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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $931

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JFK
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in March or February, 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,640

One-way from

$961

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,960
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/5-7/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • Melbourne to New York
11/6
  • 11/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Melbourne to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($558 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($134 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 25 March 2025.

Mon 5/506:15MEL - JFK
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 7/519:20JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,640
Wed 11/620:00MEL - JFK
1 stop41h 05mAir China
Sun 29/602:05JFK - MEL
1 stop46h 30mAir China
Deal found 24/3$1,654
Mon 2/620:50MEL - JFK
3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/606:55JFK - MEL
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,715
Tue 30/906:00MEL - JFK
3 stops30h 47mAir Canada
Sun 19/1006:59JFK - MEL
3 stops38h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,718
Fri 5/921:50MEL - JFK
1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 21/901:20JFK - MEL
1 stop43h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,828
Tue 30/907:25MEL - JFK
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/1001:55JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3$1,848
Sun 24/815:55MEL - JFK
2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines
Sun 7/910:00JFK - MEL
2 stops53h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,985
Thu 27/308:15MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/414:59JFK - MEL
2 stops24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,009
Sat 7/621:20MEL - JFK
2 stops34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/719:50JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,194
Wed 24/1210:25MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 32mDelta
Wed 14/112:59JFK - MEL
2 stops27h 16mDelta
Deal found 24/3$2,264
Sat 1/1116:55MEL - JFK
2 stops66h 10mFinnair
Wed 12/1122:45JFK - MEL
2 stops40h 40mFinnair
Deal found 24/3$2,268
Tue 13/515:15MEL - JFK
1 stop45h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 21/501:20JFK - MEL
1 stop49h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3$2,474

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

13:35-05:30

2 stops29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/5

11:37-11:30

2 stops33h 53m

$1,594

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

06:15-16:20

2 stops24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/5

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,640

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

20:00-23:05

1 stop41h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 29/6

02:05-14:35

1 stop46h 30m

$1,654

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

20:30-22:45

3 stops40h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/6

06:55-11:05

3 stops38h 10m

$1,721

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

21:50-20:40

1 stop36h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/9

01:20-10:40

1 stop43h 20m

$1,828

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

15:55-18:10

2 stops40h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

10:00-05:35

2 stops53h 35m

$1,985

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

14:25-13:10

2 stops36h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/7

10:00-05:55

1 stop29h 55m

$2,038

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

09:25-16:20

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/7

07:20-06:45

1 stop33h 25m

$2,171

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

21:20-17:55

2 stops34h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/7

19:50-19:25

2 stops33h 35m

$2,194

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

15:15-22:30

1 stop45h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/5

01:20-16:50

1 stop49h 30m

$2,474

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 21 March 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 25 March 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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to New York, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Related info for your journey

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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 ($1,640), Air China ($1,654), and Air Canada ($1,721) 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 31% 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?

    $969 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Airlines, with prices starting from $1,058 and $1,174, 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl?

    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$1,012Average$2,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,626Average$2,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,715Average$2,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,811Average$2,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,843Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,847Average$2,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,962Average$2,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,966Average$2,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,004Average$2,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,483Average$3,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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