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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,183

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,788

One-way from

$1,301

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,421
Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 89h 10m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Melbourne to New York
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Mon 23/1207:20MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:00JFK - MEL
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,949
Sun 22/1200:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 30/1213:50JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$3,086
Thu 26/1211:25MEL - JFK
1 stop26h 35mChina Southern
Fri 7/200:10JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$3,242
Wed 25/1218:50MEL - JFK
3 stops45h 09mAir Tahiti Nui
Fri 7/206:00JFK - MEL
3 stops43h 50mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 16/12$3,251
Mon 23/1207:20MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 40mJapan Airlines
Mon 30/1206:00JFK - MEL
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,264
Thu 26/1215:35MEL - JFK
2 stops67h 30mFinnair
Sat 8/222:45JFK - MEL
2 stops39h 25mFinnair
Deal found 16/12$3,357
Wed 25/1203:25MEL - JFK
2 stops44h 50mEmirates
Sat 8/222:20JFK - MEL
2 stops40h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$3,492
Mon 23/1212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/114:30JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,697
Sun 22/1208:00MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 38mAir Canada
Sun 29/1209:45JFK - MEL
3 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12$4,546
Mon 23/1208:00MEL - JFK
3 stops39h 35mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/218:30JFK - MEL
2 stops37h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/12$5,132
Mon 23/1223:30MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 51mQatar Airways
Thu 9/101:30JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12$6,063
Wed 18/1209:00MEL - JFK
2 stops41h 30mANA
Wed 8/100:50JFK - MEL
2 stops46h 45mANA
Deal found 17/12$6,857

Find flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

20:15-22:45

1 stop42h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/2

01:05-15:45

1 stop46h 40m

$1,788

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

05:55-22:45

1 stop32h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/2

01:40-08:35

1 stop38h 55m

$1,862

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

23:20-20:20

1 stop36h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/3

01:10-12:05

1 stop43h 55m

$1,882

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 22/1

16:50-07:25

1 stop30h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

13:00-16:20

2 stops35h 20m

$1,967

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

07:20-22:29

2 stops31h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/2

12:50-10:10

2 stops53h 20m

$2,007

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

15:35-05:45

1 stop30h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/2

09:00-07:10

1 stop30h 10m

$2,100

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

07:45-22:38

3 stops30h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/2

09:45-14:35

2 stops36h 50m

$2,163

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

17:10-08:00

1 stop30h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/2

01:30-18:25

1 stop48h 55m

$2,349

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

17:10-08:00

1 stop30h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/2

21:30-18:25

1 stop28h 55m

$2,605

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 23/1

11:05-19:05

2 stops48h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/2

22:45-12:30

2 stops45h 45m

$2,608

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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 JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to New York, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Emirates and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($1,788), Philippine Airlines ($1,862), and China Airlines ($1,882) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    $1,301 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $1,411 and $1,482, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 John F Kennedy Intl.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,081Average$2,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,132Average$2,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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