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

Air China, China Airlines, and Philippine 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 September 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.

$939 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New York in 2025

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 $1,868 to $2,537. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,248.

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09:45 - 05:59MEL-EWR

34h 14m1 stop

16:30 - 05:00EWR-MEL

44h 30m1 stop

$1,248

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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 4 Nov

15:05 - 22:16MEL-EWR

21h 11m1 stop

16:30 - 05:00EWR-MEL

44h 30m1 stop

$1,257Qantas Airways

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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 4 Nov

15:05 - 07:00MEL-JFK

29h 55m2 stops

14:57 - 05:00JFK-MEL

23h 03m1 stop

$1,305British Airways

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Mon, 29 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct

15:05 - 23:35MEL-LGA

22h 30m1 stop

13:59 - 05:00LGA-MEL

24h 01m1 stop

$1,308British Airways

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Mon, 29 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct

15:05 - 21:59MEL-LGA

20h 54m1 stop

11:00 - 05:00LGA-MEL

27h 00m1 stop

$1,314American Airlines

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Mon, 29 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct

16:05 - 10:29MEL-LGA

33h 24m1 stop

07:45 - 05:00LGA-MEL

29h 15m1 stop

$1,317American Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

12:00 - 23:14MEL-LGA

26h 14m2 stops

14:55 - 09:30LGA-MEL

26h 35m2 stops

$1,329United Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

12:00 - 21:20MEL-EWR

24h 20m2 stops

17:30 - 09:30EWR-MEL

24h 00m1 stop

$1,329United Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

06:30 - 16:53MEL-EWR

25h 23m2 stops

18:25 - 13:35EWR-MEL

27h 10m2 stops

$1,335Air Canada

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

06:40 - 16:53MEL-EWR

25h 13m2 stops

07:45 - 15:35EWR-MEL

39h 50m3 stops

$1,339Air Canada

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to New York

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

American Airlines

29 Sept

MEL15:05Melbourne

20h 54m

1 stop

LGA21:59New York LaGuardia

12 Oct

LGA11:00New York LaGuardia

27h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,314

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American Airlines

27 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

2 Nov

JFK12:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,317

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American Airlines

17 Nov

MEL16:05Melbourne

23h 37m

2 stops

LGA23:42New York LaGuardia

25 Nov

LGA19:59New York LaGuardia

41h 01m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,320

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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to New York

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

Qantas Airways

29 Sept

MEL15:05Melbourne

21h 11m

1 stop

EWR22:16Newark

4 Nov

EWR16:30Newark

44h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,257

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Qantas Airways

21 Oct

MEL09:00Melbourne

24h 50m

2 stops

EWR18:50Newark

29 Oct

EWR12:37Newark

25h 23m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,315

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Qantas Airways

27 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

33h 59m

1 stop

EWR06:59Newark

3 Nov

EWR12:46Newark

24h 14m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,323

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

09:45-05:59

1 stop34h 14m

Newark

Tue 4/11

16:30-05:00

1 stop44h 30m

$1,248

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

15:05-22:16

1 stop21h 11m

Newark

Tue 4/11

16:30-05:00

1 stop44h 30m

$1,257

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

15:05-07:00

2 stops29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/10

14:57-05:00

1 stop23h 03m

$1,305

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

15:05-23:35

1 stop22h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/10

13:59-05:00

1 stop24h 01m

$1,308

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

15:05-21:59

1 stop20h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/10

11:00-05:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,314

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

16:05-10:29

1 stop33h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/11

07:45-05:00

1 stop29h 15m

$1,317

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

12:00-23:14

2 stops26h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/11

14:55-09:30

2 stops26h 35m

$1,329

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

12:00-21:20

2 stops24h 20m

Newark

Mon 3/11

17:30-09:30

1 stop24h 00m

$1,329

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

06:30-16:53

2 stops25h 23m

Newark

Mon 3/11

18:25-13:35

2 stops27h 10m

$1,335

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

06:40-16:53

2 stops25h 13m

Newark

Tue 4/11

07:45-15:35

3 stops39h 50m

$1,339

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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 $1,780. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,802.

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 $2,153. 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 $2,262.

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 $2,135. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is at midday when prices are around $2,231.

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 $2,175 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 $1,673 on momondo.

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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 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to New York?
As of September 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
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,248	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,934 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,311	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 905 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,452	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 99 reviews	Search Air China flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,486	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,522	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,605	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 505 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,657	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,365 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,662	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 767 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,695	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 416 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,734	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 993 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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