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$418+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap 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 January 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:05 pm
EWR
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MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/238:50 pm
MEL
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EWR
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$876
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:25 pm
EWR
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MEL
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:25 am
MEL
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EWR
2 stops25h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$911
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 pm
EWR
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MEL
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/16:00 am
MEL
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EWR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$920
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1712:02 pm
EWR
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MEL
3 stops33h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/278:40 pm
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$923
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:05 pm
EWR
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MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/176:00 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$925
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:25 pm
EWR
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MEL
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:10 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$934
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:00 pm
EWR
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MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/16:00 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$953
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:25 pm
EWR
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MEL
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:00 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$967
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:15 pm
JFK
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MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/259:20 am
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,018
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/37:20 pm
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/2311:55 pm
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop30h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,037
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/267:20 pm
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/2211:55 pm
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop30h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,039
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:15 pm
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop26h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/229:20 am
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,049

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$876
(Expedia)

One-way from

$418
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,332
From New York (NYC) to Melbourne
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 29, 2026.
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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Price

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 5/10

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 5/20

10:55 am-11:18 pm

1 stop26h 23m

$1,100

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 3/30

6:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-4:44 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$1,100

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 3/29

6:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-4:44 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$1,100

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 4/1

6:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-4:44 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$1,100

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/30

1:10 pm-8:30 am

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-6:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$1,100

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/1

1:10 pm-8:30 am

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-7:07 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$1,100

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 3/24

12:00 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$1,104

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 3/15

4:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

12:00 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$1,104

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 2/16

3:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 2/23

11:30 am-8:43 pm

1 stop25h 13m

$1,104

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 4/21

3:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 5/3

10:55 am-6:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,104

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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 round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $146). Flying from New York to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,454). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 United Airlines, Delta, and Qantas Airways fly from New York to Melbourne in about 23h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 15m. The distance between New York and Melbourne is about 10367 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 $362. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,010, and Qantas Airways, from $1,108. Delta is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $573. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Melbourne for a low price.

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

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

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

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live 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 L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 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 $40 per day.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne (average of $146). Flying from New York to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,454). 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 6 airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$362Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,010Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,108Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,199Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,268Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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