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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $912

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
1 Jul — 8 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, booked 53 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 26 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,646

One-way from

$912

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,375
10/11-17/11
  • 10/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • New York to Melbourne
20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 53m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($719 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($182 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 26 June 2025.

Mon 10/1113:05JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1107:00MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,646
Sun 19/1000:30EWR - MEL
3 stops62h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1000:30MEL - EWR
2 stops38h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,703
Mon 1/913:30JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 05mANA
Mon 8/917:30MEL - JFK
2 stops43h 25mANA
Deal found 26/6$1,760
Wed 6/814:58EWR - MEL
2 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/812:05MEL - EWR
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,826
Sat 8/1111:00JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 19/1116:05MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/6$1,893
Thu 28/819:01LGA - MEL
2 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/907:30MEL - LGA
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,986
Tue 2/917:29JFK - AVV
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/916:40AVV - JFK
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,003
Thu 21/815:45JFK - MEL
1 stop45h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/905:00MEL - JFK
1 stop49h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/6$2,084
Thu 21/819:01LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 59mFiji Airways
Fri 5/923:35MEL - LGA
2 stops38h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/6$2,087
Sat 8/1112:50JFK - MEL
2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1122:55MEL - JFK
2 stops34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6$2,109
Tue 2/918:20EWR - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Tue 16/906:00MEL - EWR
2 stops24h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 25/6$2,163
Sun 31/801:55JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/907:25MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/6$2,170

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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 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne that are best for you.

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/11

13:05-15:35

2 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

07:00-21:35

2 stops30h 35m

$1,646

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 19/10

00:30-05:40

3 stops62h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

00:30-23:30

2 stops38h 00m

$1,703

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/9

13:30-13:35

2 stops34h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

17:30-22:55

2 stops43h 25m

$1,760

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 6/8

14:58-10:50

2 stops29h 52m

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

12:05-05:50

3 stops31h 45m

$1,826

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

11:00-11:25

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

16:05-21:29

1 stop21h 24m

$1,893

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 28/8

19:01-19:20

2 stops34h 19m

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

07:30-23:35

2 stops30h 05m

$1,986

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/9

17:29-14:10

2 stops30h 41m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/9

16:40-07:20

2 stops28h 40m

$2,003

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/8

15:45-03:10

1 stop45h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

05:00-16:05

1 stop49h 05m

$2,084

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 21/8

19:01-12:00

2 stops26h 59m

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

23:35-23:35

2 stops38h 00m

$2,087

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

12:50-21:00

2 stops40h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

22:55-17:45

2 stops34h 50m

$2,109

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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 20 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 53 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 26 June 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Melbourne?

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 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines, andANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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 ($1,703), ANA ($1,760), and Qantas Airways ($1,893) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Melbourne. Turkish Airlines is 30% 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 ($1,181), Qatar Airways ($1,214), and Philippine Airlines ($1,227).

  • 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,494Average$2,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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