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$555+ Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Melbourne (MEL)

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NYC — MEL
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from New York to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

$1,157
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$598
(Kiwi.com)
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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 November 20, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/62:47 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/111:45 pmMEL - EWR
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/255:29 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops54h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/114:50 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,451
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/209:00 amJFK - MEL
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/278:40 amMEL - JFK
1 stop43h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/18$1,453
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/129:55 amLGA - MEL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/311:45 pmMEL - LGA
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,577
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 11/249:30 pmJFK - MEL
1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 12/45:10 pmMEL - JFK
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,631
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:30 pmEWR - MEL
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
Wed 12/117:10 amMEL - EWR
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$1,730
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/58:05 pmJFK - MEL
2 stops32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/910:40 pmMEL - JFK
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,806
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/2110:45 amLGA - MEL
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 12/311:30 pmMEL - LGA
2 stops37h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,823
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/112:35 amJFK - MEL
1 stop37h 05mJapan Airlines
Sun 12/157:20 amMEL - JFK
1 stop42h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,840
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/299:44 amEWR - MEL
2 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/311:30 amMEL - EWR
1 stop21h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,903
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/297:26 amLGA - MEL
2 stops34h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/31:00 pmMEL - LGA
2 stops26h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,903
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2412:30 amEWR - MEL
2 stops52h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1110:40 pmMEL - EWR
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,947

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 3/3

4:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 5/3

10:55 am-12:58 am

1 stop28h 03m

$1,157

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Fri 12/6

2:47 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 58m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

1:45 pm-9:19 am

3 stops35h 34m

$1,285

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/2

1:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop48h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 2/9

5:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,333

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 3/12

1:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops52h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 4/14

8:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$1,338

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 2/24

6:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 3/10

7:05 am-4:51 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$1,348

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/29

3:30 pm-10:35 am

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

9:30 am-9:26 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$1,411

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/14

12:10 am-8:55 pm

2 stops52h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 3/1

10:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,413

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/25

5:29 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops54h 51m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

4:50 pm-7:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

$1,451

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/17

1:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 3/8

3:35 pm-4:45 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,488

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/25

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 3/20

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,489

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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 November.
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

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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 November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 49 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 $1,062). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,578). 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 November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% 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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines 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.
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.7
Very good
68 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.4
Very good
833 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.3
Very good
476 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.3
Very good
778 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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 $1,157. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $1,333, and Air Canada, from $1,355. United Airlines is 27% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $653. Air Canada flights start at $698 while deals on ANA start at $944 one-way.

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

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying 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 $43 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 Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki can do so by traveling 10.9 mi, 11.4 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 $53.

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

  • 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 $1,062). Flying from New York to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,578). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$238Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$2,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$968Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,092Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,117Average$2,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,261Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,336Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,346Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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