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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport from $852

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,776

One-way from

$852

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/3-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 43m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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22/2
  • 22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • New York to Melbourne
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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 20 November 2024.

Fri 6/1214:47EWR - MEL
2 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1213:45MEL - EWR
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,973
Mon 25/1117:29JFK - MEL
2 stops54h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1216:50MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,228
Wed 20/1109:00JFK - MEL
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 27/1108:40MEL - JFK
1 stop43h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11$2,231
Thu 12/1209:55LGA - MEL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1213:45MEL - LGA
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,421
Sun 24/1121:30JFK - MEL
1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 4/1217:10MEL - JFK
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,504
Mon 2/1220:05JFK - MEL
2 stops32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/1222:40MEL - JFK
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,602
Sat 7/1218:30EWR - MEL
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
Wed 11/1207:10MEL - EWR
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$2,656
Thu 21/1110:45LGA - MEL
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 3/1223:30MEL - LGA
2 stops37h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,799
Sun 29/1209:44EWR - MEL
2 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/211:30MEL - EWR
1 stop21h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,921
Sun 29/1207:26LGA - MEL
2 stops34h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/213:00MEL - LGA
2 stops26h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,921
Sun 24/1100:30EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1222:40MEL - EWR
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,989
Wed 4/1200:35JFK - MEL
1 stop37h 05mJapan Airlines
Mon 9/1207:20MEL - JFK
1 stop42h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,046

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 726,782 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 3/3

16:50-09:30

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 29/4

10:55-00:58

1 stop28h 03m

$1,776

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 6/12

14:47-12:45

2 stops29h 58m

Melbourne

Wed 11/12

13:45-09:19

3 stops35h 34m

$1,973

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/2

01:30-23:45

1 stop30h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

17:10-09:00

1 stop30h 50m

$2,042

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

00:35-18:55

2 stops52h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

20:50-22:40

2 stops39h 50m

$2,053

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 12/3

01:30-20:55

2 stops52h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

20:50-22:30

2 stops39h 40m

$2,054

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 24/2

18:30-15:45

2 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

07:05-16:51

2 stops24h 46m

$2,069

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/1

15:30-10:35

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

09:30-21:26

2 stops25h 56m

$2,166

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/2

13:50-12:30

1 stop30h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

00:45-12:10

1 stop27h 25m

$2,208

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/3

21:30-18:25

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

17:10-09:00

1 stop30h 50m

$2,228

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

10:30-11:05

3 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

21:00-23:55

1 stop40h 55m

$2,257

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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 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport is 49 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 20 November 2024.

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 at midday 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 20 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways 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
68 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
833 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,460 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
476 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.3
Very Good
778 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,776 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $2,042 and $2,053 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 27% 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?

    $1,002 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,068 and $1,386, 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,567Average$2,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,146Average$3,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,277Average$2,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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