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$560+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York, NY (NYC)

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NYC
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to New York (NYC). 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 abril 17, 2025.

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$1,044
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$560
(Mytrip)

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December

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March

Average price

$1,406
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 5/91:40 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/137:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,044
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/28:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop41h 05mAir China
jue. 5/82:05 amJFK - MEL
1 stop46h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/16$1,106
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
vie. 5/301:40 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/611:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,113
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/69:50 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines
sáb. 6/71:20 amJFK - MEL
1 stop43h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,121
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/2310:00 amMEL - LGA
3 stops38h 31mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/69:55 amLGA - MEL
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,156
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/2812:05 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops37h 00mJapan Airlines
lun. 6/1610:35 amJFK - MEL
1 stop29h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,286
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2112:45 amMEL - JFK
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
sáb. 11/221:50 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,289
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/167:10 amMEL - EWR
2 stops24h 49mAir Canada
jue. 11/136:30 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,299
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/96:30 amMEL - JFK
3 stops31h 17mAir Canada
dom. 10/269:45 amJFK - MEL
3 stops36h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$1,357
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/33:05 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop42h 24mQantas Airways
mié. 9/174:25 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop22h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,362
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/29:20 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
dom. 6/1512:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops52h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,372
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/29:20 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops34h 35mTurkish Airlines
lun. 6/166:45 amJFK - MEL
2 stops46h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,372

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Melbourne

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

vie. 5/9

1:40 pm-6:30 am

2 stops30h 50m

Newark

mar. 5/13

7:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops38h 00m

$1,044

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

vie. 5/2

8:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop41h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 5/8

2:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop46h 30m

$1,106

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

vie. 5/30

1:40 pm-5:30 am

2 stops29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 6/6

11:37 am-11:30 am

2 stops33h 53m

$1,113

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

vie. 6/6

9:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 6/7

1:20 am-10:40 am

1 stop43h 20m

$1,121

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

jue. 5/15

12:55 pm-10:00 am

3 stops35h 05m

New York LaGuardia

jue. 5/22

1:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 55m

$1,187

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

mié. 5/28

12:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops37h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 6/16

10:35 am-5:45 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,286

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

lun. 9/29

7:25 am-6:00 am

1 stop36h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 10/16

10:00 am-6:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,298

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

jue. 10/9

6:30 am-10:47 pm

3 stops31h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 10/26

9:45 am-1:05 pm

3 stops36h 20m

$1,357

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

mié. 9/3

3:05 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop42h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/17

4:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,362

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

lun. 6/2

9:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Newark

dom. 6/15

12:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops52h 55m

$1,372

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to New York. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to New York is 86 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York (average of $236). Flying from Melbourne to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 MEL to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated abril 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to New York. In addition to providing an overall rating, 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

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
1,443 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to New York. 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 Melbourne to New York round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $1,106. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Airlines and Japan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,121 and $1,286, respectively. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $648. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to New York for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New York (average of $236). Flying from Melbourne to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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