JFK - MEL

$576 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne departing on 4/9. 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
$1,030
Overall average: $1,403
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/3Wed 2/11
JFK - MEL • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$576
Typical prices: $1,140-$1,608
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Thu 4/9
JFK - MEL • 2 stops
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,190 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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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 13% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne (JFK-MEL)

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

Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
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1:35 am - 8:30 am
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MEL
38h 55m3 stops
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9:20 am - 2:25 pm
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JFK
21h 05m1 stop
$1,030Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
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1:35 am - 8:30 am
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MEL
38h 55m3 stops
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6:45 am - 2:25 pm
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23h 40m2 stops
$1,060Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15
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7:55 am - 5:00 am
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MEL
29h 05m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 8:31 pm
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JFK
24h 31m1 stop
$1,128Qantas Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 15
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5:25 pm - 9:30 am
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MEL
24h 05m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 10:29 pm
MEL
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25h 29m1 stop
$1,133Qantas Airways
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
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9:30 am - 9:30 am
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MEL
32h 00m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 6:38 pm
MEL
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JFK
22h 38m1 stop
$1,149Qantas Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
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3:30 pm - 10:25 am
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MEL
26h 55m2 stops
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4:05 pm - 5:00 pm
MEL
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JFK
40h 55m1 stop
$1,150Qantas Airways
Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, May 31
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3:30 pm - 6:45 am
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MEL
25h 15m1 stop
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9:25 am - 4:20 pm
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JFK
20h 55m1 stop
$1,151Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4
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8:25 am - 5:00 am
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MEL
28h 35m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 8:29 am
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32h 04m2 stops
$1,152Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 22
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4:29 pm - 9:30 am
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MEL
25h 01m1 stop
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6:45 am - 3:25 pm
MEL
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JFK
23h 40m1 stop
$1,153Qantas Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26
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10:05 am - 10:20 am
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MEL
32h 15m2 stops
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6:05 am - 10:39 pm
MEL
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JFK
32h 34m3 stops
$1,159Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,862 and $1,819 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$576
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $587 for a one-way ticket and $1,030 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    On your way to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,964 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,440 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and MEL 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Melbourne. 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8025 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
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The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Dec 2025
JFK - MEM
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The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

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.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

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