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$614+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — MEL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$874
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$614
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,628
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/198:15 amEWR - MEL
2 stops39h 05mAir Canada
Tue 11/47:30 amMEL - EWR
2 stops25h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$874
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:25 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Thu 11/207:10 amMEL - EWR
2 stops25h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$995
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:25 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Sun 11/306:50 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops38h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$1,012
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/39:00 amEWR - MEL
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/101:25 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops30h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,050
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/279:00 amEWR - MEL
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/41:30 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,074
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 10/279:00 amEWR - MEL
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/92:15 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,099
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/209:00 amEWR - MEL
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/102:15 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,121
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/209:00 amEWR - MEL
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:15 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,131
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:25 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Mon 11/177:45 amMEL - EWR
2 stops25h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$1,137

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 10/19

8:15 am-2:20 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 11/4

7:30 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$874

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 9/3

9:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/10

1:25 pm-5:59 am

2 stops30h 34m

$1,050

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 9/13

7:59 pm-10:50 am

2 stops48h 51m

Melbourne

Mon 9/22

8:35 am-5:59 am

2 stops35h 24m

$1,190

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-6:45 am

2 stops33h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

9:45 am-9:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,208

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 9/17

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/14

11:55 am-7:29 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$1,217

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 9/17

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 10/1

9:30 am-5:01 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$1,217

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 9/16

3:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 10/12

10:30 am-5:01 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$1,217

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 9/15

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

11:55 am-7:29 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$1,217

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 10/20

6:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 10/27

12:00 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$1,217

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 9/15

6:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

11:55 am-9:29 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$1,217

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Newark Airport 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 EWR to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport 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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,949 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $835. Another option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $983 round trip. United Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Newark Airport 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 2 airlines flying from Newark to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$983Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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