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Cheap flights from New York State to Melbourne from $705

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.
JFK — MEL
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 21 November 2025.

Thu 4/1217:00EWR - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11$1,541
Tue 9/1218:10EWR - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1213:00MEL - EWR
1 stop23h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11$1,559
Tue 9/1219:30EWR - MEL
2 stops44h 30mDelta
Sun 8/210:10MEL - EWR
2 stops23h 19mDelta
Deal found 20/11$1,576
Thu 11/1209:45JFK - AVV
3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/120:55AVV - JFK
3 stops41h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,982
Wed 10/1218:39EWR - MEL
2 stops56h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/212:00MEL - EWR
1 stop44h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,995
Sat 29/1101:45JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/1215:35MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$2,018
Fri 5/1207:00JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 20/1209:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,041
Thu 20/1108:00JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 26/1109:20MEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,049
Tue 9/1212:00EWR - MEL
1 stop29h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/1211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11$2,054
Fri 28/1117:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,057
Mon 8/1217:15JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,060
Wed 19/1113:40JFK - MEL
1 stop41h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 26/1108:40MEL - JFK
1 stop43h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11$2,061

Cheap flight deals from New York to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,541

One-way from

$705

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,210
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/12-17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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1/2
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 4/12

17:00-09:30

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

11:30-20:40

1 stop25h 10m

$1,541

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 18/2

18:00-10:00

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

11:30-16:49

1 stop21h 19m

$1,559

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 13/3

17:00-08:30

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-18:57

1 stop21h 57m

$1,559

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 7/3

18:05-09:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

10:30-16:49

1 stop21h 19m

$1,559

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 25/1

15:00-09:30

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

13:00-18:57

1 stop21h 57m

$1,565

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 18/2

13:00-08:00

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:10-23:55

2 stops29h 45m

$1,576

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 13/1

18:00-09:30

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

13:00-21:30

1 stop24h 30m

$2,054

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 9/12

12:00-09:30

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

11:30-23:00

1 stop27h 30m

$2,054

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

09:45-20:20

3 stops42h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 4/3

20:55-22:39

3 stops41h 44m

$2,071

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 12/1

20:30-09:30

1 stop45h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

11:30-20:00

1 stop24h 30m

$2,078

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to Melbourne?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Melbourne (average of $260). Flying from State of New York to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,248). 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 NY 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 21 November 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

    For as low as $1,541, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne from State of New York in 24h 30m. There are 16652 km between State of New York and Melbourne. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Melbourne one-way?

    $902 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Philippine Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $1,106 and $1,130, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of New York to Melbourne?

    The most popular route from State of New York to Melbourne is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Newark - Melbourne or 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 State of New York to Melbourne?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Melbourne (average of $260). Flying from State of New York to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,248). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,501Average$2,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,904Average$2,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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