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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways 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 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.

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 October 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.

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12:00 - 19:45MEL-JFK

23h 45m2 stops

06:00 - 09:30JFK-MEL

35h 30m1 stop

$1,400American Airlines

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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec

12:00 - 22:14MEL-LGA

26h 14m2 stops

12:00 - 09:30LGA-MEL

29h 30m2 stops

$1,403American Airlines

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13:00 - 09:07MEL-LGA

36h 07m2 stops

09:15 - 09:30LGA-MEL

32h 15m2 stops

$1,420United Airlines

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Sat, 13 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan

11:30 - 23:44MEL-EWR

28h 14m2 stops

18:10 - 09:30EWR-MEL

23h 20m1 stop

$1,420United Airlines

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Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec

12:00 - 18:42MEL-JFK

22h 42m1 stop

17:15 - 08:20JFK-MEL

23h 05m1 stop

$1,511Qantas Airways

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

16:05 - 21:30MEL-JFK

21h 25m1 stop

17:15 - 11:40JFK-MEL

26h 25m2 stops

$1,549Qantas Airways

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07:45 - 16:53MEL-EWR

25h 08m2 stops

18:25 - 15:35EWR-MEL

29h 10m2 stops

$1,629Air Canada

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11:30 - 16:25MEL-EWR

20h 55m1 stop

06:00 - 09:30EWR-MEL

35h 30m1 stop

$1,635Virgin Australia

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Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

08:00 - 16:53MEL-EWR

24h 53m2 stops

14:20 - 15:35EWR-MEL

33h 15m3 stops

$1,705Air Canada

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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

07:15 - 19:06MEL-LGA

27h 51m2 stops

07:30 - 10:35LGA-MEL

35h 05m2 stops

$1,795Virgin Australia

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China Airlines flights from Melbourne to New York

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China Airlines

5 Nov

MEL23:20Melbourne

36h 00m

1 stop

JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

2 June

JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 20m

1 stop

MEL10:40Melbourne

$1,781

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China Airlines

5 Nov

MEL23:20Melbourne

36h 00m

1 stop

JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

16 Nov

JFK23:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 25m

1 stop

MEL12:05Melbourne

$1,849

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China Airlines

29 Oct

MEL23:20Melbourne

36h 00m

1 stop

JFK20:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

9 Nov

JFK23:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 25m

1 stop

MEL12:05Melbourne

$1,851

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to New York

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Cathay Pacific

17 Nov

MEL08:40Melbourne

43h 20m

1 stop

JFK12:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

24 Nov

JFK01:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 25m

1 stop

MEL07:10Melbourne

$1,841

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Cathay Pacific

27 Oct

MEL00:45Melbourne

27h 15m

1 stop

JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

8 Nov

JFK01:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

MEL23:00Melbourne

$2,100

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Cathay Pacific

27 Oct

MEL00:45Melbourne

27h 15m

1 stop

JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

27 Nov

JFK01:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 45m

1 stop

MEL12:30Melbourne

$2,170

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MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Sat 13/12

12:00-19:45

2 stops23h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/12

06:00-09:30

1 stop35h 30m

$1,400

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 19/12

12:00-22:14

2 stops26h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/1

12:00-09:30

2 stops29h 30m

$1,403

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Sat 13/12

13:00-09:07

2 stops36h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/1

09:15-09:30

2 stops32h 15m

$1,420

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

11:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

Newark

Tue 30/12

18:10-09:30

1 stop23h 20m

$1,420

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

12:00-18:42

1 stop22h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/12

17:15-08:20

1 stop23h 05m

$1,511

MelbourneNew York

MEL - JFK

MELJFK

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

16:05-21:30

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/12

17:15-11:40

2 stops26h 25m

$1,549

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

07:45-16:53

2 stops25h 08m

Newark

Thu 11/12

18:25-15:35

2 stops29h 10m

$1,629

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:30-16:25

1 stop20h 55m

Newark

Sun 25/1

06:00-09:30

1 stop35h 30m

$1,635

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

08:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Thu 11/12

14:20-15:35

3 stops33h 15m

$1,705

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

07:15-19:06

2 stops27h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 30/12

07:30-10:35

2 stops35h 05m

$1,795

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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 $1,746. 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 $2,202. 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 $2,313.

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 $2,183. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is at midday when prices are around $2,281.

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 $2,219 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 $1,764 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 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 October 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 $993	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 516 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,269	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,988 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,340	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,337 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,340	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 922 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,485	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 115 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,556	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,023 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,681	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,383 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,699	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 770 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,733	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 421 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,770	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,034 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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