New York

$585+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) 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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NYC
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$914
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$585
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,219
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Melbourne-New York (NYC) flights.
From Melbourne to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Melbourne to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop22h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/278:00 amJFK - MEL
1 stop29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$914
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:00 pmMEL - LGA
2 stops24h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:40 amLGA - MEL
2 stops26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$915
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:00 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops35h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/157:50 amJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$915
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop27h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/183:25 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$916
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:00 pmMEL - LGA
2 stops26h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:14 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops26h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$919
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:00 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/319:41 amJFK - MEL
1 stop31h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$919
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/112:15 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1411:29 amJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$921
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/1611:30 amMEL - LGA
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/153:20 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 12/1311:30 amMEL - EWR
2 stops26h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/304:15 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:30 amMEL - LGA
2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/58:05 amLGA - MEL
2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$927
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 12/131:00 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops27h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:40 amEWR - MEL
1 stop32h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$927
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/141:00 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amEWR - MEL
1 stop35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$928

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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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New York 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

Tue 2/10

12:00 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop25h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

5:29 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 01m

$919

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 12/17

11:30 am-11:30 pm

3 stops28h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

2:55 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 35m

$926

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Sat 12/13

1:00 pm-9:07 am

2 stops36h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

3:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 10m

$926

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

1:00 pm-10:08 am

2 stops37h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

8:05 am-10:00 am

2 stops33h 55m

$926

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Tue 12/23

11:30 am-7:39 pm

2 stops24h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/5

10:15 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 45m

$926

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

1:00 pm-11:13 am

2 stops38h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/5

11:10 am-9:30 am

2 stops30h 20m

$926

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

10:30 am-7:42 pm

2 stops24h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/15

4:15 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 00m

$926

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Tue 12/23

11:30 am-7:39 pm

2 stops24h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

8:05 am-10:00 am

2 stops33h 55m

$926

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sat 12/13

11:30 am-10:51 pm

1 stop27h 21m

Newark

Sun 2/15

4:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

$926

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

12:00 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop21h 54m

Newark

Wed 4/15

2:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop27h 05m

$926

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to New York

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to New York in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to New York. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York, you should look to book at least 14 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 Melbourne Airport to New York?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $334). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,062). 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 NYC?

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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $711.

What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 18m.

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 October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, such as Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

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 Airport to New York?

    Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to New York in about 25h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 52m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to New York 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 Melbourne Airport to New York round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $988, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Qantas Airways is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $585. American Airlines flights start at $610 while deals on Air China start at $649 one-way.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $334). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,062). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$988Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,193Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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