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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,197

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 74 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,817

One-way from

$1,197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,712
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 20/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 37m total
  • Melbourne to New York
16/2
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m 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 January 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

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 17 January 2025.

Thu 20/312:00MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 02mQantas Airways
Mon 24/307:00JFK - MEL
1 stop33h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,817
Mon 20/1016:40MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/1120:15JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,841
Thu 25/1220:15MEL - JFK
1 stop42h 45mAir China
Sat 3/101:05JFK - MEL
1 stop46h 40mAir China
Deal found 16/1$1,864
Wed 15/1021:50MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 50mChina Airlines
Thu 6/1100:10JFK - MEL
1 stop43h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,878
Wed 20/812:05MEL - JFK
2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/821:55JFK - MEL
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,892
Mon 17/212:00MEL - JFK
1 stop33h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/208:00JFK - MEL
2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,955
Thu 13/212:05MEL - JFK
1 stop20h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/219:20JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$1,971
Wed 15/1008:20MEL - JFK
2 stops38h 39mJapan Airlines
Fri 7/1122:30JFK - MEL
2 stops39h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,044
Tue 14/1000:45MEL - JFK
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1101:35JFK - MEL
1 stop42h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1$2,123
Fri 14/218:00MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 27/210:00JFK - MEL
2 stops53h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,147
Thu 6/223:30MEL - JFK
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 7/301:30JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,206
Thu 25/1212:05MEL - JFK
2 stops47h 00mFinnair
Sun 4/122:45JFK - MEL
2 stops43h 25mFinnair
Deal found 16/1$2,221

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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

12:00-20:02

1 stop23h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/3

07:00-07:35

1 stop33h 35m

$1,817

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

21:50-20:40

1 stop36h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/5

01:20-10:40

1 stop43h 20m

$1,941

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

12:00-05:59

1 stop33h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/2

08:00-05:40

2 stops29h 40m

$1,955

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

12:05-17:00

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/2

19:20-10:50

1 stop23h 30m

$1,971

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

20:15-22:45

1 stop42h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/2

01:05-15:45

1 stop46h 40m

$1,992

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

07:00-10:00

2 stops43h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

11:40-11:35

2 stops31h 55m

$2,013

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

00:45-12:10

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/3

13:50-12:30

1 stop30h 40m

$2,142

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

18:00-07:25

2 stops29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/2

10:00-07:35

2 stops53h 35m

$2,147

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

17:10-08:00

1 stop30h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

01:30-23:45

1 stop30h 15m

$2,234

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

21:50-17:55

2 stops35h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 20/4

00:35-18:55

2 stops52h 20m

$2,243

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

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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 10 January 2025.

Booking 74 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 $1,944). 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 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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to New York, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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
1,448 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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
466 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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
3,351 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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, Qantas Airways ($1,817), China Airlines ($1,941), and American Airlines ($1,955) 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?

    $1,225 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Airlines and Air China, with prices starting from $1,252 and $1,310, respectively.

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    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 $1,944). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,024Average$2,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,763Average$2,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,848Average$2,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,981Average$2,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,985Average$2,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,027Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,220Average$2,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,606Average$3,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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