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$466+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Melbourne (MEL)

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NYC — MEL
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Melbourne

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$918
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$503
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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March

Average price

$1,796
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/286:30 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Tue 3/117:10 amMEL - EWR
2 stops24h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 1/15$918
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:30 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/186:45 amMEL - EWR
2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/155:25 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/81:00 pmMEL - EWR
1 stop22h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,252
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/23:40 pmEWR - MEL
1 stop26h 20mLufthansa
Sun 3/911:30 amMEL - EWR
1 stop24h 46mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$1,268
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/225:29 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/271:45 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,303
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/85:00 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/131:45 pmMEL - LGA
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,303
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/91:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops52h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1910:40 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,308
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:45 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1910:40 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,308
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:30 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop35h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 4/143:15 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,312
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/261:50 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops33h 45mANA
Tue 9/165:30 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops31h 40mANA
Deal found 1/15$1,332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/142:10 pmLGA - MEL
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/2411:30 amMEL - LGA
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,368
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/41:20 amJFK - MEL
1 stop32h 10mJetBlue
Tue 5/279:00 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop32h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$1,432

Find flights from New York to Melbourne within your budget

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 January 16, 2025.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 1/27

6:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 2/7

7:10 am-4:51 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$919

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 2/25

6:30 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 3/18

6:45 am-4:51 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$976

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 2/15

5:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 3/8

1:00 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$1,252

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 3/2

3:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

11:30 am-8:16 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$1,268

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 3/16

1:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops52h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 3/31

9:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$1,311

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

1:10 am-8:55 pm

2 stops52h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 3/31

9:50 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,311

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/26

9:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 4/14

3:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,312

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/31

12:55 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 2/6

1:45 pm-8:00 am

3 stops34h 15m

$1,346

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/22

10:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 3/1

1:25 am-7:20 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,354

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/14

3:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 2/24

11:30 am-8:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,369

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 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 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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Travel insights for flights from New York to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 79 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 to Melbourne Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 January 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 January 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific from New York to Melbourne have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.4
Very good
847 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
737 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,327 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.1
Very good
187 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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 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.

  • 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 $918. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,252, and Lufthansa, from $1,268. Air Canada is 42% 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $683. United Airlines flights start at $719 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $720 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. Los Angeles is followed by Auckland in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from New York to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $41 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Auckland?

    If you're on a layover in Auckland and looking for things to do, consider visiting New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, or University Clock Tower. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, or University Clock Tower can do so by traveling 11.4 mi, 10.9 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those on a layover in Auckland in need of a rental car can book one at Auckland Intl for about $56.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Melbourne Airport flights?

    New York to Melbourne Airport flights have a layover in Sydney the least frequently. Singapore sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New York 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 8 airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$248Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$1,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,094Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,293Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,305Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,310Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,346Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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