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$495+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Melbourne

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,142
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$495
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,526
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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 September 11, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:20 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 10/79:45 amMEL - JFK
1 stop25h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/182:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,172
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/242:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,178
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:15 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 12/712:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop42h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,179
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/168:29 amJFK - MEL
1 stop33h 01mQantas Airways
Mon 11/246:45 amMEL - JFK
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,188
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:15 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 11/912:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amJFK - MEL
1 stop33h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 10/19:25 amMEL - JFK
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,198
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/212:10 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,204
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:29 amJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/162:15 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,210
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:31 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/182:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,213
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:20 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop31h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 11/212:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,214
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2511:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/12:15 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,215

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 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 2/18

12:05 pm-8:00 am

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

10:10 am-8:47 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,196

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

8:35 am-8:00 am

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

10:10 am-7:22 pm

1 stop25h 12m

$1,196

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 2/16

5:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

11:30 am-4:46 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$1,390

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/26

3:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

11:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,394

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

3:29 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 01m

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

1:00 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,395

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 11/23

3:26 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 34m

Melbourne

Tue 12/2

1:00 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop21h 59m

$1,555

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

5:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 12/20

7:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,578

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/19

6:55 am-2:10 pm

3 stops40h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-10:39 pm

3 stops32h 39m

$1,579

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/25

5:30 pm-4:10 am

2 stops43h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

5:55 am-11:55 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,600

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/15

3:25 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$1,606

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 88 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from New York to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Melbourne in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from New York to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

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.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Melbourne?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways fly from New York to Melbourne in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 30m. The distance between New York and Melbourne is about 10347 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Melbourne round-trip from $267. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $786, and Air Canada, from $983. Delta is priced at 83% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne, Newark - Melbourne or New York LaGuardia - Melbourne when deciding on the best route from New York to Melbourne.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Melbourne?

    Most of the time, New York to Melbourne flights that have layovers will stop in Los Angeles.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern are the most popular attractions in Los Angeles if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.0 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those landing in Los Angeles looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $49 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Melbourne flights?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Melbourne layover in Auckland least frequently.

  • 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 vacation 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from New York to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$267Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$983Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,287Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,327Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,341Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,378Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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