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$545+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,114
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$545
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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April

Average price

$1,528
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Cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:29 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/72:15 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,114
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/32:15 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,133
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/211:29 amJFK - MEL
2 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:10 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,166
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:31 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/242:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:25 amEWR - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/312:30 amMEL - EWR
2 stops38h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,175
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/182:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,179
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:25 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,183
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/212:10 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,208
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:15 amJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:25 amEWR - MEL
2 stops65h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/73:10 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,219
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:15 amJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/82:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:00 amEWR - MEL
2 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2712:00 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop43h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,253

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/20

5:45 am-7:30 am

3 stops34h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 11/2

5:05 am-7:03 pm

3 stops28h 58m

$1,491

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 11/28

12:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops52h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

10:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,502

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 11/4

12:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops52h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

10:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,502

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

12:20 am-9:00 pm

2 stops52h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

10:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,502

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 10/31

6:59 am-9:25 am

3 stops35h 26m

Melbourne

Fri 11/7

12:10 pm-12:56 am

3 stops28h 46m

$1,538

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 11/28

12:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops52h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

10:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,542

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/10

3:41 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 49m

Melbourne

Sun 11/23

1:00 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$1,560

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/26

3:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

11:30 am-11:05 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,560

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/25

2:55 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

11:30 am-11:05 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,560

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/26

3:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 12/10

11:30 am-7:41 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$1,560

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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 September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 88 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 to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 NYC to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,158.

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

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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 22h 55m.

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

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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne Airport, such as Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
998 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

YYZ - HKG

Overall journey was good. The economy seats on this airbus a350 was the worst . Too narrow and no underthigh support . My next journey from Hongkong to kathmandu was better as the economy seats on airbus a330 was a lot better than on this plane . Cathy should make a note on this . The long haul flights should have at least comfy seats compared to short flights from Hongkong to ktm

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Melbourne Airport in 25h 49m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. New York and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 10363 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 New York to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $267. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $277, and United Airlines, from $765. Delta is 83% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Melbourne Airport consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne, Newark - Melbourne or New York LaGuardia - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Melbourne Airport?

    New York to Melbourne Airport flights have a layover in Los Angeles most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    The majority of Los Angeles visitors spend their time at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or The Wiltern can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.0 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $41 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Melbourne Airport flights?

    New York to Melbourne Airport flights have a layover in Auckland the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 8 airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$267Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$277Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$765Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$983Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,284Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,287Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,341Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,378Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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