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
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10:00 - 23:00
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MEL
46h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 05:45
MEL
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JFK
29h 10m
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$1,550Cathay Pacific
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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09:00 - 07:10
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MEL
30h 10m
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15:35 - 13:00
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36h 25m
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$1,557Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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09:00 - 07:10
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MEL
30h 10m
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15:35 - 13:00
MEL
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36h 25m
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$1,561Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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10:00 - 07:10
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MEL
30h 10m
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Cathay Pacific Logo
06:15 - 05:45
MEL
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JFK
38h 30m
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$1,571Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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07:25 - 07:00
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MEL
32h 35m
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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
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19:20 - 08:20
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MEL
23h 00m
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06:35 - 16:20
MEL
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JFK
23h 45m
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$1,590Qantas Airways
Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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09:00 - 07:10
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MEL
30h 10m
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00:45 - 13:00
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27h 15m
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$1,593Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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09:40 - 08:00
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30h 20m
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10:10 - 18:42
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24h 32m
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$1,604Delta
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

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

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
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 Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 - 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

$1,561

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

10:00-07:10

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

06:15-05:45

2 stops38h 30m

$1,571

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

Mon 2/3

09:00-07:10

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

00:45-13:00

1 stop27h 15m

$1,593

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $1,799 on momondo.

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As of February 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

23h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 23h 10m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. There are no popular flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.
  • 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 16683.9 km. Typically, this will take 23h 10m 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 Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport 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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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,773Free cancellationRating
7.5
985 reviews
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