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

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and China Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York in just under 24h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 32m. 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.

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

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $1,240. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,307 and $1,373, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,028. Users have also found prices from $1,034 and $1,144 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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. Hong Kong ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Melbourne Airport to New York flights.

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

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

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

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 $55 per day.

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

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 $63 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 24.7 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

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.

$791+ Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport to New York

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 $1,772 and $2,470 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,262 on Multiple Airlines (15 Oct-30 Oct).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New York

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Cheapest in	February
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Wed 15/1006:00MEL - EWR

2 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1018:25EWR - MEL

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,262

Mon 20/1014:30MEL - JFK

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1011:29JFK - MEL

2 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,455

Sat 11/1016:30MEL - JFK

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/308:30JFK - MEL

2 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,469

Mon 20/1014:30MEL - JFK

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:29JFK - MEL

2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,490

Sat 1/1112:00MEL - JFK

2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1111:29JFK - MEL

2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,562

Mon 6/1016:05MEL - EWR

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1019:54EWR - MEL

1 stop43h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,581

Fri 31/1006:45MEL - JFK

2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways

Sun 16/1117:15JFK - MEL

1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,605

Sat 11/1006:00MEL - EWR

3 stops28h 55mAir Canada

Thu 26/318:25EWR - MEL

2 stops27h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,623

Sat 18/1011:55MEL - JFK

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:29JFK - MEL

2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,634

Fri 31/1020:15MEL - JFK

1 stop41h 55mAir China

Thu 6/1101:05JFK - MEL

1 stop46h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/9$1,638

Sat 1/1112:00MEL - EWR

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1117:05EWR - MEL

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,655

Wed 1/1020:00MEL - JFK

1 stop41h 05mAir China

Sun 19/1002:05JFK - MEL

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 17/9$1,656

Best flights from Melbourne to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sat 7/311:30MEL - EWR

1 stop24h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 21/316:30EWR - MEL

1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,898

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Tue 4/1108:35EWR - MEL

2 stops34h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$1,976

Mon 10/1117:25MEL - JFK

2 stops41h 55mChina Airlines

Sat 15/1123:40JFK - MEL

1 stop44h 25mChina Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,119

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1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific

Fri 28/1109:00JFK - MEL

1 stop46h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$2,155

Fri 31/1022:50MEL - EWR

2 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1118:25EWR - MEL

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,157

Mon 16/213:00MEL - EWR

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Mon 2/317:00EWR - MEL

1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,899

Fri 31/1012:10MEL - EWR

2 stops25h 41mAir New Zealand

Fri 7/1107:15EWR - MEL

2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$2,051

Mon 9/210:15MEL - JFK

2 stops41h 45mCathay Pacific

Thu 19/201:45JFK - MEL

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$2,221

Thu 25/1211:30MEL - LGA

2 stops24h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 26/115:41LGA - MEL

2 stops25h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,208

Mon 17/1107:10MEL - JFK

2 stops38h 35mCathay Pacific

Mon 24/1101:45JFK - MEL

1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$2,224

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Tue 25/1113:15LGA - MEL

2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,208

Mon 13/1014:25MEL - JFK

2 stops37h 45mCathay Pacific

Sat 25/1010:00JFK - MEL

1 stop46h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$2,229

Thu 25/1211:30MEL - LGA

2 stops28h 13mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/109:55LGA - MEL

2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,208

Fri 31/1006:00MEL - JFK

2 stops38h 45mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1101:45JFK - MEL

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$2,269

Thu 25/1211:30MEL - EWR

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/119:30EWR - MEL

2 stops46h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,208

Sat 1/1108:10MEL - JFK

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Tue 11/1101:45JFK - MEL

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$2,281

Mon 17/1113:00MEL - EWR

1 stop24h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 25/1118:00EWR - MEL

1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,208

Thu 16/1014:25MEL - JFK

2 stops37h 45mCathay Pacific

Sat 25/1014:50JFK - MEL

2 stops31h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$2,284

Fri 26/1213:00MEL - LGA

2 stops24h 14mUnited Airlines

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2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,283

Fri 31/1008:10MEL - JFK

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Sat 15/1101:45JFK - MEL

1 stop42h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$2,284

Fri 26/1213:00MEL - EWR

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 27/118:00EWR - MEL

1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,283

Thu 9/1000:45MEL - JFK

1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific

Thu 20/1101:45JFK - MEL

2 stops38h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$2,295

Sat 27/1213:00MEL - EWR

1 stop28h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 24/120:20EWR - MEL

