MEL - NYC

$543 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New York

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 New York departing on 2/28. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$816
Typical prices: $999-$1,384
United Airlines
Wed 3/25Mon 4/6
MEL - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$543
Typical prices: $759-$1,162
United Airlines
Sat 2/28
MEL - EWR • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $816 (round-trip)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and New York. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $884 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 20h 54m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New York (MEL-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to New York 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 New York

Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 5:04 pm
MEL
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EWR
21h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 7:30 am
EWR
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
$816United Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:26 pm
MEL
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EWR
23h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 8:30 am
EWR
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MEL
26h 50m
1 stop
$817United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 5:53 pm
MEL
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JFK
23h 43m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 7:50 am
JFK
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MEL
23h 25m
1 stop
$824Delta
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 11:44 pm
MEL
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LGA
27h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:39 am - 7:50 am
LGA
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MEL
30h 11m
2 stops
$826Delta
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 7:04 pm
MEL
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EWR
23h 34m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 9:00 am
EWR
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MEL
45h 50m
1 stop
$833Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:25 pm
MEL
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EWR
24h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 8:30 am
EWR
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MEL
24h 30m
1 stop
$837Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 9:57 pm
MEL
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LGA
20h 52m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 5:00 am
LGA
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MEL
24h 35m
1 stop
$984Qantas Airways
Sun, May 31 - Mon, Jun 1
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 7:00 am
MEL
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JFK
35h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:29 am - 5:00 am
JFK
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MEL
29h 31m
2 stops
$996American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sun, May 31
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:13 am
MEL
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LGA
38h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 5:00 am
LGA
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MEL
43h 01m
1 stop
$1,002American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 25
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 11:43 pm
MEL
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LGA
22h 38m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:30 pm - 5:00 am
LGA
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MEL
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,014Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to New York 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?

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 departing in March.

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

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, 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 is February, where tickets cost $1,027 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,508 and $1,364 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$543
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New York flights

  • When flying from Melbourne, should I fly to JFK or EWR Airport?

    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.

  • Are there on-site hotels at JFK Airport?

    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.

  • Can I hire a car from JFK?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New York was $543 for a one-way ticket and $816 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and New York?

    A passport is required to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New York.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New York?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New York?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to New York are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,315 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,462 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to New York?

    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 with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

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

    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 from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to New York

  • Melbourne to New York is a long flight with one or more layovers along the way. If you would like to freshen up before your journey, you can use the shower facilities at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). There are three public shower areas that are free to use; they are located in Terminal 2 of Departures, near the toilets.
  • If you’re not staying downtown, consider flying to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA). They are both located near Queens. However, if you are staying near the NYC centre, choose a flight to Newark Airport (EWR); it’s a short distance to the main city, and it is close to lower Manhattan.
  • When travelling to New York, choose an airport with the most convenient public transport system, as there is heavy traffic in New York. LaGuardia Airport only has a bus service, whereas JFK and EWR Airport offer a monorail service to the city centre. The monorail at JFK (Airtrain) is a fast and efficient transport service that connects to all terminals, the car parks, the hire car centre and the hotel shuttle pick up.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to New York

 
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.
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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 996 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreKelsey, Feb 2026
MIA - LAX
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Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Nothing also dont give to people that disgusting blanket and pilow.

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Airport experience at Newark was not great. Only one gate open at immigration for US passports when multiple international flights arriving at the same time. Then having to take a train and a bus to different terminal only to have to clear security again, after I had already gone through at my initial departure location. Older plane, no entertainment screens available, and for economy plus, seat was very uncomfortable. Crew was friendly and this leg of my flight was on-time, even though I arrived later than initially scheduled due to 1st flight being over 2 hours delayed and missing my original connection.

I upgraded my seat and was promised it would be next to the emergency door for extra leg room and they said it was premium plus but it was at the back of the plane...same thing happened from Newark to Dubai

The boarding was cumbersome. The staff was not aligned. They called group 1 but then the agent said no. Then they called group 1 again but still would not board us. Then they called group 2 and they all came up and still hadn’t started boarding. Then someone came from the plane and said why is no one coming? And the agent said bc i thought not yet and she said I said over the walkie talkie to send the passengers down? What was not clear about that? Also, onboard, the crew gave announcements very ironic/authoritative, and in first class they gave us a cheesebox. My expectations based on competition airlines, is a warm meal. A little underwhelming.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

It was good. But the gate team made me check my carry on when there was plenty of space for my luggage on the plane. Otherwise our trip was fine.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Overall, an average flight; food options were not the best, and there were bugs on the plane.

There was no TV's on the plane? I tried to activated the WiFi multiple times before the plane took off but it wasn't work well.

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