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$507+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MEL
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,291
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$507
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

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March

Average price

$1,357
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 3/3111:10 amJFK - MEL
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/133:45 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,222
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:00 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop35h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 5/133:15 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:00 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop35h 10mJetBlue
Tue 5/1310:45 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop30h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 3/23$1,428
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/261:10 amJFK - MEL
2 stops50h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/318:40 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops41h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,439
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:55 amJFK - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/3112:45 amMEL - JFK
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/23$1,462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 12/248:15 amJFK - MEL
1 stop32h 00mDelta
Sun 1/1110:25 amMEL - JFK
1 stop30h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/23$1,531
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/711:10 amJFK - MEL
2 stops40h 45mAir India
Wed 9/177:35 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops50h 20mAir India
Deal found 3/24$1,545
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:59 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop23h 01mQantas Airways
Mon 6/29:45 amMEL - JFK
1 stop35h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,548
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 9/86:59 amJFK - MEL
3 stops38h 06mAir Canada
Tue 9/166:00 amMEL - JFK
3 stops30h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 3/23$1,552
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/252:00 amJFK - MEL
2 stops45h 35mANA
Tue 9/165:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 30mANA
Deal found 3/24$1,569

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/28

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

3:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$1,291

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/13

11:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 5/16

1:35 pm-5:30 am

2 stops29h 55m

$1,316

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/28

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

10:45 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,428

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

12:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops52h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 9/10

9:20 pm-4:30 am

2 stops45h 10m

$1,444

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

6:55 am-11:05 am

3 stops38h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

8:45 pm-10:47 pm

3 stops40h 02m

$1,462

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

1:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop43h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 9/17

2:25 pm-6:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

$1,490

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

11:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 9/17

7:35 pm-7:55 am

2 stops50h 20m

$1,545

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/14

3:59 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 01m

Melbourne

Mon 6/2

9:45 am-7:22 am

1 stop35h 37m

$1,548

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/25

2:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 9/16

5:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,569

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/25

3:29 pm-6:45 am

1 stop25h 16m

Melbourne

Sun 6/15

9:45 am-9:07 pm

1 stop25h 22m

$1,600

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 9 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 JFK to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 March 25, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines from New York to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
825 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,291 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Turkish Airlines, starting at $1,431 and $1,473 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are Air India ($841), Air Canada ($877), and Air China ($926).

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$286Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$1,951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,268Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,310Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,318Average$1,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,346Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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