Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $740

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Air Canada Logo
18:05 - 11:05
EWR
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MEL
27h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 16:40
MEL
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EWR
36h 40m
2 stops
$1,462Air Canada
Sun, 10 May - Sat, 23 May
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18:00 - 20:20
EWR
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AVV
36h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 16:40
AVV
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EWR
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,481Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Air Canada Logo
18:05 - 11:05
EWR
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MEL
27h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:40
MEL
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EWR
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,481Air Canada
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 20 May
Air Canada Logo
10:30 - 11:05
EWR
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MEL
34h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:40
MEL
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EWR
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,487Air Canada
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
Air Canada Logo
18:05 - 11:35
EWR
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MEL
27h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 21:02
MEL
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EWR
29h 02m
2 stops
$1,488Air Canada
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 20 May
Air Canada Logo
18:05 - 11:35
EWR
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MEL
27h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:40
MEL
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EWR
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,489Air Canada
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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14:30 - 16:05
EWR
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AVV
35h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 21:02
AVV
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EWR
38h 22m
2 stops
$1,497Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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13:30 - 20:20
LGA
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AVV
40h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 20:06
AVV
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LGA
28h 06m
2 stops
$4,127Qantas Airways
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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15:24 - 20:20
LGA
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AVV
38h 56m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 20:06
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LGA
28h 06m
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$4,481Qantas Airways
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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18:46 - 14:10
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AVV
29h 24m
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06:00 - 19:22
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LGA
27h 22m
2 stops
$22,423Qantas Airways
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May

Air Canada flights from New York to Melbourne

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Air Canada
10 May
EWR18:05Newark
27h 00m
2 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
23 May
MEL18:00Melbourne
36h 40m
2 stops
EWR16:40Newark
$1,462
Air Canada
10 May
EWR18:05Newark
27h 00m
2 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
20 May
MEL06:00Melbourne
24h 40m
2 stops
EWR16:40Newark
$1,481
Air Canada
6 May
EWR10:30Newark
34h 35m
2 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
13 May
MEL06:00Melbourne
24h 40m
2 stops
EWR16:40Newark
$1,487

Qantas Airways flights from New York to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on New York to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
16 Apr
JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
21 Apr
MEL23:55Melbourne
30h 25m
1 stop
JFK16:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,810
Qantas Airways
16 Apr
JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
20 Apr
MEL09:45Melbourne
42h 47m
1 stop
JFK14:32New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,844
Qantas Airways
29 July
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
MEL08:20Melbourne
18 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
24h 08m
1 stop
JFK19:53New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,934

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 10/5

18:05-11:05

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

18:00-16:40

2 stops36h 40m

$1,462

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - AVV

EWRAVV

Newark

Mon 13/4

18:00-20:20

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 5/5

20:40-16:40

2 stops34h 00m

$1,481
Fastest return journey

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 10/5

18:05-11:05

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

06:00-16:40

2 stops24h 40m

$1,481

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 6/5

10:30-11:05

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

06:00-16:40

2 stops24h 40m

$1,487

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 10/5

18:05-11:35

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

06:00-21:02

2 stops29h 02m

$1,488

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 5/5

18:05-11:35

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

06:00-16:40

2 stops24h 40m

$1,489

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - AVV

EWRAVV

Newark

Mon 13/4

14:30-16:05

3 stops35h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 5/5

20:40-21:02

2 stops38h 22m

$1,497

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - AVV

LGAAVV

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/5

13:30-20:20

2 stops40h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/5

06:00-20:06

2 stops28h 06m

$4,127

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - AVV

LGAAVV

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/5

15:24-20:20

2 stops38h 56m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/5

06:00-20:06

2 stops28h 06m

$4,481

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - AVV

LGAAVV

New York LaGuardia

Thu 21/5

18:46-14:10

2 stops29h 24m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 28/5

06:00-19:22

2 stops27h 22m

$22,423

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,729. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,737.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $2,083 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from New York for as low as $1,779 on momondo.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Melbourne

Fastest flight time

23h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Melbourne takes 23h 00m
There are no direct flights from New York to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Melbourne.
  • How far is New York to Melbourne by plane?

    A flight from New York to Melbourne will travel around 16662.4 km. Typically, this will take 23h 00m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Melbourne?

    Prices for flights from New York to Melbourne are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Melbourne?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from New York to Melbourne

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $941Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,463 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,612Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,009 reviews
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