1 stop45h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,283

Sat 27/1211:30MEL - LGA

2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/107:15LGA - MEL

2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,286

Thu 25/1211:30MEL - LGA

2 stops24h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/107:30LGA - MEL

2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,361

Sat 24/111:30MEL - LGA

2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/115:29LGA - MEL

2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,377

Fri 31/1010:30MEL - LGA

2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines

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2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,380

Sat 27/1213:00MEL - LGA

2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 23/115:20LGA - MEL

2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,508

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to New York. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 1/1020:00MEL - JFK

1 stop41h 05mAir China

Sun 19/1002:05JFK - MEL

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 17/9$1,656

Mon 6/1016:05MEL - EWR

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1019:54EWR - MEL

1 stop43h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,581

Sat 11/1016:30MEL - JFK

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Thu 26/308:30JFK - MEL

2 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,469

Sat 11/1006:00MEL - EWR

3 stops28h 55mAir Canada

Thu 26/318:25EWR - MEL

2 stops27h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,623

Sat 11/1006:00MEL - JFK

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Thu 26/309:45JFK - MEL

3 stops36h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,701

Wed 15/1006:00MEL - EWR

2 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1018:25EWR - MEL

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,262

Sat 18/1011:55MEL - JFK

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:29JFK - MEL

2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,634

Sat 18/1009:45MEL - EWR

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:05EWR - MEL

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,701

Mon 20/1014:30MEL - JFK

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1011:29JFK - MEL

2 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,455

Mon 20/1014:30MEL - JFK

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:29JFK - MEL

2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,490

Fri 31/1006:45MEL - JFK

2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways

Sun 16/1117:15JFK - MEL

1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,605

Fri 31/1020:15MEL - JFK

1 stop41h 55mAir China

Thu 6/1101:05JFK - MEL

1 stop46h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/9$1,638

One-way flights from Melbourne to New York
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to New York. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Mon 20/1014:30MEL - EWR

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$791

Wed 15/1006:45MEL - EWR

3 stops47h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$803

Mon 3/1114:15MEL - EWR

2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$806

Mon 27/1014:30MEL - EWR

3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$823

Tue 21/1014:25MEL - EWR

3 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$845

Mon 10/1114:15MEL - EWR

3 stops42h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$848

Mon 17/1114:15MEL - EWR

3 stops43h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$872

Wed 5/1121:20MEL - JFK

3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,027

Mon 6/1018:10MEL - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,028

Tue 4/1106:05MEL - LGA

3 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,030

Mon 13/1018:10MEL - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/9$1,030

Tue 4/1122:45MEL - JFK

3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,031

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

11:30-19:53

1 stop24h 23m

Newark

Sat 21/3

16:30-09:00

1 stop25h 30m

$1,898

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

13:00-23:11

1 stop26h 11m

Newark

Mon 2/3

17:00-09:30

1 stop24h 30m

$1,899

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

07:35-00:58

2 stops31h 23m

Newark

Tue 4/11

08:35-10:55

2 stops34h 20m

$1,976

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

12:10-22:51

2 stops25h 41m

Newark

Fri 7/11

07:15-09:25

2 stops34h 10m

$2,051

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

17:25-19:20

2 stops41h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

23:40-12:05

1 stop44h 25m

$2,119

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

00:45-13:00

1 stop27h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

09:00-23:00

1 stop46h 00m

$2,155

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

22:50-16:53

2 stops33h 03m

Newark

Sun 16/11

18:25-16:35

2 stops30h 10m

$2,157

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

11:30-19:39

2 stops24h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 26/1

15:41-09:30

2 stops25h 49m

$2,208

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

13:00-21:07

2 stops24h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/11

13:15-10:00

2 stops28h 45m

$2,208

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

11:30-23:43

2 stops28h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/1

09:55-09:30

2 stops31h 35m

$2,208

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New York

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.

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

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

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

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

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $427.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 41m.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

998 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

998 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

998 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

998 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

998 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

998 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

998 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to New York?
United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and China Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York in just under 24h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 32m. 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to New York round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $1,240. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,307 and $1,373, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to New York one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,028. Users have also found prices from $1,034 and $1,144 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to New York?
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.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to New York?
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. Hong Kong ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Melbourne Airport to New York flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Los Angeles?
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 $55 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in San Francisco?
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 $63 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 24.7 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to New York flights?
Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to New York that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Singapore. Auckland sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne Airport to New York flights.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,240	Average$2,103	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,307	Average$1,856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,373	Average$1,907	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,448	Average$1,946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,517	Average$1,918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,600	Average$2,385	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,652	Average$2,008	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	Cheapest$1,657	Average$1,862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,690	Average$2,419	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,732	Average$2,136	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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