MEL - JFK

$686 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 11/15. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$970
Typical prices: $1,794-$1,016
Delta
Wed 6/3Wed 6/10
MEL - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$686
Typical prices: $762-$988
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Sun 11/15
MEL - JFK • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $970 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and John F Kennedy Intl. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,357 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 43m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl (MEL-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
MEL
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JFK
24h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 7:50 am
JFK
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MEL
28h 20m
1 stop
$970Delta
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Aug 14
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 9:25 pm
MEL
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JFK
25h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 7:50 am
JFK
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MEL
28h 40m
2 stops
$972Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 25
Air China Logo
7:40 pm - 11:05 pm
MEL
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JFK
41h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
2:05 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MEL
46h 35m
1 stop
$1,110Air China
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 6:30 pm
MEL
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JFK
22h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 7:50 am
JFK
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
$1,131Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
MEL
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JFK
24h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 7:50 am
JFK
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MEL
45h 25m
1 stop
$1,189Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 26
Air China Logo
8:15 pm - 10:10 pm
MEL
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JFK
41h 55m
1 stop
Air China Logo
1:05 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MEL
46h 35m
1 stop
$1,190Air China
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 30
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 6:03 am
MEL
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JFK
34h 18m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
7:05 am - 6:45 am
JFK
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MEL
33h 40m
1 stop
$1,195Qantas Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 29
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 7:00 am
MEL
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JFK
35h 15m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 am - 6:45 am
JFK
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MEL
31h 45m
1 stop
$1,201Qantas Airways
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 18
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 9:34 pm
MEL
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JFK
25h 49m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 6:45 am
JFK
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MEL
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,204Qantas Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 29
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 6:35 pm
MEL
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JFK
22h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 6:45 am
JFK
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MEL
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,224Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in June.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost $991 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,595 and $1,381 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$686
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $686 for a one-way ticket and $970 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to New York, Qantas Airways or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to New York are Qantas Airways and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,780 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,095 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and JFK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1038 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Comfort
8.1Crew
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Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
MEL - LAX
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Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

A chaotic and uncomfortable experience from start to finish. The boarding process was a disaster; despite group numbers, it was a free-for-all that the staff failed to manage (especially after group 5). Once on board, the "entertainment" was non-existent. There are no seatback screens, and the mobile app selection is incredibly thin. The hardware is severely dated. My seat had zero cushioning left—it felt like sitting on a hard board for the entire flight—and the legroom was cramped. To make matters worse, the bathroom was repulsive, with toilet paper, soiled paper towels and liquid/pee all over the floor. When I did interact with the crew, they provided the absolute bare minimum and made me feel like an inconvenience for asking for anything. Avoid this flight if you can.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Delayed 24 hours. Should have called it much earlier They provided quality accommodations, food vouchers etc. FINALLY The issues started at 8 AM and they cancelled the flight at 11:30 PM, with no plans for a new flight.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Movie selections were very limited. Meals were not f So good.

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