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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to New York

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 November 2025, there are 12 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.

$768 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New York in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,199 to $2,942. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,289.

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06:00 - 16:29MEL-EWR

24h 29m2 stops

18:30 - 11:05EWR-MEL

50h 35m3 stops

$1,289Air Canada

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Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 20 May

18:50 - 16:53MEL-EWR

38h 03m2 stops

18:25 - 13:35EWR-MEL

27h 10m2 stops

$1,326Air Canada

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Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

10:10 - 17:29MEL-EWR

23h 19m2 stops

09:47 - 08:00EWR-MEL

30h 13m2 stops

$1,333Delta

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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb

12:00 - 18:00MEL-JFK

22h 00m1 stop

16:30 - 09:30JFK-MEL

26h 00m1 stop

$1,401Qantas Airways

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Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

16:05 - 13:30MEL-JFK

37h 25m1 stop

11:00 - 05:00JFK-MEL

26h 00m2 stops

$1,402American Airlines

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Sat, 31 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb

12:00 - 21:12MEL-LGA

24h 12m2 stops

15:30 - 07:30LGA-MEL

26h 00m2 stops

$1,422United Airlines

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Tue, 24 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr

11:30 - 19:54MEL-LGA

24h 24m2 stops

15:20 - 09:30LGA-MEL

26h 10m2 stops

$1,424United Airlines

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Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

10:10 - 16:07MEL-JFK

21h 57m1 stop

19:30 - 08:00JFK-MEL

44h 30m2 stops

$1,427Delta

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Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

08:15 - 19:28MEL-JFK

26h 13m2 stops

16:30 - 05:00JFK-MEL

45h 30m1 stop

$1,436American Airlines

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Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

13:55 - 16:20MEL-JFK

40h 25m1 stop

18:20 - 05:00JFK-MEL

44h 40m1 stop

$1,438Qantas Airways

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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to New York

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Qantas Airways

28 Feb

MEL06:45Melbourne

23h 40m

1 stop

JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

15 Mar

JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,378

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Qantas Airways

30 Nov

MEL18:30Melbourne

35h 55m

1 stop

JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

7 Dec

JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

MEL08:20Melbourne

$1,395

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Qantas Airways

7 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

22h 00m

1 stop

JFK18:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

14 Mar

JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 00m

1 stop

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,401

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Air China flights from Melbourne to New York

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Air China

6 Mar

MEL20:15Melbourne

41h 55m

1 stop

JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

12 Mar

JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 35m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,556

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Air China

6 Mar

MEL20:15Melbourne

41h 55m

1 stop

JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

12 Mar

JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 35m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,590

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Air China

16 Jan

MEL20:15Melbourne

41h 55m

1 stop

JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

7 Feb

JFK01:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 35m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,667

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

06:00-16:29

2 stops24h 29m

Newark

Wed 20/5

18:30-11:05

3 stops50h 35m

$1,289

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:50-16:53

2 stops38h 03m

Newark

Mon 16/2

18:25-13:35

2 stops27h 10m

$1,326

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

10:10-17:29

2 stops23h 19m

Newark

Mon 16/2

09:47-08:00

2 stops30h 13m

$1,333

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

12:00-18:00

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

16:30-09:30

1 stop26h 00m

$1,401

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

16:05-13:30

1 stop37h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

11:00-05:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,402

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:00-21:12

2 stops24h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 13/4

15:30-07:30

2 stops26h 00m

$1,422

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:30-19:54

2 stops24h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/1

15:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$1,424

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

10:10-16:07

1 stop21h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

19:30-08:00

2 stops44h 30m

$1,427

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

08:15-19:28

2 stops26h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

16:30-05:00

1 stop45h 30m

$1,436

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

13:55-16:20

1 stop40h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

18:20-05:00

1 stop44h 40m

$1,438

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,735. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,853.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from Melbourne. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $2,217. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,330.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne to New York flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to New York in the afternoon for as low as $2,198. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is at midday when prices are around $2,297.

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 $2,209 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 $1,777 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 54m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to New York takes 21h 54m

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 20h 52m.
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 November 2025, there are 12 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
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $999	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 537 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,278	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,047 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,349	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,481 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,350	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 944 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,485	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 126 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,567	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,038 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,693	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,410 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,711	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 782 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,748	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 425 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,782	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,072 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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