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Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York State from $828

MEL — JFK
3 Oct — 10 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New York

Mon 2/1108:00 -
3 stops40h 58m
Mon 16/1114:55 -
3 stops31h 40m
Deal found 29/8$1,292
Wed 14/1006:00 -
3 stops29h 59m
Sat 24/1014:30 -
3 stops30h 55m
Deal found 29/8$1,325
Mon 26/1021:15 -
2 stops34h 34m
Sun 8/1118:15 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 30/8$1,356
Thu 22/1006:30 -
3 stops29h 29m
Tue 27/1014:55 -
3 stops31h 10m
Deal found 30/8$1,358
Thu 19/1108:00 -
3 stops30h 43m
Tue 1/1214:55 -
3 stops31h 40m
Deal found 31/8$1,360
Tue 13/1006:00 -
3 stops29h 59m
Thu 29/1014:55 -
3 stops30h 40m
Deal found 30/8$1,362
Mon 31/810:55 -
2 stops26h 35m
Sun 6/919:29 -
2 stops46h 01m
Deal found 30/8$1,371
Mon 2/1121:15 -
2 stops35h 34m
Sun 15/1118:15 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 29/8$1,385
Mon 26/1021:15 -
2 stops34h 34m
Thu 29/1018:15 -
2 stops35h 25m
Deal found 29/8$1,388
Mon 26/1007:10 -
2 stops24h 39m
Sun 8/1118:15 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 30/8$1,390
Mon 19/1020:55 -
2 stops34h 38m
Mon 25/118:15 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 29/8$1,391
Thu 22/1007:10 -
2 stops24h 23m
Tue 27/1018:15 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 30/8$1,395

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Round-trip from

$1,292

One-way from

$828

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,732
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/11-16/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 72h 38m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • Melbourne to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($297 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneNewark

AVV Melbourne Avalon - EWR Newark

AVVEWR

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 26/10

06:00-22:50

3 stops31h 50m

Newark

Thu 29/10

18:15-20:40

2 stops35h 25m

$1,406

MelbourneNewark

AVV Melbourne Avalon - EWR Newark

AVVEWR

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/11

06:00-19:40

3 stops29h 40m

Newark

Sun 15/11

18:15-20:40

2 stops34h 25m

$1,412

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

10:10-19:34

2 stops25h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 22/2

14:00-08:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,462

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - LGA New York LaGuardia

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

09:10-22:41

2 stops28h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/11

12:59-08:00

2 stops27h 01m

$1,462

MelbourneNewark

MEL Melbourne - EWR Newark

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

09:10-19:29

2 stops25h 19m

Newark

Tue 10/11

13:35-08:00

2 stops26h 25m

$1,462

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

09:10-15:52

1 stop21h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

08:00-08:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,462

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

09:10-20:51

2 stops26h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/11

11:30-08:00

2 stops28h 30m

$1,462

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

10:10-21:15

1 stop27h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/11

16:30-08:00

1 stop23h 30m

$1,462
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew York

MEL Melbourne - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

10:10-19:16

1 stop25h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/11

16:30-08:00

1 stop23h 30m

$1,464

MelbourneNewark

AVV Melbourne Avalon - EWR Newark

AVVEWR

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 25/11

21:15-16:49

2 stops35h 34m

Newark

Mon 30/11

18:15-20:40

2 stops34h 25m

$1,506

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to State of New York (average of $1,288). Flying from Melbourne to State of New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,016). 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 State of New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to State of New York flights typically cost between $1,721 and $2,346 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,425 on Air China (5 Feb–14 Feb).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to State of New York, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Delta, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to New York State have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
Delta
7.8
Good
8,551 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,088 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,159 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,029 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to State of New York?

    Departing from Melbourne to State of New York will take you 25h 24m. Melbourne and State of New York are separated by a distance of 16678 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to State of New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $630 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $792 and United Airlines from $809 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Melbourne to State of New York is Melbourne - Newark. You may also consider Melbourne - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Melbourne - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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 State of New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to State of New York (average of $1,288). Flying from Melbourne to State of New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,016). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to New York

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$298Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$817Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$893Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$902Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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DeltaCheapest$926Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,149Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,163Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,171Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,528Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,700Average$2,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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