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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,026. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$2,022 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,022, select.

Melbourne.$2,022 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,022, select.

Melbourne.$2,026 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,026, select.

Melbourne.$2,026 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,026, select.

Melbourne.$2,026 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,026, select.

Melbourne.$2,027 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,027, select.

Melbourne.$2,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,034, select.

Melbourne.$2,036 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,036, select.

Melbourne.$2,041 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,041, select.

Melbourne.$2,041 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,041, select.

Melbourne.$2,045 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,045, select.

Melbourne.$2,046 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,046, select.

Melbourne.$2,061 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,061, select.

Melbourne.$2,061 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,061, select.

Melbourne.$2,070 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,070, select.

Melbourne.$2,072 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 2 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,072, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne

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Alternative New York to Melbourne routes

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New York to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$2,018
Cheapest month to fly	February

Finding cheap flights from New York to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are return flights from New York to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Melbourne is $2,018. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Melbourne?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,018.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Melbourne?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Melbourne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne is usually February.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $2,018.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Melbourne on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Melbourne on Tuesday, 23 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Melbourne?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from New York to Melbourne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Melbourne with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is Qantas .

Flying from New York to Melbourne: what you need to know

Organising your flight from New York to Melbourne begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary point of entry to Melbourne.
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your New York to Melbourne flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne

Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap New York to Melbourne flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from New York to Melbourne.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from New York to Melbourne.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your New York to Melbourne flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from New York

New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

We make it a breeze to find a New York to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Melbourne, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy Airport reach their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.

New York Newark Airport (EWR)

Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your New York to Melbourne flight, check out these options when setting off from New York Newark Airport:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
EWR is around 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from New York to Melbourne? Kick back in a hotel near New York Newark Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
New York Newark Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

You can reserve a ticket from New York to Melbourne out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a popular connection point.
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Melbourne flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from LGA touch down at their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 48 kilometres from central Melbourne. After your flight from New York to Melbourne, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car rental make collecting a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 11 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from New York to Melbourne.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 55 minutes.
Be in control of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so reserve your ride from MEB a few weeks ahead of your flight from New York to Melbourne. A little prep work can make a big difference in cost.

Best time to go to Melbourne

December is the most popular month for flights from New York to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Melbourne in March.
Book a New York to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 11ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Melbourne in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC on average.

More about Melbourne

After booking your flight from New York to Melbourne, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne are top attractions which should feature on any good Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres northeast to Canberra to tick off its leading sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.