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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $806

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Melbourne (MEL). 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

$1,766

One-way from

$806

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,159
9/5-16/5
  • 9/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 25m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($295 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 9/511:00JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/513:35MEL - JFK
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,766
Mon 28/422:00JFK - MEL
1 stop35h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 13/515:15MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3$2,054
Sun 27/401:20JFK - MEL
1 stop49h 30mJetBlue
Tue 13/522:45MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 23/3$2,276
Fri 29/800:35JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 13/921:20MEL - JFK
2 stops51h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,340
Tue 30/901:55JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/1008:25MEL - JFK
1 stop43h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/3$2,345
Wed 28/515:59JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 01mQantas Airways
Wed 11/611:55MEL - JFK
1 stop25h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$2,434
Sun 7/911:10JFK - MEL
2 stops40h 45mAir India
Wed 17/919:35MEL - JFK
2 stops50h 20mAir India
Deal found 25/3$2,456
Wed 13/806:55JFK - MEL
3 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Tue 19/806:00MEL - JFK
3 stops41h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3$2,469
Mon 25/802:00JFK - MEL
2 stops45h 35mANA
Tue 16/917:30MEL - JFK
2 stops31h 30mANA
Deal found 25/3$2,494
Tue 23/1221:00JFK - MEL
1 stop42h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/112:00MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,545

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/5

11:00-11:30

2 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

13:35-05:30

2 stops29h 55m

$1,766

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

22:00-23:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

15:15-15:10

1 stop37h 55m

$2,054

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/4

01:20-16:50

1 stop49h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

22:45-15:10

1 stop30h 25m

$2,276

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/8

00:35-19:25

2 stops52h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

21:20-10:55

2 stops51h 35m

$2,340

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/9

01:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

14:25-06:00

1 stop29h 35m

$2,369

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

15:59-05:00

1 stop23h 01m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

11:55-23:54

1 stop25h 59m

$2,434

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

11:10-17:55

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

19:35-07:55

2 stops50h 20m

$2,456

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/8

06:55-11:05

3 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

06:00-09:50

3 stops41h 50m

$2,469

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/8

02:00-13:35

2 stops45h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

17:30-11:00

2 stops31h 30m

$2,494

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/7

12:46-06:45

2 stops27h 59m

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

11:55-23:59

1 stop26h 04m

$2,550

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 JFK to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. 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.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $2,054. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $2,276 and $2,343, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,338 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $1,393 and Air China from $1,473 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,144Average$3,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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