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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $722

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in April or August, booked 12 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,437

One-way from

$722

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,189
17/5-24/5
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 45m total
  • New York to Melbourne
28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($759 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($175 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 18 April 2025.

Sat 17/513:35LGA - MEL
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:55MEL - LGA
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,437
Sat 17/513:00JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:55MEL - JFK
2 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,473
Sun 1/612:51EWR - MEL
3 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/612:55MEL - EWR
3 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,014
Mon 28/401:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 13/515:15MEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,063
Sun 2/1101:35JFK - MEL
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1100:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$2,165
Tue 26/815:45JFK - MEL
2 stops53h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 16/915:50MEL - JFK
2 stops55h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,167
Sat 9/819:00LGA - MEL
2 stops27h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 23/813:30MEL - LGA
2 stops22h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,198
Sun 27/400:35JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/521:20MEL - JFK
2 stops39h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,221
Sun 27/400:30EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/521:20MEL - EWR
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,229
Wed 28/519:20JFK - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 11/611:55MEL - JFK
1 stop23h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,231
Fri 19/918:10EWR - MEL
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Mon 6/1007:00MEL - EWR
2 stops31h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$2,349
Sun 21/910:30JFK - MEL
3 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Sat 4/1007:00MEL - JFK
3 stops40h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$2,369

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

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New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/5

13:35-12:15

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:55-15:00

2 stops40h 05m

$1,437

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-12:15

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:55-11:58

2 stops37h 03m

$1,466

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 17/5

07:35-12:15

3 stops38h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:55-09:07

3 stops34h 12m

$1,678

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

$2,063

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/8

15:45-11:15

2 stops53h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

15:50-09:00

2 stops55h 10m

$2,167

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/8

19:00-12:15

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

13:30-22:20

2 stops22h 50m

$2,198

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

12:50-19:25

2 stops40h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

21:20-23:00

2 stops39h 40m

$2,221

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

11:55-21:07

1 stop23h 12m

$2,231

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/5

14:50-22:15

1 stop41h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

23:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

$2,254

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 19/9

18:10-11:05

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

07:00-23:21

2 stops31h 21m

$2,349

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Melbourne Airport

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 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 12 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 18 April 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 18 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China 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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.
8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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 to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Melbourne Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,063 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Fiji Airways, starting at $2,167 and $2,198 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 17% 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?

    $1,179 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $1,245 and $1,251, respectively.

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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 New York to Melbourne.

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    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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