Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York from $810

MEL — NYC
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New York

Thu 3/1212:00 -
1 stop22h 24m
Tue 8/1213:00 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 9/11$1,456
Mon 16/1122:45 -
1 stop25h 14m
Sun 22/1112:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 9/11$1,456
Thu 12/1112:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Wed 25/1109:00 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 9/11$1,466
Thu 12/1122:45 -
1 stop32h 45m
Wed 25/1108:00 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 9/11$1,498
Thu 12/1112:00 -
1 stop22h 50m
Wed 25/1117:15 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,504
Thu 12/1112:00 -
1 stop23h 59m
Wed 25/1116:05 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 9/11$1,517
Mon 16/1110:20 -
2 stops24h 25m
Sun 22/1109:00 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 9/11$1,521
Thu 12/1112:00 -
1 stop23h 25m
Sun 22/1112:37 -
1 stop24h 23m
Deal found 9/11$1,523
Mon 16/1122:45 -
1 stop32h 45m
Sun 22/1119:59 -
1 stop45h 31m
Deal found 9/11$1,525
Thu 26/1112:00 -
2 stops39h 05m
Thu 3/1211:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 9/11$1,530
Mon 16/1111:05 -
2 stops24h 54m
Sun 22/1113:55 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,531
Mon 16/1111:00 -
2 stops24h 29m
Sun 22/1108:05 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 9/11$1,531

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Round-trip from

$1,441

One-way from

$810

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,728
Air China
  • Air China
  • 9/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 94h 10m total
  • Melbourne to New York
20/1-31/12
  • 20/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 42m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

10:10-19:48

2 stops25h 38m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$921

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

10:10-00:04

2 stops29h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$923

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

10:10-18:41

2 stops24h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$924

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

10:10-18:50

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$924

MelbourneNew York

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 31/1

18:00-22:45

2 stops44h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,040

MelbourneNew York

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

AVVJFK

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/3

06:00-22:10

2 stops32h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,166

MelbourneNewark

MEL Melbourne - EWR Newark

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

10:10-10:42

2 stops40h 32m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,179

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 3/2

18:05-15:00

1 stop36h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,186

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 22/3

11:45-21:23

3 stops48h 38m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,188

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

12:45-21:29

3 stops48h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,188

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/11

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,353). Flying from Melbourne to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,095). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to New York flights typically cost between $1,465 and $1,943 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,441 on Air China (9 Feb–22 Feb).

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 $1,494, American Airlines can have you in New York from Melbourne in 23h 24m. The distance between Melbourne and New York is about 16678 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 ($452), American Airlines ($780), and Fiji Airways ($925) 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $673. United Airlines flights start at $840 while deals on American Airlines start at $850 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 $72 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 $1,353). Flying from Melbourne to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,095). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near New York?

Book flights to New York if you plan to visit one of these locations
New Rochelle
Queens
Secaucus
Fort Lee

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly from Melbourne to New York on these airlines

Top 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to New York

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$452Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search JetBlue flights
American AirlinesCheapest$780Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$925Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Fiji Airways flights
DeltaCheapest$959Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,115Average$2,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air New Zealand flights
United AirlinesCheapest$1,194Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,219Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,289Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Air CanadaCheapest$1,401Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights

Fly with Cheapflights

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.