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

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Melbourne

What airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from New York according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Average flight duration from New York to Melbourne depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to Melbourne Airport is 24h 11m on average, while flying from New York to Melbourne Airport is 25h 23m on average. Melbourne Airport is the most popular airport in Melbourne.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Melbourne were last updated today.

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

There are 7 operators available for flights from New York to Melbourne as of October 2026.

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

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 New York to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:20 pm - 8:40 pmEWR Newark-AVV Melbourne Avalon

34h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

9:15 pm - 3:48 pmAVV Melbourne Avalon-EWR Newark

34h 33m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,061Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 13

6:15 pm - 2:05 pmEWR Newark-AVV Melbourne Avalon

27h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:15 pm - 4:49 pmAVV Melbourne Avalon-EWR Newark

35h 34m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,067Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 7

7:30 pm - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

68h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

10:10 am - 10:19 amMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,223Delta

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 15

9:00 pm - 5:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 pm - 3:00 pmMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,227Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 11 - Tue, Mar 2

9:00 pm - 5:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:10 pm - 3:00 pmMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,230Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

4:29 pm - 9:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

10:45 pm - 6:30 amMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,234American Airlines

Mon, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 13

10:00 am - 6:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

6:30 pm - 4:20 pmMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,238Qantas Airways

Sun, Apr 18 - Sun, May 2

2:00 pm - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 4:46 pmMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 36m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,238Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

11:13 am - 5:00 amLGA New York LaGuardia-MEL Melbourne

25h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:30 pm - 9:01 amMEL Melbourne-LGA New York LaGuardia

25h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,238American Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Mar 28

5:59 pm - 9:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

1:55 pm - 2:35 pmMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,239Qantas Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7

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6:15 pm - 2:15 pmEWR Newark-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

8:10 am - 4:49 pmMEL Melbourne-EWR Newark

24h 39m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,130Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

6:15 pm - 2:15 pmEWR Newark-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

8:00 am - 7:41 pmMEL Melbourne-EWR Newark

27h 41m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,200Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

11:50 am - 8:00 amEWR Newark-MEL Melbourne

28h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

10:10 am - 9:01 pmMEL Melbourne-EWR Newark

26h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,207Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:00 am - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 00m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

10:10 am - 8:59 pmMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,225Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

12:20 pm - 10:30 amLGA New York LaGuardia-MEL Melbourne

30h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

12:45 pm - 9:59 pmMEL Melbourne-LGA New York LaGuardia

25h 14m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,229United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

9:00 am - 10:30 amEWR Newark-MEL Melbourne

33h 30m1 stop San Francisco

12:45 pm - 8:34 pmMEL Melbourne-EWR Newark

23h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$1,229United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

12:37 pm - 5:00 amEWR Newark-MEL Melbourne

24h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 6:59 pmMEL Melbourne-EWR Newark

36h 14m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,242Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

12:00 pm - 5:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 7:59 amMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 14m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,250Qantas Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 16

10:55 am - 5:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 9:06 amMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,275American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 16

12:00 pm - 5:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 9:06 amMEL Melbourne-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,275American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 16

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Qantas Airways flights from New York to Melbourne

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Nov 8

EWR12:37 pmNewark

24h 23m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Nov 16

MEL10:45 pmMelbourne

34h 44m

1 stop

EWR5:29 pmNewark

$1,214

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Nov 8

EWR12:37 pmNewark

24h 23m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Nov 24

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

EWR7:20 pmNewark

$1,218

Qantas Airways

Nov 8

EWR12:37 pmNewark

24h 23m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Nov 24

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

EWR7:20 pmNewark

$1,220

JetBlue flights from New York to Melbourne

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Jan 29

JFK10:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

MEL5:45 amMelbourne

Apr 5

MEL4:10 pmMelbourne

30h 40m

1 stop

JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,294

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Jan 29

JFK10:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

MEL5:45 amMelbourne

Feb 9

MEL5:10 pmMelbourne

37h 50m

1 stop

JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,295

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Mon 3/8

6:20 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops34h 20m

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Sat 3/13

9:15 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops34h 33m

$1,061

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6:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 50m

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Sun 2/7

9:15 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$1,067

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MEL Melbourne

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/5

7:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops68h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 2/15

10:10 am-10:19 am

2 stops40h 09m

$1,223

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MEL Melbourne

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/11

9:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

4:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$1,227

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MEL Melbourne

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/1

9:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 2/15

5:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$1,230

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MEL Melbourne

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

4:29 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 01m

Melbourne

Sat 3/13

10:45 pm-6:30 am

1 stop23h 45m

$1,234

New YorkMelbourne

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MEL Melbourne

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/18

10:00 am-6:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 5/2

6:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$1,238

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MEL Melbourne

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/9

2:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 11/16

10:10 am-4:46 pm

1 stop22h 36m

$1,238

New YorkMelbourne

LGA New York LaGuardia - MEL Melbourne

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/31

11:13 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 47m

Melbourne

Sun 3/28

10:30 pm-9:01 am

2 stops25h 31m

$1,238

New YorkMelbourne

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MEL Melbourne

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/1

5:59 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 31m

Melbourne

Sun 2/7

1:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop40h 40m

$1,239

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,290 to $1,519.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,061.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,205. The month of June is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $1,225.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,417 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from New York for as low as $1,203 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$561
Fastest flight time	24h 11m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from New York in the past 72 hours is $561. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,061.

The fastest flight from New York to Melbourne takes 24h 11m

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

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How far is New York to Melbourne by plane?
The distance between New York and Melbourne is about 10353.5 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 24h 11m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from New York to Melbourne were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Melbourne?
There are 7 operators available for flights from New York to Melbourne as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Melbourne?
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 New York to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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JetBlue	PriceFrom $215	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,076 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $929	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,207 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,010	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,454 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,093	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 679 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,108	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,121 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,164	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,691 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,195	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,715 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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