What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to New York?

American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to New York

Which airlines fly to New York?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Melbourne according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to New York?

As of January 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to New York.

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.

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11:30 - 19:25

MEL

EWR

23h 55m

2 stops

15:30 - 09:30

EWR

MEL

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,319United Airlines

Mon, 16 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

12:00 - 21:29

MEL

LGA

24h 29m

2 stops

13:15 - 08:30

LGA

MEL

28h 15m

2 stops

$1,322United Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

11:30 - 20:57

MEL

EWR

25h 27m

2 stops

18:05 - 09:30

EWR

MEL

23h 25m

1 stop

$1,322United Airlines

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

11:30 - 20:00

MEL

EWR

24h 30m

1 stop

18:10 - 09:30

EWR

MEL

23h 20m

1 stop

$1,343Air New Zealand

Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb

11:30 - 20:00

MEL

EWR

24h 30m

1 stop

18:10 - 09:30

EWR

MEL

23h 20m

1 stop

$1,346Air New Zealand

Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar

08:00 - 22:33

MEL

LGA

30h 33m

3 stops

13:05 - 12:35

LGA

MEL

32h 30m

3 stops

$1,605Air Canada

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

08:00 - 22:39

MEL

JFK

30h 39m

3 stops

09:45 - 13:05

JFK

MEL

36h 20m

3 stops

$1,605Air Canada

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

06:45 - 15:25

MEL

JFK

23h 40m

1 stop

18:15 - 08:20

JFK

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

$1,615Qantas Airways

Mon, 9 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

09:45 - 14:59

MEL

JFK

44h 14m

2 stops

07:49 - 06:45

JFK

MEL

32h 56m

2 stops

$1,626American Airlines

Sun, 29 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr

12:00 - 21:08

MEL

JFK

25h 08m

1 stop

16:29 - 09:30

JFK

MEL

25h 01m

1 stop

$1,629American Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to New York flight tickets

Qantas Airways

9 Mar

MEL06:45Melbourne

23h 40m

1 stop

JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

25 Mar

JFK18:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

MEL08:20Melbourne

$1,615

Qantas Airways

16 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

20h 54m

1 stop

LGA20:59New York LaGuardia

25 Feb

LGA13:25New York LaGuardia

23h 35m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,652

Qantas Airways

7 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

23h 39m

1 stop

LGA23:44New York LaGuardia

7 Mar

LGA08:00New York LaGuardia

29h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,654

Philippine Airlines flights from Melbourne to New York

Our best Philippine Airlines deals on Melbourne to New York flight tickets

Philippine Airlines

3 Mar

MEL05:55Melbourne

33h 00m

1 stop

JFK22:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

5 Mar

JFK01:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 00m

1 stop

MEL08:35Melbourne

$1,796

Philippine Airlines

3 Mar

MEL05:55Melbourne

33h 00m

1 stop

JFK22:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

7 Mar

JFK01:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

MEL04:10Melbourne

$1,839

Philippine Airlines

7 Mar

MEL05:55Melbourne

33h 00m

1 stop

JFK22:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

7 Mar

JFK01:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

MEL04:10Melbourne

$1,865

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

11:30-19:25

2 stops23h 55m

Newark

Thu 26/2

15:30-09:30

2 stops26h 00m

$1,319

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

12:00-21:29

2 stops24h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 25/3

13:15-08:30

2 stops28h 15m

$1,322

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

11:30-20:57

2 stops25h 27m

Newark

Sat 7/3

18:05-09:30

1 stop23h 25m

$1,322

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

11:30-20:00

1 stop24h 30m

Newark

Sat 28/2

18:10-09:30

1 stop23h 20m

$1,343

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

11:30-20:00

1 stop24h 30m

Newark

Sun 1/3

18:10-09:30

1 stop23h 20m

$1,346

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

08:00-22:33

3 stops30h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/3

13:05-12:35

3 stops32h 30m

$1,605

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

08:00-22:39

3 stops30h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

09:45-13:05

3 stops36h 20m

$1,605

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

06:45-15:25

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/3

18:15-08:20

1 stop23h 05m

$1,615

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

09:45-14:59

2 stops44h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/4

07:49-06:45

2 stops32h 56m

$1,626

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

12:00-21:08

1 stop25h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

16:29-09:30

1 stop25h 01m

$1,629

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to New York

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,660. The month of October is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,711.

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 $1,963 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 $1,497 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 14m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to New York takes 21h 14m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to New York. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to New York.

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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 21h 14m.
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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to New York?
As of January 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to New York.
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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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $961	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,132 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $965	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 570 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,234	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,164 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,301	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,049 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,304	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,622 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,304	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 971 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,435	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 137 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,528	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,431 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,654	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 798 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,663	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 430 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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