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You can fly from Melbourne to either NYC airport. If you are pressed for time, EWR is closer to the NYC centre; however, flights are generally more expensive. JFK is a little further from downtown NYC, near Queens, but flights are generally more economical. It is also better equipped for international flights.

At JFK, you can find hotels both in and near the airport. There is on-site accommodation at TWA Hotel, as well as nearby places such as Crowne Plaza, Comfort Inn and Suites, Days Inn and Suites or Radisson Hotel JFK Airport.

Yes. At JFK, there are car hire companies located at the airport. You can find them on the arrivals level of all terminals. Once you speak to the car service desks, you will be directed to your hire car via the AirTrain to Federal Circle Station.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to New York usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to New York most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Melbourne Airport to New York route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,084 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,301, a difference of $217. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $1,197. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to New York takes 0h 00m, covering 10,357 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to New York are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $770.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 8h 06m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 10h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

New York is 14 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Eastern Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

· Ace
· Budget
· Alamo
· Dollar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New York range from $958 to $1,558, with an average of $1,197 over the past 12 months. Anything below $958 counts as a good deal.