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$526+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to New York, NY (NYC)

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MEL — NYC
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,031
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$526
(flugladen.de)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,406
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Melbourne-New York (NYC) flights.
From Melbourne to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Melbourne to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 15, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:40 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,031
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/1312:55 pmMEL - LGA
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/201:35 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,060
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop41h 05mAir China
Sun 6/222:05 amJFK - MEL
1 stop46h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/13$1,060
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2512:55 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1311:37 amJFK - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,078
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/64:15 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops42h 25mChina Airlines
Sun 6/221:20 amJFK - MEL
1 stop43h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,186
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:05 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops27h 53mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/217:45 amEWR - MEL
2 stops35h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/14$1,251
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/43:55 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines
Mon 8/1110:00 amJFK - MEL
1 stop29h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,278
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:45 amMEL - JFK
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/119:00 amJFK - MEL
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/14$1,295
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:30 amMEL - LGA
3 stops28h 23mAir Canada
Tue 11/1111:30 amLGA - MEL
3 stops34h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,338
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:30 amMEL - EWR
3 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Tue 11/1112:00 pmEWR - MEL
3 stops33h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,338
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:45 amMEL - JFK
1 stop25h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 8/119:00 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop43h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,347
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:30 amMEL - JFK
3 stops31h 17mAir Canada
Mon 10/206:59 amJFK - MEL
3 stops38h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,361

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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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New York that are best for you.

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

1:40 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops40h 49m

Newark

Tue 5/13

7:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops38h 00m

$1,031

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

8:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop41h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/22

2:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop46h 30m

$1,060

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

12:55 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops40h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/20

1:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 55m

$1,060

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 5/25

12:55 pm-5:30 am

2 stops30h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/13

11:37 am-12:00 pm

2 stops34h 23m

$1,078

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

4:15 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops42h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/22

1:20 am-10:40 am

1 stop43h 20m

$1,186

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

12:05 pm-12:58 am

2 stops27h 53m

Newark

Fri 11/21

7:45 am-10:50 am

2 stops35h 05m

$1,251

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 8/4

3:55 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops40h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/11

10:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,278

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 10/12

12:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/19

1:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop43h 20m

$1,305

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 8/4

9:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/11

9:00 pm-6:45 am

1 stop43h 45m

$1,347

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 8/20

9:40 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops39h 36m

Newark

Wed 3/18

6:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,396

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to New York in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Melbourne Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Melbourne Airport-New York 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 Melbourne to New York

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York, you should look to book at least 86 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 Melbourne Airport to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $236). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 April 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 April 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to New York. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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 Airport to New York round-trip?

    Air China, at $1,060, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Airlines and Air New Zealand. Air China is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $678. Cathay Pacific flights start at $788 while deals on China Airlines start at $800 one-way.

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

  • 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 Airport to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York (average of $236). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to New York

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to New York. 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 April 15, 2025.
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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