Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York from $813

MEL — NYC
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New York

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New York

Thu 12/1110:10 -
2 stops26h 03m
Sun 22/1111:40 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 3/11$1,513
Thu 12/1110:10 -
2 stops25h 13m
Sun 22/1111:48 -
2 stops28h 12m
Deal found 3/11$1,513
Thu 5/1110:10 -
2 stops26h 14m
Sat 21/1119:10 -
1 stop44h 50m
Deal found 3/11$1,513
Mon 2/1110:10 -
1 stop25h 06m
Mon 16/1116:25 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 31/10$1,518
Mon 2/1112:45 -
1 stop24h 49m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 1/11$1,519
Wed 25/1111:30 -
2 stops23h 15m
Wed 2/1215:45 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 3/11$1,520
Wed 25/1112:45 -
2 stops24h 40m
Wed 2/1218:10 -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 3/11$1,520
Tue 3/1112:45 -
2 stops26h 30m
Tue 17/1114:30 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 2/11$1,523
Tue 3/1112:45 -
1 stop26h 46m
Tue 17/1115:00 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 2/11$1,523
Wed 11/1112:45 -
2 stops24h 33m
Wed 18/1115:39 -
2 stops25h 51m
Deal found 31/10$1,525
Tue 17/1112:45 -
1 stop21h 43m
Tue 1/1218:05 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 1/11$1,525
Mon 2/1112:45 -
2 stops24h 44m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
2 stops36h 30m
Deal found 1/11$1,526

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Round-trip from

$1,453

One-way from

$813

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,738
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 8/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Melbourne to New York
2/3-31/12
  • 2/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

12:45-21:29

3 stops48h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$903

MelbourneNewark

MEL Melbourne - EWR Newark

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sat 5/12

11:30-08:32

2 stops37h 02m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$987

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

08:40-19:05

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,016

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

15:30-05:45

1 stop30h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,017

MelbourneNew York

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/3

06:00-22:45

2 stops32h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,090

MelbourneNewark

MEL Melbourne - EWR Newark

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 17/3

09:10-20:47

2 stops26h 37m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,153

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

11:30-19:15

3 stops47h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,163

MelbourneNew York

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/11

21:15-22:45

2 stops41h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,177

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 19/1

10:10-21:05

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,182

MelbourneNew York

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 5/3

20:55-22:45

2 stops41h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,183

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to New York

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York (average of $1,330). Flying from Melbourne to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,005). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to New York flights typically cost between $1,437 and $1,925 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,453 on Philippine Airlines (8 Mar–16 Mar).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to New York?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to New York is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,525, Delta can have you in New York from Melbourne in 21h 43m. The distance between Melbourne and New York is about 16652 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($446), American Airlines ($769), and Fiji Airways ($913) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to New York. Users have found that JetBlue is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $644. Delta flights start at $664 while deals on United Airlines start at $828 one-way.

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

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to New York?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in San Francisco?

    San Francisco travellers tend to visit Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Ghirardelli Square more than anywhere else. Those on a stopover in San Francisco interested in visiting Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, or Ghirardelli Square can do so by traveling 21.0 km, 18.7 km, and 20.8 km, respectively from San Francisco. Those landing in San Francisco looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $76 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to New York flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to New York 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 Melbourne to New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York (average of $1,330). Flying from Melbourne to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,005). 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to New York

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$446Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$913Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$946Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,100Average$2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,178Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,203Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,272Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,382Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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