Find Cheap Flights from New York to Melbourne (NYC - MEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,204	Qantas 1 stop 24 hr Mon, Nov 3 — Tue, Nov 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne is currently $1,204
Cheapest one-way flight	$701	ANA, Qantas 2 stops 33 hr Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Melbourne is currently $701
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,992	American, Qantas 2 stops 27 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Melbourne is currently $1,992
Cheapest business class flights	$6,093	Air Canada, Philippine Airlines 3 stops 52 hr Thu, Nov 6 — Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne is currently $6,093

Fastest flight	22 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from New York to Melbourne takes 22 hr 30 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 February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,100–1,400
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,550–3,550

Popular airlines from New York to Melbourne

United

from $1,389

Typical price: $1,650–2,550

273 weekly connecting flights

EWR, LGA - MEL Every day
Qantas

from $1,204

Typical price: $1,750–2,900

59 weekly connecting flights

JFK - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $3,100–11,500

37 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - MEL Every day
Emirates

from $1,871

Typical price: $2,450–4,300

35 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - MEL Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,764

Typical price: $1,700–3,000

21 weekly connecting flights

JFK - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,429

Typical price: $1,600–3,150

21 weekly connecting flights

JFK - MEL Every day

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 41 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 26 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 27 min 8 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 1 hr 51 min 87 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 49 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Melbourne

When are the cheapest days to fly from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $1,100 to $1,400.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Qantas from $1,204. The cheapest one-way flight was with ANA, Qantas from $701.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,389, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 18.
The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,204, flying from Nov 3 to Nov 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,871, flying from Nov 16 to Dec 1.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,764, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 17.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,429, flying from Nov 20 to Dec 3.

What are the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne starts at $1,204 from Mon, Nov 3 to Tue, Nov 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $701 and departs on Wed, Dec 3.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Melbourne?

22 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Melbourne.

When should you fly to Melbourne, Australia?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from New York to Melbourne?

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 is the best airline to fly from New York to Melbourne?

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 273 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:

Qantas offers 59 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Singapore Airlines offers 37 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) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Qantas from $1,204. The cheapest one-way flight was with ANA, Qantas from $701.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,389, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 18.
The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,204, flying from Nov 3 to Nov 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,871, flying from Nov 16 to Dec 1.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,764, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 17.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Melbourne is $1,429, flying from Nov 20 to Dec 3.

Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Melbourne?

No airline flies direct from New York to Melbourne.

There are 273 United connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Qantas connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 37 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 Qatar Airways 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Melbourne at price $1,992 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Melbourne?

No airline flies direct from New York to Melbourne.

There are 273 United connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Qantas connecting flights from New York to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 37 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 Qatar Airways 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.

When are direct flights from New York to Melbourne available?

There are no direct flights from New York to Melbourne.

How can I find nonstop 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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Melbourne start at $6,093 from Thu, Nov 6 to Wed, Nov 19 with Air Canada, Philippine Airlines.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Melbourne start at $1,204 from Mon, Nov 3 to Tue, Nov 18.

How can I book business class trips from New York to Melbourne?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from New York to Melbourne next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Melbourne starts at $1,992 from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19 with American, Qantas.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Melbourne at price $1,992 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from New York to Melbourne?

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.