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

United Airlines, Delta, and American 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 39% 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.

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.

$898 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 $1,599 to $2,431. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,324.

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16:05 - 23:54MEL-EWR

23h 49m1 stop

12:46 - 05:00EWR-MEL

24h 14m1 stop

$1,324American Airlines

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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

16:05 - 21:01MEL-LGA

20h 56m1 stop

19:59 - 05:00LGA-MEL

41h 01m1 stop

$1,399American Airlines

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Mon, 24 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

11:30 - 18:44MEL-LGA

23h 14m2 stops

20:25 - 10:00LGA-MEL

45h 35m2 stops

$1,416United Airlines

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Wed, 10 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec

13:00 - 21:29MEL-EWR

24h 29m1 stop

06:00 - 09:30EWR-MEL

35h 30m1 stop

$1,416United Airlines

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Mon, 15 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec

11:30 - 21:25MEL-EWR

25h 55m1 stop

14:45 - 09:30EWR-MEL

26h 45m1 stop

$1,670Virgin Australia

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Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 27 Jan

11:30 - 20:00MEL-EWR

24h 30m1 stop

18:00 - 13:15EWR-MEL

27h 15m2 stops

$1,697Virgin Australia

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Sat, 6 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec

18:50 - 16:53MEL-EWR

38h 03m2 stops

18:25 - 15:15EWR-MEL

28h 50m2 stops

$1,901Air Canada

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Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

07:10 - 16:53MEL-EWR

24h 43m2 stops

18:20 - 11:05EWR-MEL

26h 45m2 stops

$1,933Air Canada

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Wed, 25 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr

06:00 - 16:10MEL-LGA

26h 10m2 stops

13:25 - 05:00LGA-MEL

23h 35m1 stop

$2,099Qantas Airways

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Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

06:00 - 16:01MEL-LGA

26h 01m2 stops

14:50 - 11:25LGA-MEL

28h 35m2 stops

$2,313Qantas Airways

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Sun, 23 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to New York

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Singapore Airlines

10 May

MEL15:40Melbourne

33h 30m

2 stops

JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

14 May

JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 40m

2 stops

MEL20:35Melbourne

$1,789

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Singapore Airlines

18 Apr

MEL15:40Melbourne

33h 30m

2 stops

JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

18 May

JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 15m

2 stops

MEL17:10Melbourne

$1,966

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to New York

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Cathay Pacific

5 May

MEL14:25Melbourne

44h 10m

1 stop

JFK20:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

14 May

JFK10:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 55m

1 stop

MEL05:55Melbourne

$2,119

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Cathay Pacific

20 Nov

MEL15:35Melbourne

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

26 Nov

JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 30m

1 stop

MEL12:30Melbourne

$2,145

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Cathay Pacific

19 Nov

MEL00:45Melbourne

45h 00m

1 stop

JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

26 Nov

JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

MEL07:10Melbourne

$2,149

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MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

16:05-23:54

1 stop23h 49m

Newark

Sun 30/11

12:46-05:00

1 stop24h 14m

$1,324

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

16:05-21:01

1 stop20h 56m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/12

19:59-05:00

1 stop41h 01m

$1,399

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

11:30-18:44

2 stops23h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 29/12

20:25-10:00

2 stops45h 35m

$1,416

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

13:00-21:29

1 stop24h 29m

Newark

Tue 30/12

06:00-09:30

1 stop35h 30m

$1,416

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

11:30-21:25

1 stop25h 55m

Newark

Tue 27/1

14:45-09:30

1 stop26h 45m

$1,670

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sat 6/12

11:30-20:00

1 stop24h 30m

Newark

Sat 13/12

18:00-13:15

2 stops27h 15m

$1,697

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:50-16:53

2 stops38h 03m

Newark

Wed 11/2

18:25-15:15

2 stops28h 50m

$1,901

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

07:10-16:53

2 stops24h 43m

Newark

Wed 15/4

18:20-11:05

2 stops26h 45m

$1,933

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

06:00-16:10

2 stops26h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/2

13:25-05:00

1 stop23h 35m

$2,099

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

06:00-16:01

2 stops26h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/12

14:50-11:25

2 stops28h 35m

$2,313

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

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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 $1,740. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,837.

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 $2,195. 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 $2,306.

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 $2,176. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is at midday when prices are around $2,273.

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 $2,182 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 $1,759 on momondo.

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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 55m.
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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Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $989	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 526 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,265	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,014 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,336	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,441 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,336	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 933 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,480	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 122 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,551	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,049 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,676	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,398 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,694	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 778 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,696	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 424 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,764	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,057 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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