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$451+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NYC
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New York

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 January 27, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/189:10 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops23h 07m
Delta
Mon 4/201:29 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/139:10 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops23h 07m
Delta
Fri 3/2010:39 am
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops29h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$810
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:10 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops23h 07m
Delta
Sun 3/226:30 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops45h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$811
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/110:10 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops23h 49m
Delta
Sun 2/86:44 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops45h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$812
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 4/1310:55 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops46h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 4/273:18 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$896
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/1810:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops23h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 4/206:30 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$904
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/3011:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 2/153:17 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$906
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/911:30 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops24h 32m
United Airlines
Thu 3/263:10 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops26h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$908
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 3/1210:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop21h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 3/266:15 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop23h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$908
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 7/2010:55 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops26h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 8/13:00 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops27h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$909
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 7/2010:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops27h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 8/46:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$909
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/1610:30 am
MEL
-
LGA
2 stops25h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 3/263:39 pm
LGA
-
MEL
2 stops25h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$911

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$806
(Delta)

One-way from

$451
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,191
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 27, 2026.
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

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-5:17 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Newark

Mon 4/20

1:29 pm-7:50 am

2 stops28h 21m

$806

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

10:10 am-10:32 pm

2 stops28h 22m

Newark

Sun 3/22

7:56 pm-7:00 am

2 stops44h 04m

$810

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

9:10 am-7:11 pm

2 stops25h 01m

Newark

Sun 3/29

8:15 pm-8:50 am

2 stops45h 35m

$811

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 3/11

9:10 am-5:17 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Newark

Wed 3/18

1:17 pm-7:00 am

2 stops26h 43m

$811

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 4/24

10:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Newark

Fri 5/1

3:29 pm-7:50 am

2 stops26h 21m

$812

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sun 2/15

11:30 am-6:14 pm

1 stop22h 44m

Newark

Tue 3/3

3:17 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 13m

$906

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

10:30 am-4:49 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Newark

Thu 3/19

3:40 pm-8:30 am

2 stops25h 50m

$906

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

11:30 am-9:02 pm

2 stops24h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/26

3:10 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 20m

$908

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

12:00 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops24h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/19

1:15 pm-8:30 am

2 stops28h 15m

$908

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

10:30 am-7:53 pm

2 stops24h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/20

12:29 pm-8:30 am

2 stops29h 01m

$908

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York, you should look to book at least 68 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 $319). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $884). 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 Airport to New York?

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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to New York, such as Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,207 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,198 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.

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 Delta, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to New York in about 21h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 27m. 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?

    United Airlines, at $930, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and American Airlines. United Airlines 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 Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $575. United Airlines flights start at $582 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $762 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Melbourne - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Melbourne - Newark or Melbourne - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route 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 $319). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $884). 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

Discover the top 3 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$988Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,008Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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