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$588+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
Jan 19 — Jan 261
Mon 1/19
Mon 1/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/249:25 amJFK - MEL
1 stop30h 35mDelta
Sun 12/2810:10 amMEL - JFK
1 stop29h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/19$1,243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/219:15 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops42h 45mDelta
Fri 12/2610:10 amMEL - JFK
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/19$1,247
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/278:00 amJFK - MEL
1 stop29h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 1/2612:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop25h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,255
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:58 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop44h 02mQantas Airways
Wed 1/2112:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop24h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,431
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:58 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop44h 02mQantas Airways
Mon 1/194:05 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop41h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 12/277:20 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops68h 40mDelta
Sun 1/1810:10 amMEL - JFK
2 stops29h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/19$1,468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:15 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 1/199:20 amMEL - JFK
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,513
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:29 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop24h 31mQantas Airways
Sat 1/1712:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop27h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,549
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:58 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop44h 02mQantas Airways
Sun 1/1812:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop24h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,560
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:29 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop24h 31mQantas Airways
Tue 1/2012:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop24h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,570
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:58 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop44h 02mQantas Airways
Sat 1/177:00 amMEL - JFK
2 stops25h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,580

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 December 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,112
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$588
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,665
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne 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 December 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

3:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-4:04 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$1,208

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

7:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-4:04 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$1,212

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops45h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

9:10 am-9:58 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,212

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

7:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

9:10 am-8:08 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$1,212

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

6:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop45h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-8:08 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$1,221

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

7:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops68h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-4:04 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$1,231

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/24

7:30 am-8:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 12/28

10:10 am-8:29 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,247

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

3:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-4:04 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$1,291

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

7:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops45h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 2/22

10:10 am-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 49m

$1,300

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

7:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops68h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

9:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,315

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 25 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $238). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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 JFK to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 20, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,102 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
948 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,685 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    For as low as $1,208, Delta can have you in Melbourne Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 24h 35m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport is about 10367 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $267 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,136 and $1,248 round-trip. These flights start at 82% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are American Airlines ($573), Qantas Airways ($719), and Air New Zealand ($844).

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $238). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. 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 December 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$267Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,249Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,268Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,497Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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