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$551 Find cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheap flight deals 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.
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10:20 am - 3:35 pmJFK-MEL
39h 15m2 stops
11:55 pm - 4:20 pmMEL-JFK
30h 25m1 stop
$1,251
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Tue, Jun 18 - Sat, Aug 10
1:55 pm - 11:55 amLGA-MEL
32h 00m3 stops
1:45 pm - 8:12 amMEL-LGA
32h 27m3 stops
$1,328
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 17
6:00 pm - 11:35 amEWR-MEL
27h 35m2 stops
6:00 am - 4:54 pmMEL-EWR
24h 54m2 stops
$1,565Air Canada
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Fri, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 21
6:00 pm - 11:35 amEWR-MEL
27h 35m2 stops
6:00 am - 4:54 pmMEL-EWR
24h 54m2 stops
$1,604Air Canada
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Fri, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 22
7:20 pm - 8:20 amJFK-MEL
23h 00m1 stop
11:55 am - 6:09 amMEL-JFK
32h 14m1 stop
$1,856Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 24
7:20 pm - 8:20 amJFK-MEL
23h 00m1 stop
11:55 am - 6:09 amMEL-JFK
32h 14m1 stop
$1,857Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 31
6:00 pm - 8:15 amEWR-MEL
24h 15m1 stop
10:55 am - 7:53 pmMEL-EWR
22h 58m1 stop
$2,055United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 27
4:40 pm - 8:15 amEWR-MEL
25h 35m1 stop
10:55 am - 7:53 pmMEL-EWR
22h 58m1 stop
$2,105United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 22
5:30 pm - 7:30 amEWR-MEL
24h 00m1 stop
12:10 pm - 10:59 pmMEL-EWR
24h 49m2 stops
$2,278Air New Zealand
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11
11:25 am - 10:50 amEWR-MEL
33h 25m2 stops
12:10 pm - 12:38 amMEL-EWR
26h 28m2 stops
$2,294Air New Zealand
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 17

Flights from New York to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all flights from New York to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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 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 March, where tickets cost $1,173 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,314 and $2,211 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
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 11 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from New York were found on Iberia ($745) and Cathay Pacific ($1,070), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Air Canada ($1,565) and Qatar Airways ($1,571).

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Low season

September

High season

December

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$551
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport was $551 for a one-way ticket and $1,251 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)?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with oneworld 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 Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,818 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,933 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Melbourne

  • 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.

Top 5 airlines serving from New York 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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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
8.8Crew
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Apr 2024ZQN - SYD
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

They made me check my carry on even though there was room We un boarded in a strange way but overall it was good

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

They close their counter so early. I had internet issues so I couldn’t check In online . I would have made the flight but their counter was closed 5 minutes before we arrived. No way of contacting them even though I had the confirmation number and tried to check in the night before on someone else’s phone. I tried calling their customer service with no pick up. Horrible experience, I’m very unhappy with them. I hope to never fly with them ever again. It costed me almost $900.

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

I did not like anything. Flight experience was bad overall.

The stewardess was very helpful all the way. My seat had an issue with headphones and after the replaced and gave me a new pair and noticed it was the seat I got a new chair to sit and a great ride back home

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

The flight was canceled. Got rebooked to Chicago and when we arrived our luggage where to there. They were going to our original destination the day after. They would not deliver them to our house. We had to go pick them up.

EWR terminal C United Club is great. Flight and everything else mediocre

737 Max was leaking water into the cabin through the windows. Overhead bins opened on landing. Bad bad plane.

Very bad , airplain had problem with engines , had to evacuate, had a delay on my trip for almost 4 hours , lost my rental car in london..

Other than the two hour delay, it was fine. Of course they were very professional and kept us informed throughout the whole delay..

Easy boarding in group 2. Landed 1/2 hr early. Delicious cookie snack.

Good. The wife was not working but then it got resolved.

Missed this flight due to delays from my previous flight

The flight was very uncomfortable and there was no snacks served for the 13 hours international flight. In addition, the flight was delayed 3 hours

It was great, love the experience and will definitely recommend 👌. Communication was great

The flight got canceled multiple times and we had to drive their to reach midnight for our next morning interview. Poor and unriable experience. Now have to ask for a refund since we didn't need their rescheduled flight three days later.

In flight wifi that I paid for was very slow and at times didn't work at all.

No food, not even snacks on the 6hr flight from Newark to Vancouver! The movie collection made up for it though and they did come around with drinks twice. Just good to know so you can eat ahead/bring snacks onto the flight. It was a bumpy ride induced by wind and rain but otherwise got to the destination safely and promptly.

Announcements were to loud, too insistent and too often. The same messages can be made in a nice relaxed, yet efficient manner. There is no need to "talk down" as if on a mild power trip. It's immature and unnecessary. This is a constant irritant especially with Air Canada. Learn from your European competitors to have a bit of class.

My flight was cancelled. The flight they booked me on was delayed over 2 hours with mechanical problems so I missed my connection and they ran out of hotel rooms, so I had to book and pay for it on my own. I also had to pay for food out of pocket. It was a terrible experience.

Date was for a day earlier than I realized and no email or text up on check in. At least I could have made an effort to re-arrange my schedule to use the flight. 100% write off + cost of new ticket.

The agents lied and said flight was completely full, (wasn’t even have full) then proceeded to take everyone’s roller bags even though there was plenty room to accommodate them on the flight.

The Air Canada agents in Newark are the best in the system!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/24Mon
2 stops
54h 06mEWR-MEL
$551
6/26Wed
3 stops
57h 06mEWR-MEL
$626
7/27Sat
3 stopsAir Canada
29h 20mJFK-MEL
$1,288
7/26Fri
3 stopsAir Canada
29h 35mLGA-MEL
$1,288
6/26Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 00mJFK-MEL
$1,338
6/24Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 00mJFK-MEL
$1,352
7/26Fri
3 stopsUnited Airlines
29h 15mEWR-MEL
$1,438
7/26Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
29h 47mLGA-MEL
$1,438
6/27Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
22h 55mJFK-MEL
$1,476
6/2Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
38h 41mEWR-MEL
$1,532

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Last minute flights from New York to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stop
56h 30mJFK-MEL
5/26Sun
multi-stop
29h 40mMEL-JFK
$1,460
5/8Wed
multi-stop
33h 21mLGA-MEL
5/17Fri
multi-stop
34h 34mMEL-LGA
$1,508
5/10Fri
multi-stop
56h 35mJFK-MEL
5/19Sun
multi-stop
29h 40mMEL-JFK
$1,530
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
27h 13mEWR-MEL
5/16Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
24h 42mMEL-EWR
$2,823
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
32h 12mLGA-MEL
5/16Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
24h 50mMEL-LGA
$2,823
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 35mEWR-MEL
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 55mMEL-EWR
$3,005
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 55mEWR-MEL
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 05mMEL-EWR
$3,055
5/8Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
23h 25mLGA-MEL
5/31Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
24h 46mMEL-LGA
$3,112
5/8Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
23h 25mLGA-MEL
5/29Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
22h 59mMEL-LGA
$3,300
5/10Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
31h 50mEWR-MEL
6/11Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 55mMEL-EWR
$4,598

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