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10:05 pm - 5:15 pm
JFK
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MEL
29h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:45 pm - 10:30 pm
MEL
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JFK
37h 45m
1 stop
$1,179Qatar Airways
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20
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10:05 pm - 5:15 pm
JFK
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MEL
29h 10m
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Qatar Airways Logo
10:45 pm - 10:30 pm
MEL
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JFK
37h 45m
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$1,192Qatar Airways
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20
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11:20 am - 5:55 am
JFK
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MEL
27h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 9:00 am
MEL
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JFK
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,239Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 6:45 am
JFK
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MEL
24h 15m
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American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 8:04 pm
MEL
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JFK
24h 19m
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$1,256American Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 21
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 5:00 am
LGA
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MEL
24h 00m
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American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:29 pm
MEL
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LGA
22h 54m
1 stop
$1,256American Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
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5:00 pm - 8:15 am
EWR
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MEL
25h 15m
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9:30 am - 9:28 pm
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EWR
25h 58m
1 stop
$1,267United Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20
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2:32 pm - 8:15 am
LGA
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MEL
27h 43m
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10:55 am - 11:22 pm
MEL
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LGA
26h 27m
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$1,267United Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 8
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3:28 pm - 7:50 am
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MEL
26h 22m
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10:00 am - 7:30 pm
MEL
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23h 30m
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$1,289Delta
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Aug 5
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7:20 pm - 10:50 pm
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AVV
37h 30m
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$1,405Qantas Airways
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43h 50m
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$1,456Qantas Airways
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Delta flights from New York to Melbourne

Our best Delta deals on New York to Melbourne flight tickets
Delta
Jun 1
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
MEL7:50 amMelbourne
Jun 10
MEL10:00 amMelbourne
22h 25m
1 stop
JFK6:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,285
Delta
Jun 1
JFK3:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 20m
1 stop
MEL7:50 amMelbourne
Aug 5
MEL10:00 amMelbourne
25h 25m
2 stops
JFK9:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,289
Delta
May 10
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
45h 50m
1 stop
MEL7:50 amMelbourne
May 20
MEL10:00 amMelbourne
27h 47m
1 stop
JFK11:47 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,299

Qatar Airways flights from New York to Melbourne

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York to Melbourne flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 10
JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 10m
1 stop
MEL5:15 pmMelbourne
May 20
MEL10:45 pmMelbourne
37h 45m
1 stop
JFK10:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,179
Qatar Airways
May 10
JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 10m
1 stop
MEL5:15 pmMelbourne
May 20
MEL10:45 pmMelbourne
37h 45m
1 stop
JFK10:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,192
Qatar Airways
May 5
JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 10m
1 stop
MEL5:15 pmMelbourne
May 20
MEL10:45 pmMelbourne
37h 45m
1 stop
JFK10:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,220

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JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

10:05 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 5/20

10:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,179

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

10:05 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 5/20

10:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,192

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/15

11:20 am-5:55 am

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 10/26

4:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,239

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

4:30 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 5/21

9:45 am-8:04 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,256
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New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/8

3:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 6/15

1:35 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$1,256

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 5/10

5:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 5/20

9:30 am-9:28 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$1,267

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/16

2:32 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 43m

Melbourne

Tue 9/8

10:55 am-11:22 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$1,267

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 6/1

3:28 pm-7:50 am

2 stops26h 22m

Melbourne

Wed 8/5

10:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,289

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 5/16

4:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,405

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 8/5

10:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$1,456

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, August 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 $148. The month of September is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $157.

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 $1,451 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 $1,249 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Melbourne takes 22h 45m
There are no direct flights from New York to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Melbourne.

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Melbourne

  • 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 22h 45m.

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

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  • 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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DeltaPriceFrom $768Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,469 reviews
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7.4
9,678 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,028 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,136Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,679 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,199Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,306 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,314Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,726 reviews
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