Cheap flights from Melbourne to New York from $797

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United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 23:24
MEL
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LGA
26h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:10 - 07:30
LGA
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MEL
32h 20m
2 stops
$1,450United Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Fri, 22 May
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 20:47
MEL
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EWR
25h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 08:15
EWR
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MEL
24h 15m
1 stop
$1,450United Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Tue, 19 May
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 19:22
MEL
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LGA
23h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:25 - 08:15
LGA
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MEL
26h 50m
2 stops
$1,451United Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 25 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:43
MEL
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EWR
24h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:00 - 08:15
EWR
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MEL
25h 15m
1 stop
$1,451United Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 20 Aug
Delta Logo
10:00 - 20:22
MEL
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LGA
24h 22m
2 stops
Delta Logo
20:05 - 07:50
LGA
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MEL
45h 45m
2 stops
$1,461Delta
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 24 May
Delta Logo
10:00 - 18:45
MEL
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JFK
22h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
09:00 - 07:50
JFK
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MEL
32h 50m
1 stop
$1,461Delta
Fri, 22 May - Fri, 29 May
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 - 08:37
MEL
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EWR
35h 42m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 07:30
EWR
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
$1,471Lufthansa
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Air China Logo
19:40 - 23:05
MEL
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JFK
41h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
02:05 - 14:55
JFK
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MEL
46h 50m
1 stop
$1,610Air China
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 28 May
Air China Logo
19:40 - 23:05
MEL
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JFK
41h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
02:05 - 14:55
JFK
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MEL
46h 50m
1 stop
$1,613Air China
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 28 May
Air Canada Logo
20:45 - 22:48
MEL
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JFK
40h 03m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:40 - 11:05
JFK
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MEL
34h 25m
3 stops
$1,617Air Canada
Thu, 4 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
16 May
MEL09:45Melbourne
28h 14m
1 stop
JFK23:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
31 May
JFK08:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,672
Qantas Airways
14 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
22h 50m
1 stop
JFK18:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
15 Sept
JFK21:44New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 01m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,725
Qantas Airways
1 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
22h 56m
1 stop
JFK18:41New York John F Kennedy Intl
8 Aug
JFK14:53New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 07m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$1,736

Air China flights from Melbourne to New York

Our best Air China deals on Melbourne to New York flight tickets
Air China
1 May
MEL19:40Melbourne
41h 25m
1 stop
JFK23:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
28 May
JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
46h 50m
1 stop
MEL14:55Melbourne
$1,610
Air China
24 July
MEL19:40Melbourne
41h 25m
1 stop
JFK23:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
13 Aug
JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
46h 50m
1 stop
MEL14:55Melbourne
$1,631
Air China
8 Aug
MEL19:40Melbourne
41h 25m
1 stop
JFK23:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
20 Aug
JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
46h 50m
1 stop
MEL14:55Melbourne
$1,644

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MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:55-23:24

2 stops26h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 22/5

09:10-07:30

2 stops32h 20m

$1,450
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

09:30-20:47

1 stop25h 17m

Newark

Tue 19/5

18:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

$1,450

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

09:30-19:22

2 stops23h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/8

15:25-08:15

2 stops26h 50m

$1,451

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:55-21:43

2 stops24h 48m

Newark

Thu 20/8

17:00-08:15

1 stop25h 15m

$1,451

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:00-20:22

2 stops24h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 24/5

20:05-07:50

2 stops45h 45m

$1,461

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/5

09:00-07:50

1 stop32h 50m

$1,461

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:55-08:37

1 stop35h 42m

Newark

Mon 18/5

18:30-07:30

1 stop23h 00m

$1,471

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

19:40-23:05

1 stop41h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

02:05-14:55

1 stop46h 50m

$1,610

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

19:40-23:05

1 stop41h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

02:05-14:55

1 stop46h 50m

$1,613

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

20:45-22:48

3 stops40h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 13/6

10:40-11:05

3 stops34h 25m

$1,617

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,276. The month of February is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,294.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $1,756 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Melbourne for as low as $1,503 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to New York flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to New York

Fastest flight time

22h 54m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to New York takes 22h 54m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to New York. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to New York.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to New York

  • How far is Melbourne to New York by plane?

    New York is 16662.4 km away from Melbourne. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 22h 54m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to New York are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to New York.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to New York

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Rating
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $882Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,019 reviews
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $891Free cancellationRating
8.1
240 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $896Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,595 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $900Free cancellationRating
8.0
627 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,146Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,604 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $1,169Free cancellationRating
7.3
146 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,171Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,934 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,213Free cancellationRating
7.9
8,415 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $1,542Free cancellationRating
8.3
817 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,543Free cancellationRating
7.6
453 reviews
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