What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to New York?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to New York

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to New York?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to New York are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to New York?

As of December 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to New York.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to New York?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to New York.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$553 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New York in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and New York?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,206 to $1,927. The lowest price recently found on this route was $871.

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11:30 am - 5:45 am

MEL

EWR

34h 15m1 stop

7:00 am - 10:00 am

EWR

MEL

35h 00m1 stop

$871United Airlines

Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26

11:30 am - 7:54 pm

MEL

LGA

24h 24m2 stops

12:26 pm - 9:30 am

LGA

MEL

29h 04m2 stops

$873United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12

10:10 am - 6:44 pm

MEL

LGA

24h 34m2 stops

1:00 pm - 8:00 am

LGA

MEL

27h 00m2 stops

$880Delta

Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 20

10:10 am - 5:29 pm

MEL

EWR

23h 19m2 stops

1:00 pm - 8:00 am

EWR

MEL

27h 00m2 stops

$880Delta

Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 20

11:30 am - 7:23 pm

MEL

LGA

23h 53m2 stops

6:29 pm - 10:00 am

LGA

MEL

47h 31m2 stops

$919Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26

11:30 am - 7:17 pm

MEL

EWR

23h 47m2 stops

3:10 pm - 10:00 am

EWR

MEL

26h 50m2 stops

$919Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26

9:20 am - 2:25 pm

MEL

JFK

21h 05m1 stop

5:15 pm - 8:20 am

JFK

MEL

23h 05m1 stop

$1,048Qantas Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

4:05 pm - 9:53 pm

MEL

LGA

21h 48m1 stop

10:30 am - 5:00 am

LGA

MEL

26h 30m2 stops

$1,074American Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

12:00 pm - 8:03 pm

MEL

JFK

24h 03m1 stop

11:50 am - 9:30 am

JFK

MEL

29h 40m1 stop

$1,074American Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 19

6:45 am - 3:25 pm

MEL

JFK

23h 40m1 stop

7:59 pm - 6:45 am

JFK

MEL

44h 46m1 stop

$1,083Qantas Airways

Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 15

Delta flights from Melbourne to New York

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne to New York flight tickets

Delta

Jan 18

MEL10:10 amMelbourne

21h 57m

1 stop

JFK4:07 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Feb 16

JFK1:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

MEL8:00 amMelbourne

$880

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Delta

May 17

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

24h 18m

2 stops

JFK8:18 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

May 24

JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

45h 50m

2 stops

MEL7:50 amMelbourne

$883

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Delta

Dec 28

MEL10:10 amMelbourne

25h 19m

1 stop

JFK7:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 2

JFK11:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

MEL8:00 amMelbourne

$1,105

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to New York

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American Airlines

Jan 17

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

22h 48m

1 stop

JFK6:48 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Feb 16

JFK9:29 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 01m

1 stop

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

$1,074

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American Airlines

Feb 5

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

22h 48m

1 stop

JFK6:48 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Feb 19

JFK3:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 00m

1 stop

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

$1,078

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American Airlines

Jan 22

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

22h 48m

1 stop

JFK6:48 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Feb 2

JFK7:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

$1,082

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

11:30 am-5:45 am

1 stop34h 15m

Newark

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop35h 00m

$871

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

11:30 am-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/12

12:26 pm-9:30 am

2 stops29h 04m

$873

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

10:10 am-6:44 pm

2 stops24h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/20

1:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops27h 00m

$880

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

10:10 am-5:29 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Newark

Fri 2/20

1:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops27h 00m

$880

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

11:30 am-7:23 pm

2 stops23h 53m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

6:29 pm-10:00 am

2 stops47h 31m

$919

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

11:30 am-7:17 pm

2 stops23h 47m

Newark

Mon 1/26

3:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 50m

$919

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

9:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,048

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

4:05 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop21h 48m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

10:30 am-5:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,074

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 2/10

12:00 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop24h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

11:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop29h 40m

$1,074

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

6:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

7:59 pm-6:45 am

1 stop44h 46m

$1,083

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to New York

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and New York?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The cheapest month to fly to New York from Melbourne is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,136, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,162.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne to New York is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,398. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,598.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New York is in the evening. Flights from Melbourne to New York during this time can be as low as $1,372. Flights to New York are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,501. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $1,355 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Melbourne for as low as $1,148 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 59m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to New York takes 21h 59m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to New York. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to New York.

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How far is Melbourne to New York by plane?
The straight-line distance from Melbourne to New York is 10353.5 mi. Flights usually cover this in 21h 59m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to New York?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to New York are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to New York?
As of December 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to New York.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to New York?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to New York

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,104 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $988	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 949 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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