Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from New York State to Melbourne Airport from $749

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,597

One-way from

$749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,291
10/5-17/5
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 19m total
  • New York to Melbourne
6/5
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($712 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($167 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from New York to Melbourne

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 31 March 2025.

Sat 10/513:00JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/512:55MEL - JFK
2 stops37h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,597
Thu 1/513:42EWR - MEL
2 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/512:55MEL - EWR
3 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,714
Thu 1/518:50LGA - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/507:30MEL - LGA
2 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,013
Sun 7/911:20JFK - MEL
1 stop45h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 17/915:15MEL - JFK
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$2,120
Thu 16/1018:55LGA - MEL
2 stops27h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 1/1114:15MEL - LGA
2 stops23h 14mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/3$2,207
Sun 19/1001:55JFK - MEL
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1000:45MEL - JFK
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/3$2,222
Fri 31/1001:10JFK - MEL
2 stops50h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 7/1120:40MEL - JFK
2 stops54h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,250
Mon 28/401:20JFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mJetBlue
Tue 6/515:15MEL - JFK
1 stop31h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 30/3$2,279
Sun 22/618:10EWR - MEL
2 stops27h 25mAir Canada
Tue 22/706:00MEL - EWR
2 stops24h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3$2,301
Tue 13/517:30JFK - MEL
2 stops39h 40mIberia
Wed 21/515:15MEL - JFK
2 stops38h 14mIberia
Deal found 29/3$2,320
Sun 19/1000:30EWR - MEL
2 stops52h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/1020:40MEL - EWR
2 stops42h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,393
Tue 13/511:55JFK - MEL
1 stop40h 00mAir India
Sun 25/519:35MEL - JFK
1 stop50h 00mAir India
Deal found 31/3$2,408

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

13:00-12:15

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:55-11:59

2 stops37h 04m

$1,597

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 1/5

13:42-11:30

2 stops31h 48m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

12:55-05:42

3 stops30h 47m

$1,714

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/5

18:50-19:20

2 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

07:30-23:26

2 stops29h 56m

$2,013

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

11:20-23:10

1 stop45h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

15:15-09:00

1 stop31h 45m

$2,120

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

$2,225

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

01:20-23:10

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

15:15-09:00

1 stop31h 45m

$2,279

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 22/6

18:10-11:35

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

06:00-16:59

2 stops24h 59m

$2,301

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/5

17:30-16:50

2 stops33h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

15:15-15:29

2 stops38h 14m

$2,320

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

23:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

$2,376

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/5

19:50-19:25

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

21:20-22:40

2 stops39h 20m

$2,390

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/3

Showing 1-10 of 59 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from State of 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 NY 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 31 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from State of New York to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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 31 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

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 to fly from State of New York to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,189 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from $1,240 and Qatar Airways from $1,315 one-way.

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

  • 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 State of New York to Melbourne Airport?

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

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near New York State?

Book flights to New York State if you plan to visit one of these locations
Geelong
Dandenong
Ballarat
Tullamarine
Phillip Island
Apollo Bay
St Kilda
Lorne
Torquay
Daylesford
Sorrento
Shepparton
Mornington
Brighton
Doncaster

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 3 airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,646Average$2,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,143Average$3,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,220Average$2,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Melbourne?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from New York to Melbourne. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Melbourne?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Melbourne from New York by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Melbourne with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Melbourne from New York? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to Melbourne become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.