$516+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
Aug 4 — Aug 111
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 30, 2025.
Round-trip from | $870 (Air Canada) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $516 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,549 |
Find flight deals from New York to Melbourne
Cheapest flights from New York to MelbourneExplore 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 July 30, 2025.
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 July 30, 2025.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/124:59 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 21mAir Canada
Tue 8/266:00 amMEL - EWR
2 stops31h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30![Air Canada logo]()
$870
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:55 amJFK - MEL
3 stops38h 40mAir Canada
Tue 11/48:00 amMEL - JFK
3 stops30h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29![Air Canada logo]()
$888
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:15 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/79:40 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$957
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:30 pmLGA - MEL
3 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Mon 11/248:00 amMEL - LGA
3 stops30h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30![Air Canada logo]()
$987
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/202:00 amJFK - MEL
2 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/66:00 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,113
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/211:30 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 05mANA
Mon 10/66:00 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops32h 00mANA
Deal found 7/28![ANA logo]()
$1,114
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops52h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/307:00 amMEL - EWR
3 stops53h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,176
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:20 pmJFK - AVV
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/304:40 pmAVV - JFK
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,183
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 11/96:00 amMEL - JFK
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,204
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:01 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/117:30 amMEL - LGA
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,362
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/84:55 pmLGA - MEL
1 stop44h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 12/216:00 amMEL - LGA
2 stops25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:45 amLGA - MEL
2 stops37h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/3011:05 amMEL - LGA
2 stops24h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,454
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne that are best for you.
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New York
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Depart
Return
Price
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Tue 8/12
4:59 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops29h 21m
Melbourne
Tue 8/26
6:00 am-11:16 pm
2 stops31h 16m
$870
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 10/19
6:55 am-12:35 pm
3 stops38h 40m
Melbourne
Tue 11/4
8:00 am-10:39 pm
3 stops30h 39m
$888
NewarkMelbourne
EWR - MEL
EWRMEL
Newark
Sat 8/23
6:15 pm-11:05 am
2 stops26h 50m
Melbourne
Sun 9/7
9:40 pm-4:59 pm
2 stops33h 19m
$957
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Mon 11/17
3:30 pm-3:35 pm
3 stops32h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 11/24
8:00 am-10:33 pm
3 stops30h 33m
$987
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 9/20
2:00 am-7:05 pm
2 stops51h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 10/6
6:00 pm-11:00 am
2 stops32h 00m
$1,113
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 9/21
1:30 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops34h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 10/6
6:00 pm-11:00 am
2 stops32h 00m
$1,114
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - AVV
JFKAVV
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/22
7:20 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops28h 50m
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 9/30
4:40 pm-7:45 am
2 stops29h 05m
$1,183
New YorkMelbourne
JFK - MEL
JFKMEL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 10/27
6:15 pm-1:20 pm
2 stops28h 05m
Melbourne
Sun 11/9
6:00 am-2:25 pm
2 stops24h 25m
$1,204
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Thu 8/28
7:01 pm-7:20 pm
2 stops34h 19m
Melbourne
Thu 9/11
7:30 am-11:35 pm
2 stops30h 05m
$1,362
New YorkMelbourne
LGA - MEL
LGAMEL
New York LaGuardia
Mon 1/26
5:15 pm-9:30 am
2 stops24h 15m
Melbourne
Sun 2/8
1:00 pm-11:16 pm
2 stops26h 16m
$1,390
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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 July 25, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 53 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 July 30, 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.
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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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand 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.
Boarding
8.5
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MNL - NRT
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$849 | Average$1,660 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,073 | Average$1,409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$1,268 | Average$1,434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,272 | Average$1,786 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$1,301 | Average$1,658 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,378 | Average$1,534 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% |