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

Delta and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York in just under 24h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 07m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to New York is about 16678 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 JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $446. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $770 and $913, respectively. These flights start at 71% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $645. Users have also found prices from $664 and $829 on Delta and United 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?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and American 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 San Francisco. San Francisco is followed by Los Angeles in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne Airport to New York.

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 Hong Kong. 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 San Francisco?

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 accessed by travelling approximately 21.0 km, 18.7 km, and 20.8 km, respectively from San Francisco. Those looking to explore during their stopover in San Francisco can hire a car from San Francisco for about $73 per day.

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

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.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $1,332). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,891). 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 Airport to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to New York flights typically cost between $1,460 and $1,955 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,432 on American Airlines (8 Mar–10 Mar).

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% 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?

Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $681.

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 00m.

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 53m.

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 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

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,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.

Delta

7.8

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1 / 20

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Jennifer,Sept 2026

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

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7.8

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Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

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

Virgin Australia

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Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

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

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Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

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

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Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

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Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

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

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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to New York?
Delta and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to New York in just under 24h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 07m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to New York is about 16678 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 JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $446. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $770 and $913, respectively. These flights start at 71% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $645. Users have also found prices from $664 and $829 on Delta and United 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 San Francisco. San Francisco is followed by Los Angeles in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne Airport to New York.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in San Francisco?
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 accessed by travelling approximately 21.0 km, 18.7 km, and 20.8 km, respectively from San Francisco. Those looking to explore during their stopover in San Francisco can hire a car from San Francisco for about $73 per day.
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 Hong Kong. Auckland sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to New York?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $1,332). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,891). 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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JetBlue	Cheapest$446	Average$549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$770	Average$1,564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$913	Average$1,040	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Delta	Cheapest$947	Average$1,519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,164	Average$2,049	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,179	Average$1,462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,203	Average$1,776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,272	Average$1,841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,382	Average$1,716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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

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 $1,460 and $1,955 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,432 on American Airlines (8 Mar–10 Mar).

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $681.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 00m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 53m.

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 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

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,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.

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Melbourne Airport to New York flights typically cost between $1,460 and $1,955 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,432 on American Airlines (8 Mar–10 Mar).