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$591+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York, NY (NYC)

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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NYC
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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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 June 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/199:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 7/37:00 am
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop34h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$952
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1810:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop26h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 9/178:10 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop45h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:30 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops24h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 8/610:29 am
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops31h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2210:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops38h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 6/302:45 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 9/183:38 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$956
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops32h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 9/811:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops42h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$957
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1310:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops24h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 7/291:30 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$958
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2210:00 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops34h 00m
Delta
Wed 7/296:00 am
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops35h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$965
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2310:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop41h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/294:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$968
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/319:30 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops23h 52m
United Airlines
Fri 8/73:38 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops26h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$971
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2310:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop41h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/276:45 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/159:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop26h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 7/259:05 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops45h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$976

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to New York (NYC). 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 June 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$952
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$591
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,289
From Melbourne to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Melbourne to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to New York 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 June 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to New York that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sun 8/16

10:55 am-12:59 am

1 stop28h 04m

Newark

Tue 9/15

4:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 05m

$954

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 8/19

10:55 am-9:33 pm

2 stops24h 38m

Newark

Fri 9/18

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$954

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sun 8/16

10:55 am-12:59 am

1 stop28h 04m

Newark

Wed 9/16

2:20 pm-7:30 am

1 stop27h 10m

$954

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 8/14

9:30 am-7:30 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Newark

Wed 9/16

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$954

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 7/31

9:30 am-7:53 pm

2 stops24h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/8

2:28 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 47m

$955

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 7/29

9:30 am-8:22 pm

2 stops24h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/6

10:29 am-8:15 am

2 stops31h 46m

$955

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Tue 7/14

10:55 am-9:43 pm

2 stops24h 48m

Newark

Tue 8/4

1:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops29h 05m

$955

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 7/31

9:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Newark

Thu 8/6

8:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop45h 20m

$955

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 7/29

9:30 am-9:43 pm

1 stop26h 13m

Newark

Fri 8/7

6:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

$955

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

9:30 am-8:49 pm

1 stop25h 19m

Newark

Mon 7/27

6:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

$955

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York (average of $117). Flying from Melbourne to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne to New York?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to New York?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to New York is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Melbourne to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to New York. 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 Melbourne to New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to New York in 22h 35m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Melbourne and New York are separated by a distance of 10367 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $884. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,149 round trip. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to New York?

    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 to New York?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York (average of $117). Flying from Melbourne to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to New York

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to New York. 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 June 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,149Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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