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$572+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 30, 2025.

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,394

Round-trip from

$1,233

One-way from

$572
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Cheapest flights to Melbourne Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

Tue 6/1010:15 amEWR - MEL
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1712:55 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,233
Sat 9/67:00 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/137:30 amMEL - LGA
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,284
Mon 8/251:20 amJFK - MEL
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 9/163:15 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,321
Thu 5/811:30 amJFK - MEL
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1511:20 amMEL - JFK
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,322
Tue 10/281:55 amJFK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/168:40 amMEL - JFK
1 stop37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$1,376
Sun 5/412:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops52h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/149:20 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,377
Sun 5/412:35 amJFK - MEL
2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/149:20 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,377
Wed 5/283:29 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop25h 16mQantas Airways
Wed 6/119:25 amMEL - JFK
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,414
Wed 8/202:55 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops54h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/143:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops55h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,435
Wed 5/145:30 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 20mIberia
Wed 6/410:45 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops54h 00mIberia
Deal found 4/28$1,469
Thu 8/217:01 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops26h 59mFiji Airways
Thu 9/111:30 pmMEL - LGA
2 stops23h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,478
Tue 8/261:30 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 05mANA
Tue 9/165:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 30mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,511

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Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Price

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 6/10

10:15 am-11:30 am

2 stops35h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 6/17

12:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,233

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

11:30 am-6:45 am

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 5/15

11:20 am-6:55 am

2 stops33h 35m

$1,322

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 5/22

3:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$1,344

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 5/4

12:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops52h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/14

9:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,377

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

12:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops52h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 5/14

9:20 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$1,377

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

3:29 pm-6:45 am

1 stop25h 16m

Melbourne

Wed 6/11

9:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,414

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

2:00 pm-3:10 am

1 stop47h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 5/19

10:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$1,439

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

10:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop35h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 5/14

11:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,445

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/14

5:30 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 6/4

10:45 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops54h 00m

$1,469

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 6/17

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 6/25

10:55 am-1:02 am

1 stop28h 07m

$1,541

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Compare providers for flights to Melbourne

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 to Melbourne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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: Out of all of the providers offering Melbourne Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Melbourne Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Melbourne Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Melbourne Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne Airport

When is the best time to book a flight 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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Melbourne is 12 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.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from New York to Melbourne takes 26 hours 54 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Melbourne are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $884

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,307

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $1,073

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $1,268

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Melbourne are JetBlue, United Airlines and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is one of the biggest and busiest in Australia, handling more than 28 million passengers each year and servicing the greater Melbourne area of Victoria.

The airport has four terminals: Terminal 1 services domestic flights from Qantas and its affiliates, Terminal 2 handles international flights, Terminal 3 is devoted to Virgin Australia and Regional Express Airlines (Rex), and Terminal 4 is for Tiger Airways.

The airport has modern (if modest) facilities for such a high-volume hub, but generally handles the crowds with style. The only hiccups come at Australia’s notoriously strict customs points, where queues can sometimes be long and frustrating.

Flights to Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport come in from all over Asia and Oceania, with select routes from further abroad, including Beijing, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Seoul, Shanghai, Auckland, Singapore, Sydney, Manila, Los Angeles, London, Cairns, Canberra, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Honolulu, Bali, Mauritius, Doha, Phuket, Perth and Hanoi.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, JetBlue is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

    Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost $48, while round-trip flights cost around $76.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Melbourne?

    A round-trip flight to Melbourne will typically cost around $424, however they can be found for as little as $76.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Binghamton Broome County offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 31 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).

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