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$551+ 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEL
Jun 29 — Jul 61
Mon 6/29
Mon 7/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Melbourne

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 May 30, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Tue 8/45:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1210:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$1,080
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 6/18:15 am
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 6/101:35 pm
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Tue 6/236:00 am
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop36h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 7/1410:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,083
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Thu 6/1112:20 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 6/229:45 am
MEL
-
EWR
2 stops28h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,086
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 5/285:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 6/1010:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop34h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,087
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Wed 6/245:47 am
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop33h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 7/41:35 pm
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop35h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,089
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 7/276:45 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 8/239:30 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/25$1,090
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:30 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 6/1010:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop24h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/29$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 7/274:00 pm
EWR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2510:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/25$1,092
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Fri 7/243:41 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 7/3110:55 am
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop22h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,093
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Thu 6/252:29 pm
EWR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 7/41:35 pm
MEL
-
EWR
1 stop35h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,094
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:45 pm
JFK
-
MEL
1 stop28h 05m
Delta
Sun 9/610:00 am
MEL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/28$1,100

Find flight deals from New York to Melbourne

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 May 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,080
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$551
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,345
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 May 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 6/22

6:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

10:55 am-1:10 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,081
Quickest round-trip

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 7/24

5:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 7/31

9:30 am-7:04 pm

1 stop23h 34m

$1,092

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 6/3

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 6/10

10:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,096

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 7/7

2:15 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 7/26

9:30 am-8:49 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$1,097

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/5

4:30 pm-7:50 am

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

10:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,104

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/1

2:46 pm-7:50 am

2 stops27h 04m

Melbourne

Wed 8/5

10:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,105

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 7/26

8:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop45h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 8/24

10:55 am-12:49 am

2 stops27h 54m

$1,107

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 8/8

10:40 am-8:15 am

1 stop31h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 8/15

7:00 am-9:49 pm

2 stops28h 49m

$1,113

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/1

2:25 pm-7:30 am

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 6/10

10:55 am-9:48 am

2 stops36h 53m

$1,113

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 8/13

2:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 8/18

10:55 am-10:45 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,190

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 from New York to Melbourne in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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: When it comes to deals on New York-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Melbourne Airport 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 New York-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 New York to Melbourne

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $148). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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 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.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% 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 $1,122.

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 Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 23h 00m.

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 15m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 53 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.

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 May 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Melbourne Airport, such as Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,765 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,099 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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 22h 45m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Emirates to get the fastest option. New York and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 10347 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 $768. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,100, and Qantas Airways, from $1,108. Delta is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $573. Qantas Airways flights start at $667 while deals on United Airlines start at $682 one-way.

  • 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, Little Tokyo, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Little Tokyo, or Hollywood Walk of Fame can do so by traveling 12.4 mi, 12.2 mi, and 11.7 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $42 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $148). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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 New York to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 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 May 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$768Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,100Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,108Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,199Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,444Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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