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

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

Which airlines fly to State of New York?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to State of New York from Melbourne according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to State of New York. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to State of 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?

There are 11 operators available for flights from Melbourne to New York as of March 2026.

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 necessary travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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09:30 - 20:57

MEL

LGA

25h 27m

2 stops

14:51 - 08:15

LGA

MEL

27h 24m

2 stops

$1,243United Airlines

Fri, 8 May - Sat, 30 May

10:55 - 21:35

MEL

EWR

24h 40m

1 stop

16:00 - 07:30

EWR

MEL

25h 30m

1 stop

$1,243United Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Wed, 3 Jun

10:00 - 20:14

MEL

LGA

24h 14m

2 stops

14:59 - 07:50

LGA

MEL

26h 51m

2 stops

$1,252Delta

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 13 May

10:00 - 06:00

MEL

EWR

34h 00m

2 stops

20:17 - 07:50

EWR

MEL

45h 33m

2 stops

$1,252Delta

Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

09:30 - 19:18

MEL

LGA

23h 48m

2 stops

13:10 - 07:30

LGA

MEL

28h 20m

1 stop

$1,257Lufthansa

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 1 May

09:30 - 21:54

MEL

LGA

26h 24m

2 stops

14:50 - 08:15

LGA

MEL

27h 25m

2 stops

$1,260Lufthansa

Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

13:35 - 23:31

MEL

BUF

23h 56m

1 stop

07:00 - 05:00

BUF

MEL

32h 00m

1 stop

$1,467American Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

09:45 - 21:33

MEL

SYR

25h 48m

2 stops

07:00 - 05:00

SYR

MEL

32h 00m

1 stop

$1,467American Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May

07:25 - 16:22

MEL

SYR

46h 57m

2 stops

10:52 - 05:45

SYR

MEL

52h 53m

2 stops

$2,423Japan Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

07:25 - 16:22

MEL

SYR

46h 57m

2 stops

10:52 - 05:45

SYR

MEL

52h 53m

2 stops

$2,464Japan Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

Air China flights from Melbourne to State of New York

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

Air China

17 June

MEL19:40Melbourne

41h 25m

1 stop

JFK23:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

12 July

JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 50m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,542

Air China

15 May

MEL19:40Melbourne

41h 25m

1 stop

JFK23:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

4 June

JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 50m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,572

Air China

17 June

MEL19:40Melbourne

41h 25m

1 stop

JFK23:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

12 July

JFK02:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 50m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,578

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to State of New York

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

Qantas Airways

28 May

MEL09:45Melbourne

24h 19m

1 stop

JFK20:04New York John F Kennedy Intl

3 June

JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m

1 stop

MEL06:45Melbourne

$1,410

Qantas Airways

18 Aug

MEL09:45Melbourne

25h 07m

1 stop

JFK20:52New York John F Kennedy Intl

1 Sept

JFK18:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 31m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,424

Qantas Airways

24 Aug

MEL13:35Melbourne

22h 54m

1 stop

JFK22:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

5 Sept

JFK21:44New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 01m

1 stop

MEL06:45Melbourne

$1,436

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MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:30-20:57

2 stops25h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 30/5

14:51-08:15

2 stops27h 24m

$1,243

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MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

10:55-21:35

1 stop24h 40m

Newark

Wed 3/6

16:00-07:30

1 stop25h 30m

$1,243

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

10:00-20:14

2 stops24h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 13/5

14:59-07:50

2 stops26h 51m

$1,252

MelbourneNewark

MEL - EWR

MELEWR

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

10:00-06:00

2 stops34h 00m

Newark

Thu 30/4

20:17-07:50

2 stops45h 33m

$1,252

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

09:30-19:18

2 stops23h 48m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/5

13:10-07:30

1 stop28h 20m

$1,257

MelbourneNew York

MEL - LGA

MELLGA

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

09:30-21:54

2 stops26h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/4

14:50-08:15

2 stops27h 25m

$1,260

MelbourneBuffalo

MEL - BUF

MELBUF

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

13:35-23:31

1 stop23h 56m

Buffalo

Wed 13/5

07:00-05:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,467

MelbourneSyracuse

MEL - SYR

MELSYR

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

09:45-21:33

2 stops25h 48m

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Wed 6/5

07:00-05:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,467

MelbourneSyracuse

MEL - SYR

MELSYR

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

07:25-16:22

2 stops46h 57m

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sun 14/6

10:52-05:45

2 stops52h 53m

$2,423

MelbourneSyracuse

MEL - SYR

MELSYR

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

07:25-16:22

2 stops46h 57m

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sun 14/6

10:52-05:45

2 stops52h 53m

$2,464

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to State of New York?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to State of New York. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,339. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to State of New York from Melbourne during March instead. Flights to State of New York in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,532.

How far in advance should I book a flight to State of New York?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to State of New York from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to State of New York for around $1,858 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to State of New York from Melbourne for as low as $1,531 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 14m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to State of New York takes 21h 14m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to State of New York. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to State of New York.

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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?
There are 11 operators available for flights from Melbourne to New York as of March 2026.
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 necessary travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to State of New York

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to State of New York with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $913	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,469 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $916	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 613 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,168	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,437 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,189	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,005 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,191	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 142 reviews	Search Air China flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,229	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,813 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,235	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,288 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,570	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 814 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,578	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 449 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,589	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,214 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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