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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $713

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.
NYC — MEL
20 Apr — 27 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 (ME1). 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

$1,830

One-way from

$713

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,207
7/5-13/5
  • 7/5-13/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 66h 47m total
  • New York to Melbourne
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • New York to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($773 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($177 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Wed 7/510:15EWR - MEL
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/512:55MEL - EWR
3 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,830
Tue 13/511:30JFK - MEL
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/512:55MEL - JFK
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,955
Tue 6/511:56LGA - MEL
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/512:55MEL - LGA
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,082
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 7/1100:35EWR - MEL
1 stop50h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40MEL - EWR
1 stop42h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,122
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
Sun 8/608:15EWR - AVV
3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/606:00AVV - EWR
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,155
Mon 10/1114:25JFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/1115:30MEL - JFK
2 stops57h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,198
Sat 9/819:00LGA - MEL
2 stops27h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 23/813:30MEL - LGA
2 stops22h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,214
Mon 10/1118:30EWR - MEL
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Tue 25/1107:10MEL - EWR
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$2,290
Sat 8/1109:45JFK - AVV
3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1106:00AVV - JFK
3 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,361

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne that are best for you.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 7/5

10:15-12:15

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

12:55-05:42

3 stops30h 47m

$1,830

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

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/5

11:56-11:30

2 stops33h 34m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

12:55-15:00

2 stops40h 05m

$2,082

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

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - AVV

EWRAVV

Newark

Sun 8/6

08:15-20:15

3 stops46h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/6

06:00-22:55

3 stops30h 55m

$2,155

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

$2,214

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

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 27/4

00:30-19:25

2 stops52h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

21:20-22:35

2 stops39h 15m

$2,244

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

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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

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

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.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 12 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from New York to Melbourne 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 15 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Melbourne 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 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 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, 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.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from New York to Melbourne have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($2,084), Fiji Airways ($2,214), and Etihad Airways ($2,218) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Melbourne. Qatar Airways is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Melbourne are Qatar Airways ($1,189), Etihad Airways ($1,229), and Fiji Airways ($1,254).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to 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.

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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.

  • 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?

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