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How long is the flight from Melbourne to New York?

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For as low as $1,589, Air China can have you in New York from Melbourne in 26h 37m. 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. Find deals

Question 2

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

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According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,312), Qantas Airways ($1,344), and Air China ($1,488) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to New York. Users have found that United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 3

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

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to New York is 14 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. Find deals

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from Melbourne to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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. Find deals

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to New York?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to New York flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Question 8

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

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The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to New York are Melbourne - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Melbourne - Newark and Melbourne - New York LaGuardia.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to New York?

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American Airlines, Air China and China Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to New York.

Question 10

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

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Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in New York stopover in Los Angeles most frequently. San Francisco follows Los Angeles in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne to New York flights. Auckland comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Melbourne to New York flights.

Question 11

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

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The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to New York is Singapore. Hong Kong follows Singapore in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne to New York flights.

Question 12

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Los Angeles?

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Los Angeles travellers tend to visit Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, and Walt Disney Concert Hall more than anywhere else. Those on a stopover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, or Walt Disney Concert Hall can do so by traveling 18.9 km, 19.1 km, and 19.3 km, respectively from Los Angeles. Those landing in Los Angeles looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $63 per day.

Question 13

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in San Francisco?

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Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Ghirardelli Square are the most popular attractions in San Francisco if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Ghirardelli Square can be visited by travelling about 21.0 km, 18.7 km, and 20.8 km respectively from San Francisco. Travellers can book a car hire at San Francisco for about $70 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to New York?

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Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 5% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 15

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to New York, book at least 15 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 51% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,838 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,219.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New York?

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New York from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $2,109 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,371. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to NYC?

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It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to New York in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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.

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to New York?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to New York via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to New York?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to New York from Melbourne.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to New York with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to New York, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to New York become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$1,462
One-way from	$818
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,078

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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,312	Average$2,162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,344	Average$1,904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,488	Average$2,000	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,523	Average$1,970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,560	Average$2,137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,645	Average$2,208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,698	Average$2,055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	Cheapest$1,704	Average$1,914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,737	Average$2,500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,813	Average$2,221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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