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$551 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,075
Typical prices: $2,144-$1,964
American Airlines
Thu 7/2Thu 7/9
EWR - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$551
Typical prices: $628-$896
Qantas Airways
Thu 9/17
JFK - MEL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,075 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $177 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 02m (one-way)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Melbourne

Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 6:45 am
EWR
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MEL
26h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 8:30 pm
MEL
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EWR
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,075American Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25
Air Canada Logo
9:59 am - 11:05 am
EWR
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MEL
35h 06m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
MEL
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EWR
27h 15m
3 stops
$1,079Air Canada
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 8:15 am
EWR
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MEL
25h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:04 pm
MEL
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EWR
22h 09m
1 stop
$1,080United Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
8:01 am - 5:00 am
EWR
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MEL
30h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:59 pm
MEL
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EWR
23h 24m
1 stop
$1,081American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 8:15 am
EWR
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MEL
25h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:04 pm
MEL
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EWR
22h 09m
1 stop
$1,083United Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Air New Zealand Logo
5:30 pm - 7:30 am
EWR
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MEL
24h 00m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
9:30 am - 7:27 pm
MEL
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EWR
23h 57m
1 stop
$1,091Air New Zealand
Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Dec 4
Qantas Airways Logo
9:25 pm - 9:30 am
JFK
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MEL
44h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 6:00 am
MEL
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JFK
29h 30m
2 stops
$1,189Qantas Airways
Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jul 31
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 11:40 am
JFK
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MEL
26h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 6:52 pm
MEL
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JFK
23h 07m
1 stop
$1,191Qantas Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
Air New Zealand Logo
10:20 am - 8:15 am
LGA
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MEL
31h 55m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
9:30 am - 7:54 pm
MEL
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LGA
24h 24m
2 stops
$1,281Air New Zealand
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:00 am
LGA
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MEL
29h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:15 pm
MEL
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LGA
24h 15m
2 stops
$1,283Multiple 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 July.

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 August, where tickets cost $148 (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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$551
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy 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 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport was $551 for a one-way ticket and $1,075 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, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Melbourne are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $966 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,290 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8428 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

10.0 Excellentangela, May 2026
LGA - PBI
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I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Excellent service, I love the soft blush pink mood lighting on the 767-400ER during meal service. The overhead gasper vents on the 767-400ER were also very strong with a lot of airflow to keep me comfortable on my flight.

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

The flight attendant on my side of business class seemed like a novice and did not provide good service. Otherwise the flight was good and the entertainment system was very good. No free WiFi.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Not really sure I enjoyed the flight at all. The flight attendants seemed a little tired and rude at times. The snacks were lacking in taste and sustenance. The flight was incredibly turbulent for three plus hours and the pilot had to do a second pass to land at our final destination because he was coming in so fast. He must have taken a short cut and because of it we had to suffer the violent turbulence and the dropping down. It had to be one of if not the worse flights I have ever been on and have traveled vastly all over the world.

It was a problem because there was a delay where we sat before taking off from newark,then when landed in Toronto we sat on tarmac and they wouldn't let us out for a long period of time. When we finally were released to the airport in Toronto the attendant scanned our boarding pass that we were here for our connection to Brazil. We ran all the way to the gate and they said at the gate the door is shut so we can not let you on the plane. We explained that we were checked in by the attendant when we arrived at Toronto airport to go to Brazil and they should not have shut the door. We were ignored at the gate

Great setup on both flights except the last flight we got condensed dripping all over me in the last 20 mins of the flight

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

My flight from New York to Canada and Canada to Brisbane was canceled, so I had to take united airlines instead flight from New York to Dubai then layover in Dubai 8 hours then from Dubai to Brisbane it was extremely difficult for me , it was a nightmare flying with Canadian airlines unfortunately.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

Strike pissed me n stranded in middle of no where

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

The seats are soooooooo small in economy. I was offered no tea or coffee in the am. When I asked was told that it was too late. The plane was 2 hours late leaving.

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