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$527+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to New York State

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MEL — JFK
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to New York flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,121
(Air China)

One-way from

$527
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,421
From Melbourne to New York
One-way flight from Melbourne to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:35 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1111:30 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,087
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop41h 05mAir China
Sun 11/21:05 amJFK - MEL
1 stop46h 40mAir China
Deal found 4/29$1,121
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/139:50 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 9/91:20 amJFK - MEL
1 stop43h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,126
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:35 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,155
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Fri 5/23:55 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines
Sun 5/41:40 amJFK - MEL
2 stops41h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,176
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:00 amMEL - JFK
1 stop30h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 11/111:45 amJFK - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,189
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Tue 6/102:25 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/71:55 amJFK - MEL
1 stop43h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,301
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/97:25 amMEL - BUF
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/48:02 amBUF - MEL
2 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,314
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Mon 6/28:30 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops41h 26mAir Canada
Mon 6/166:10 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,399
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Mon 6/29:20 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/167:50 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,403
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Sat 10/1111:55 amMEL - JFK
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 10/287:20 amJFK - MEL
1 stop33h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,406
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:40 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops42h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/112:35 amEWR - MEL
2 stops50h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,413

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New York State that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 10/22

9:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop41h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

1:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop46h 40m

$1,121

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 6/13

9:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

1:20 am-10:40 am

1 stop43h 20m

$1,126

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 5/28

8:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop41h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/21

1:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,156

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sat 10/11

2:30 pm-5:59 am

2 stops30h 29m

Newark

Tue 10/28

7:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$1,157

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 6/2

7:25 am-9:19 pm

2 stops27h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/22

1:40 am-5:35 am

2 stops37h 55m

$1,276

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

2:25 pm-6:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

1:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop43h 20m

$1,301

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 10/25

7:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/11

1:45 am-7:20 am

1 stop37h 35m

$1,304

MelbourneBuffalo

MEL - BUF

MELBUF

Melbourne

Mon 6/9

7:25 am-11:29 pm

2 stops30h 04m

Buffalo

Mon 8/4

8:02 am-5:45 am

2 stops31h 43m

$1,314

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:47 pm

3 stops30h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

10:30 am-12:35 pm

3 stops35h 05m

$1,366

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

4:40 pm-11:10 am

2 stops33h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

9:15 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,369

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to New York State

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Melbourne Airport to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 MEL to NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to State of New York as you normally would.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State of New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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 Melbourne Airport to State of New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $648 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Airlines from $734 and Cathay Pacific from $795 one-way.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation 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 Melbourne to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to New York 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 Melbourne Airport to State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Melbourne Airport to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 Melbourne to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$4,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,193Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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