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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to New York flights typically cost between $1,332 and $1,958 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,161 on Delta (8 Feb-22 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to New York on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to New York?

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Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 50m. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to New York flights typically cost between $1,332 and $1,958 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,161 on Delta (8 Feb-22 Feb). Find deals

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to New York?

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to New York?

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Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $357.

Question 6

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

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Delta and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York in just under 23h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 03m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to New York is about 16652 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

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Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $931. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $935 and $1,194, respectively. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $654. Users have also found prices from $770 and $869 on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

Question 9

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

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to New York is 68 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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $462). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,281). 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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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 13

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

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When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport to New York, consider Melbourne - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Melbourne - Newark or Melbourne - New York LaGuardia, as they are the most popular.

Question 14

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

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Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to New York.

Question 15

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

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Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to New York flights that have stopovers will stop in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is followed by San Francisco in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne Airport to New York.

Question 16

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

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Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to New York that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Hong Kong. Auckland sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne Airport to New York flights.

Question 17

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

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Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, and Walt Disney Concert Hall are the most popular attractions in Los Angeles if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, and Walt Disney Concert Hall can be accessed by travelling approximately 18.9 km, 19.1 km, and 19.3 km, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Los Angeles can hire a car from Los Angeles for about $62 per day.

Question 18

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

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San Francisco travellers tend to visit Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Ghirardelli Square more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in San Francisco interested in visiting Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, or Ghirardelli Square can do so by travelling 21.0 km, 18.7 km, and 20.8 km, respectively from San Francisco. Travellers can rent a car at San Francisco for an average daily rate of $67 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 19

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to New York as you normally would.

Question 20

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 21

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.

Question 22

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.

Question 23

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

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When you search for this flight from Melbourne to New York, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 24

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Melbourne to New York by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to New York with no change fees.

Question 26

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to New York on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$1,161
One-way from	$654
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,726

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$931	Average$1,579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$935	Average$2,104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,194	Average$1,516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,216	Average$1,514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,260	Average$1,347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,263	Average$1,844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,264	Average$1,647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,585	Average$1,796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	Cheapest$1,602	Average$1,774	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,610	Average$2,259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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