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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $723

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 5 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,459

One-way from

$723

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,227
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 14/5-2/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 11m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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29/3
  • 29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($761 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($174 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 March 2025.

Wed 14/518:10EWR - MEL
2 stops27h 25mAir Canada
Mon 2/606:00MEL - EWR
2 stops31h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,459
Wed 14/515:40JFK - MEL
3 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Mon 2/620:30MEL - JFK
3 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,481
Wed 14/514:20LGA - MEL
3 stops31h 15mAir Canada
Mon 2/606:00MEL - LGA
3 stops28h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,481
Tue 8/413:00JFK - MEL
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/415:45MEL - JFK
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,541
Thu 5/618:10EWR - MEL
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/606:00MEL - EWR
2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,653
Thu 4/913:30JFK - MEL
2 stops58h 05mANA
Tue 28/1018:00MEL - JFK
2 stops43h 35mANA
Deal found 4/3$1,800
Thu 6/308:59LGA - MEL
3 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/313:40MEL - LGA
3 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,955
Tue 11/308:25EWR - MEL
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/310:30MEL - EWR
1 stop24h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,023
Thu 6/315:15LGA - MEL
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/310:30MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,024
Wed 12/301:10JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/322:40MEL - JFK
2 stops35h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,090
Mon 28/401:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 13/515:15MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/3$2,129
Sun 9/301:30EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 2/421:50MEL - EWR
2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,148

Find flights from New York to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Melbourne 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 5 March 2025.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 14/5

18:10-11:35

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

06:00-23:46

2 stops31h 46m

$1,459

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

15:40-11:35

3 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

20:30-22:45

3 stops40h 15m

$1,481

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/5

14:20-11:35

3 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

06:00-20:56

3 stops28h 56m

$1,481

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/4

13:00-15:35

2 stops36h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

15:45-06:55

1 stop29h 10m

$1,541

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 5/6

18:10-11:05

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 20/6

06:00-16:59

2 stops24h 59m

$1,653

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

02:00-13:35

2 stops45h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

17:30-22:55

2 stops43h 25m

$1,811

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 18/4

11:56-11:30

3 stops33h 34m

Melbourne

Fri 25/4

13:45-11:01

3 stops35h 16m

$2,055

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

15:15-15:10

1 stop37h 55m

$2,129

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 16/3

01:30-20:55

2 stops52h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

21:50-22:35

2 stops39h 45m

$2,148

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

20:45-20:55

2 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

21:50-17:55

2 stops35h 05m

$2,148

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York 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 NYC to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 5 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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 5 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Japan Airlines from New York to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares 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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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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
8.4
Very Good
835 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,437 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,232 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Melbourne Airport is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,459 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are ANA and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,811 and $2,129 round-trip. Air Canada is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $826 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 Qatar Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $1,126 and $1,158, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from New York to Melbourne Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Newark - Melbourne or New York LaGuardia - Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New York 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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