVV
1 stop38h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 3/206:00AVV - JFK
1 stop24h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,637
Wed 4/1213:50JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 17/1215:35MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$2,682
Sat 28/1210:14EWR - MEL
3 stops34h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/106:10MEL - EWR
3 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,771
Sun 29/1211:00EWR - MEL
3 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Mon 3/208:10MEL - EWR
2 stops24h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$2,825
Wed 4/1214:45EWR - MEL
2 stops28h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$2,834
Fri 6/1210:20JFK - MEL
1 stop40h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 8/1223:30MEL - JFK
1 stop48h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,834
Sun 29/1218:20EWR - MEL
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,851

Find flights from New York to Melbourne within your budget

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 748,348 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2024.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 1/3

17:25-10:00

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

10:30-16:59

1 stop21h 29m

$1,779

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 27/1

06:08-22:55

2 stops48h 47m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

16:50-14:29

2 stops37h 39m

$1,831

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 24/2

18:30-15:45

2 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

07:05-16:51

2 stops24h 46m

$1,946

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 23/2

12:30-05:40

2 stops25h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

16:20-22:36

1 stop22h 16m

$2,000

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 23/2

00:30-20:55

2 stops52h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

22:40-23:35

2 stops39h 55m

$2,030

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 27/1

16:50-09:30

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

11:30-16:53

1 stop21h 23m

$2,043

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/4

21:30-23:30

1 stop36h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

15:15-15:20

1 stop38h 05m

$2,084

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

20:05-20:55

2 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

22:40-11:15

2 stops52h 35m

$2,098

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 15/4

20:29-10:50

2 stops48h 21m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

08:35-10:36

2 stops40h 01m

$2,143

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/2

17:15-08:20

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

09:20-15:25

1 stop21h 05m

$2,143

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 22 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 49 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 4 December 2024.

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 4 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa 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.
8.6
Very Good
66 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.6
Very Good
66 reviews
8.6
Very Good
66 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.4
Very Good
830 reviews
8.6
Very Good
66 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2