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Cheap flights from New York State to Melbourne 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.
JFK — MEL
23 Apr — 30 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 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

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 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
Sun 21/910:30JFK - AVV
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1020:55AVV - JFK
3 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,278
Fri 19/918:10EWR - MEL
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Mon 6/1007:00MEL - EWR
2 stops31h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$2,349

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Depart

Return

Price

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

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/9

10:30-14:10

3 stops37h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 4/10

20:55-22:47

3 stops39h 52m

$2,278

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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 State to Melbourne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from State of 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 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 18 April 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 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 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 18 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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 to fly from State of New York to Melbourne 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from State of 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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Top 3 airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,625Average$2,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,116Average$3,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,192Average$2,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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