Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Melbourne and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,266
American, Qantas 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne is currently $1,266
Cheapest one-way flight $740
American, Qantas 1 stop 31 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Melbourne is currently $740
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,392
American, Qantas 2 stops 29 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Melbourne is currently $1,392
Cheapest business class flights $7,029
Air Canada, Philippine Airlines 2 stops 48 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Tue, Jul 28
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne is currently $7,029
Fastest flight 22 hr 45 min The fastest flight with stops from New York to Melbourne takes 22 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $1,000–1,500
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,500–2,150

Popular airlines from New York to Melbourne

  • United
    from $1,277
    Typical price: $1,250–2,350
    230 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - MEL Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,285
    Typical price: $1,200–3,000
    84 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Qantas
    from $1,519
    Typical price: $1,350–2,800
    58 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Singapore Airlines
    Typical price: $3,000–15,500
    39 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MEL Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,793
    Typical price: $1,800–3,500
    35 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MEL Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $1,617
    Typical price: $1,650–3,250
    21 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - MEL Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,000 to $1,500.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with American, Qantas from $1,266. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Qantas from $740.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,277, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,285, flying from May 8 to May 22.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,519, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,793, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,617, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne starts at $1,266 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $740 and departs on Wed, May 6.
22 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 230 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Melbourne are:
  • Delta offers 84 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Qantas offers 58 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Singapore Airlines offers 39 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Emirates offers 35 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 21 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with American, Qantas from $1,266. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Qantas from $740.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,277, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,285, flying from May 8 to May 22.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,519, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,793, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,617, flying from May 4 to May 18.
No airline flies direct from New York to Melbourne.
  • There are 230 United connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 84 Delta connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 58 Qantas connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 39 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 Emirates connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Melbourne at price $1,392 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from New York to Melbourne.
  • There are 230 United connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 84 Delta connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 58 Qantas connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 39 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 Emirates connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from New York to Melbourne.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Melbourne start at $7,029 from Sun, Jul 12 to Tue, Jul 28 with Air Canada, Philippine Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Melbourne start at $1,266 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.
To book business class trips from New York to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Melbourne starts at $1,392 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with American, Qantas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Melbourne at price $1,392 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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