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 41% 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.

$873 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New York in 2026

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 $1,500 to $2,259. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,320.

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13:00 - 19:05

MEL

EWR

22h 05m1 stop

19:30 - 10:00

EWR

MEL

46h 30m2 stops

$1,320United Airlines

Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

11:30 - 20:51

MEL

LGA

25h 21m2 stops

15:25 - 09:30

LGA

MEL

26h 05m2 stops

$1,322United Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

13:00 - 18:57

MEL

EWR

21h 57m1 stop

16:45 - 10:00

EWR

MEL

25h 15m1 stop

$1,322United Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

11:30 - 18:20

MEL

EWR

22h 50m1 stop

16:15 - 09:30

EWR

MEL

25h 15m1 stop

$1,347Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

06:00 - 16:53

AVV

EWR

25h 53m2 stops

18:25 - 15:10

EWR

AVV

29h 45m2 stops

$1,447Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

10:10 - 18:44

MEL

LGA

24h 34m2 stops

20:00 - 08:00

LGA

MEL

44h 00m2 stops

$1,527Delta

Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

10:10 - 16:07

MEL

JFK

21h 57m1 stop

19:00 - 08:00

JFK

MEL

45h 00m2 stops

$1,527Delta

Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

06:45 - 14:25

MEL

JFK

23h 40m1 stop

17:15 - 08:20

JFK

MEL

23h 05m1 stop

$1,585Qantas Airways

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

07:45 - 22:39

MEL

JFK

30h 54m3 stops

09:45 - 13:35

JFK

MEL

35h 50m3 stops

$1,615Air Canada

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

18:30 - 14:25

MEL

JFK

35h 55m1 stop

18:15 - 08:20

JFK

MEL

23h 05m1 stop

$1,618Qantas Airways

Tue, 27 Jan - Mon, 23 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to New York

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

Qantas Airways

14 Jan

MEL09:20Melbourne

21h 05m

1 stop

JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

21 Jan

JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

MEL12:40Melbourne

$1,585

Qantas Airways

12 Jan

MEL06:45Melbourne

23h 40m

1 stop

JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

19 Jan

JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

MEL12:40Melbourne

$1,592

Qantas Airways

7 Feb

MEL18:30Melbourne

35h 55m

1 stop

JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

14 Feb

JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

MEL08:20Melbourne

$1,615

Air China flights from Melbourne to New York

Our best Air China deals on Melbourne to New York flight tickets

Air China

20 Jan

MEL20:15Melbourne

41h 55m

1 stop

JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

26 Jan

JFK01:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 35m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,883

Air China

13 Jan

MEL20:15Melbourne

41h 55m

1 stop

JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

19 Jan

JFK01:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 35m

1 stop

MEL15:40Melbourne

$2,125

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

13:00-19:05

1 stop22h 05m

Newark

Tue 17/2

19:30-10:00

2 stops46h 30m

$1,320

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

11:30-20:51

2 stops25h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/3

15:25-09:30

2 stops26h 05m

$1,322

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

13:00-18:57

1 stop21h 57m

Newark

Fri 6/3

16:45-10:00

1 stop25h 15m

$1,322

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

11:30-18:20

1 stop22h 50m

Newark

Fri 6/2

16:15-09:30

1 stop25h 15m

$1,347

MelbourneNewark

AVV - EWR

AVVEWR

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/3

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Mon 23/3

18:25-15:10

2 stops29h 45m

$1,447

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

10:10-18:44

2 stops24h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 17/2

20:00-08:00

2 stops44h 00m

$1,527

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

10:10-16:07

1 stop21h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

19:00-08:00

2 stops45h 00m

$1,527

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

06:45-14:25

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

17:15-08:20

1 stop23h 05m

$1,585

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

07:45-22:39

3 stops30h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

09:45-13:35

3 stops35h 50m

$1,615

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

18:30-14:25

1 stop35h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

18:15-08:20

1 stop23h 05m

$1,618

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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 $1,660. The month of October is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,690.

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 $1,980 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	20h 55m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to New York takes 20h 55m

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 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 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
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $965	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 567 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,012	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,099 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,234	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,144 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,301	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,034 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,304	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,605 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,304	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 968 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,434	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 136 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,527	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,430 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,653	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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