Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne from $597

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Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 23:00
JFK
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 05:45
MEL
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JFK
29h 10m
1 stop
$1,519Cathay Pacific
Tue, 10 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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09:00 - 07:10
JFK
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MEL
30h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 13:00
MEL
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JFK
36h 25m
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$1,547Cathay Pacific
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 - 23:00
JFK
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MEL
46h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 05:45
MEL
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JFK
29h 10m
1 stop
$1,550Cathay Pacific
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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09:00 - 07:10
JFK
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MEL
30h 10m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 13:00
MEL
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JFK
36h 25m
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$1,557Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 16:05
JFK
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AVV
39h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 22:48
AVV
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JFK
39h 53m
3 stops
$1,573Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Delta Logo
07:25 - 07:00
JFK
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MEL
32h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 19:55
MEL
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JFK
23h 55m
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$1,589Delta
Mon, 23 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 08:20
JFK
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:35 - 16:20
MEL
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JFK
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,590Qantas Airways
Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Delta Logo
09:40 - 08:00
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MEL
30h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 - 18:42
MEL
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JFK
24h 32m
1 stop
$1,604Delta
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:50 - 14:10
JFK
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AVV
32h 20m
3 stops
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20:55 - 22:48
AVV
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JFK
39h 53m
3 stops
$1,635Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 20 May
Qantas Airways Logo
18:15 - 07:35
JFK
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AVV
46h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:25
AVV
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JFK
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,731Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific
10 Mar
JFK01:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 05m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
18 Mar
MEL15:35Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,519
Cathay Pacific
3 Mar
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 10m
1 stop
MEL07:10Melbourne
16 Mar
MEL00:45Melbourne
44h 00m
1 stop
JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,547
Cathay Pacific
3 Mar
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 10m
1 stop
MEL07:10Melbourne
24 Mar
MEL15:35Melbourne
36h 25m
1 stop
JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,548

Qantas Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
22 Apr
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
MEL08:20Melbourne
3 May
MEL06:35Melbourne
23h 45m
1 stop
JFK16:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,590
Qantas Airways
4 Mar
JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
MEL08:20Melbourne
14 Mar
MEL23:55Melbourne
30h 30m
1 stop
JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,617
Qantas Airways
8 Apr
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 20m
2 stops
MEL12:40Melbourne
18 May
MEL06:35Melbourne
23h 45m
1 stop
JFK16:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,626

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JFK - MEL

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

01:55-23:00

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

15:35-05:45

1 stop29h 10m

$1,519

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

09:00-07:10

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

15:35-13:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,547

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

10:00-23:00

1 stop46h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

15:35-05:45

1 stop29h 10m

$1,550

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

09:00-07:10

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

15:35-13:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,557

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/4

10:40-16:05

3 stops39h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 4/5

20:55-22:48

3 stops39h 53m

$1,573

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

07:25-07:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

10:00-19:55

1 stop23h 55m

$1,589

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

19:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

06:35-16:20

1 stop23h 45m

$1,590

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

09:40-08:00

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

10:10-18:42

1 stop24h 32m

$1,604

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

15:50-14:10

3 stops32h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 20/5

20:55-22:48

3 stops39h 53m

$1,635

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - AVV

JFKAVV

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

18:15-07:35

2 stops46h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/3

06:00-15:25

2 stops24h 25m

$1,731

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,757. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,941.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $2,166 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $1,799 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

27h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne takes 27h 25m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne.
  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne by plane?

    The straight-line distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne is 16678.2 km. Typically, this will take 27h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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