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Cheapest round-trip
$1,119
Typical prices: $1,257-$1,664
Philippine Airlines
Tue 9/15Tue 10/6
JFK - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$570
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/9
EWR - MEL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between New York and Melbourne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $240 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 02m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 41% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Melbourne

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 6
Philippine Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 6:30 am
JFK
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MEL
38h 45m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 11:20 pm
MEL
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JFK
30h 50m
1 stop
$1,119Philippine Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 6
Qantas Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 6:45 am
JFK
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MEL
24h 45m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 8:34 pm
MEL
-
JFK
24h 49m
1 stop
$1,132Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 9:00 pm
MEL
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JFK
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,140Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 7:45 pm
MEL
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JFK
24h 00m
1 stop
$1,142Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 19
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 9:00 pm
MEL
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JFK
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,143Qantas Airways
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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MEL
30h 30m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 7:45 pm
MEL
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JFK
24h 00m
1 stop
$1,150Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 5:00 am
LGA
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MEL
22h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:29 pm
MEL
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LGA
21h 54m
1 stop
$1,180American Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 5:00 am
EWR
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MEL
26h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:31 am
MEL
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EWR
35h 56m
1 stop
$1,182American Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:30 am
EWR
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MEL
24h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:43 pm
MEL
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EWR
25h 48m
2 stops
$1,193United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 7:30 am
LGA
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MEL
26h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:54 pm
MEL
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LGA
24h 24m
2 stops
$1,193United Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne 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 New York to Melbourne Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Melbourne Airport is September, where tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $710 and $604 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$570
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty 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.
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FAQs for booking New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Which New York Airport is the most central?

    LaGuardia Airport is New York’s most central airport and is located around 30min from the city centre. It also takes approximately 30min to travel by road to Newark International Airport and between 40min and 1h to get to John F Kennedy Airport from the city centre.

  • Can I fly non-stop from New York airports to Melbourne?

    There are no non-stop flights available from New York airports to Melbourne Airport (MEL). When you fly from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) with Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or Qatar Airways, you will usually have to make one stopover en route. On flights with other airlines or from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or Newark International Airport (EWR), you will usually have to make two stops.

  • Is transport available from Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers landing at Melbourne Airport. Passengers can take the Skybus Service from directly outside the Arrivals Hall. This service costs around A$ 15 and takes approximately 50min. There are also taxi ranks in operation outside each of the airport’s four terminals.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport was $570 for a one-way ticket and $1,119 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of New York you will be using one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be landing at Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from New York?

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

  • 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 $1,295 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 $1,508 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

  • All three of New York’s major airports have long and short-stay parking available. If you’re flying from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), you will find long-stay parking situated up to 3.2 km from the airport. All long-stay car parks are covered by a free shuttle bus or a Metro to the airport. However, this journey can take up to 30min so should be factored into your departure time. This is also the case when you fly from Newark International (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Currency exchange services are available for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL). There are foreign exchanges located in the Arrivals areas of both Terminals 1 and 2.
  • If you are flying from John F Kennedy Airport with Etihad Airways, you can enjoy the Etihad Lounge that is located in Terminal 4 at the end of the Departures Hall after Security.

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