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$495 Find cheap flights from New York to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Melbourne departing on 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Melbourne (NYC-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:55 pm - 11:15 amJFK-MEL
30h 20m1 stop
11:45 pm - 1:15 pmMEL-JFK
27h 30m1 stop
$1,280Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 17
9:20 pm - 6:25 pmJFK-MEL
30h 05m1 stop
4:00 pm - 8:15 amMEL-JFK
32h 15m1 stop
$1,288Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 18
1:55 pm - 11:55 amLGA-MEL
32h 00m3 stops
1:45 pm - 8:12 amMEL-LGA
32h 27m3 stops
$1,328
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 17
10:00 am - 3:35 pmJFK-MEL
39h 35m1 stop
3:45 pm - 7:25 amMEL-JFK
29h 40m1 stop
$1,380
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 9
6:00 pm - 11:35 amEWR-MEL
27h 35m2 stops
6:00 am - 10:19 pmMEL-EWR
30h 19m2 stops
$1,527Air Canada
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Sun, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 21
3:45 pm - 11:35 amJFK-MEL
29h 50m3 stops
6:00 am - 10:20 pmMEL-JFK
30h 20m3 stops
$1,539Air Canada
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Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 17
12:25 am - 7:40 pmEWR-MEL
53h 15m2 stops
10:50 pm - 10:40 pmMEL-EWR
38h 50m2 stops
$1,553Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Mon, Mar 10
12:20 am - 7:40 pmJFK-MEL
53h 20m2 stops
10:50 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-JFK
38h 25m2 stops
$1,553Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Mon, Mar 10
3:45 pm - 6:45 amJFK-MEL
24h 00m1 stop
5:30 pm - 3:00 pmMEL-JFK
37h 30m2 stops
$1,685Qantas Airways
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Thu, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 3
3:35 pm - 6:45 amJFK-MEL
25h 10m1 stop
9:25 am - 4:20 pmMEL-JFK
20h 55m1 stop
$1,738Qantas Airways
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Wed, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 14

Flights from New York to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from New York to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to Melbourne, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $1,723 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,809 and $2,295 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Melbourne, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from New York to Melbourne found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,280 on Cathay Pacific, followed by Qatar Airways ($1,288). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $819 on Philippine Airlines and from $864 on Cathay Pacific.

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Cheapest flight

$495
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from New York to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Melbourne was $495 for a one-way ticket and $1,280 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Melbourne?

    A passport is required to fly from New York to Melbourne.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Melbourne?

    There are 2 airports in New York (Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl) and 2 airports in Melbourne (Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne). The cheapest flights are generally found on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Melbourne from New York?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/20Tue
2 stops
40h 35mJFK-MEL
$495
6/24Mon
2 stops
54h 06mEWR-MEL
$551
7/1Mon
2 stops
56h 45mJFK-MEL
$580
9/3Tue
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
38h 50mJFK-MEL
$819
9/4Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
30h 20mJFK-MEL
$864
9/8Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
43h 20mJFK-MEL
$874
9/9Mon
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
33h 40mJFK-MEL
$935
5/19Sun
2 stopsIberia
34h 00mJFK-MEL
$952
8/19Mon
2 stopsIberia
34h 00mJFK-MEL
$968
9/12Thu
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
48h 45mJFK-MEL
$1,098

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Last minute flights from New York to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 10mJFK-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
57h 35mMEL-JFK
$1,650
5/8Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 15mJFK-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
47h 05mMEL-JFK
$1,759
5/8Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 50mJFK-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
47h 05mMEL-JFK
$1,901
5/8Wed
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
39h 55mJFK-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
39h 30mMEL-JFK
$1,959
5/10Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
44h 45mJFK-MEL
7/3Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
31h 20mMEL-JFK
$2,089
5/10Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
67h 45mJFK-MEL
7/3Wed
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
39h 45mMEL-JFK
$2,170
5/10Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
44h 45mJFK-MEL
7/3Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
39h 35mMEL-JFK
$2,205
5/8Wed
multi-stop
27h 15mEWR-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stop
38h 24mMEL-EWR
$2,248
5/8Wed
multi-stop
27h 15mEWR-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stop
29h 50mMEL-EWR
$2,295
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir India
41h 15mEWR-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stopAir India
50h 55mMEL-EWR
$2,505

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Flights to Melbourne

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