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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $796

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
20 Apr — 27 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 25 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,955

One-way from

$796

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,597
13/5-20/5
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($89 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 15 April 2025.

Tue 13/511:30JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/512:55MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,955
Mon 28/401:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 13/515:15MEL - JFK
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,084
Fri 7/1100:10JFK - MEL
1 stop50h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40MEL - JFK
1 stop41h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,122
Sun 9/1101:35JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1108:40MEL - JFK
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$2,144
Mon 10/1114:25JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/1115:30MEL - JFK
2 stops57h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,198
Mon 22/911:55JFK - MEL
2 stops39h 35mAir India
Mon 29/919:35MEL - JFK
1 stop50h 00mAir India
Deal found 14/4$2,373
Tue 14/1002:00JFK - MEL
2 stops46h 35mANA
Sat 15/1118:00MEL - JFK
2 stops32h 30mANA
Deal found 14/4$2,386
Tue 5/814:52JFK - MEL
1 stop24h 08mQantas Airways
Tue 26/811:55MEL - JFK
1 stop22h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,421
Fri 1/801:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mJetBlue
Thu 2/1022:45MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 13/4$2,508
Tue 1/717:49JFK - MEL
2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 31/706:00MEL - JFK
2 stops27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,587

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/5

11:30-11:30

2 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:55-05:30

2 stops30h 35m

$1,955

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

01:20-23:10

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

15:15-09:00

1 stop31h 45m

$2,084

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

14:00-15:35

1 stop35h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

08:00-09:00

2 stops39h 00m

$2,218

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/5

01:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

23:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

$2,282

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/4

19:50-19:25

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

21:20-23:00

2 stops39h 40m

$2,297

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/9

11:55-17:30

2 stops39h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

19:35-07:35

1 stop50h 00m

$2,373

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/8

14:52-05:00

1 stop24h 08m

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

11:55-20:01

1 stop22h 06m

$2,421

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

$2,486

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/8

01:20-23:10

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

22:45-15:10

1 stop30h 25m

$2,508

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/7

17:49-10:20

2 stops26h 31m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

06:00-19:00

2 stops27h 00m

$2,587

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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 11 April 2025.

Booking 25 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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
841 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,871 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

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 $2,084. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $2,218 and $2,282, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 22% 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 $1,189 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $1,229 and Air India from $1,376 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$2,134Average$3,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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