How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in New York you fly out of and what airport in Melbourne you fly into. For example, flying from Newark to Melbourne Airport takes 23h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from New York to Melbourne Airport takes 23h 37m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Melbourne?

There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Melbourne as of August 2025.

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.

$285 Cheap Flights from New York to Melbourne in 2025

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,836 to $2,530. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,340.

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08:15 - 14:20EWR-MEL

39h 05m2 stops

07:30 - 16:53MEL-EWR

25h 23m2 stops

$1,340Air Canada

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Sun, 19 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

08:15 - 13:05EWR-MEL

37h 50m2 stops

07:30 - 19:38MEL-EWR

28h 08m3 stops

$1,349Air Canada

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Sun, 19 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

11:37 - 12:25JFK-MEL

34h 48m2 stops

13:25 - 05:30MEL-JFK

30h 05m2 stops

$1,469

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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep

09:00 - 12:25EWR-MEL

37h 25m2 stops

13:25 - 05:59MEL-EWR

30h 34m2 stops

$1,610

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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep

18:30 - 07:30EWR-MEL

23h 00m1 stop

10:55 - 19:30MEL-EWR

22h 35m1 stop

$1,866United Airlines

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Mon, 15 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep

13:15 - 09:30LGA-MEL

28h 15m2 stops

13:00 - 23:30MEL-LGA

26h 30m2 stops

$1,866United Airlines

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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

08:00 - 09:30JFK-MEL

33h 30m1 stop

06:45 - 14:25MEL-JFK

23h 40m1 stop

$1,891Qantas Airways

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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

17:15 - 08:20JFK-MEL

23h 05m1 stop

12:00 - 20:59MEL-JFK

24h 59m1 stop

$1,898Qantas Airways

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Mon, 19 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

08:15 - 05:00LGA-MEL

28h 45m1 stop

06:00 - 15:04MEL-LGA

25h 04m2 stops

$2,207American Airlines

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Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov

12:29 - 05:00LGA-MEL

24h 31m1 stop

06:00 - 14:21MEL-LGA

24h 21m2 stops

$2,208American Airlines

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Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb

Fiji Airways flights from New York to Melbourne

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Fiji Airways

3 Feb

LGA16:59New York LaGuardia

27h 46m

2 stops

MEL12:45Melbourne

24 Feb

MEL14:15Melbourne

23h 45m

2 stops

LGA22:00New York LaGuardia

$2,053

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16 Sept

LGA19:02New York LaGuardia

26h 58m

2 stops

MEL12:00Melbourne

11 Oct

MEL14:30Melbourne

24h 05m

2 stops

LGA23:35New York LaGuardia

$2,113

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Air Canada

19 Oct

EWR08:15Newark

39h 05m

2 stops

MEL14:20Melbourne

4 Nov

MEL07:30Melbourne

25h 23m

2 stops

EWR16:53Newark

$1,340

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Air Canada

19 Oct

EWR08:15Newark

37h 50m

2 stops

MEL13:05Melbourne

4 Nov

MEL07:30Melbourne

28h 08m

3 stops

EWR19:38Newark

$1,349

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Air Canada

19 Oct

EWR13:45Newark

32h 20m

3 stops

MEL13:05Melbourne

4 Nov

MEL07:30Melbourne

28h 08m

3 stops

EWR19:38Newark

$1,514

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NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 19/10

08:15-14:20

2 stops39h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

07:30-16:53

2 stops25h 23m

$1,340

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 19/10

08:15-13:05

2 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

07:30-19:38

3 stops28h 08m

$1,349

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/9

11:37-12:25

2 stops34h 48m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

13:25-05:30

2 stops30h 05m

$1,469

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 3/9

09:00-12:25

2 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

13:25-05:59

2 stops30h 34m

$1,610

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 15/9

18:30-07:30

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

10:55-19:30

1 stop22h 35m

$1,866

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/11

13:15-09:30

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

13:00-23:30

2 stops26h 30m

$1,866

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

08:00-09:30

1 stop33h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

06:45-14:25

1 stop23h 40m

$1,891

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

17:15-08:20

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

12:00-20:59

1 stop24h 59m

$1,898

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/11

08:15-05:00

1 stop28h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

06:00-15:04

2 stops25h 04m

$2,207

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 26/1

12:29-05:00

1 stop24h 31m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

06:00-14:21

2 stops24h 21m

$2,208

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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, April 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 $2,099. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $2,165.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $2,218. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Friday is $3,100.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the afternoon. Flights from New York to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $2,227. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $2,495. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $2,497 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 $1,931 on momondo.

Cheap New York to Melbourne flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$834
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Melbourne	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from New York in the past 72 hours is $834. The best return flight deal from New York to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,340.

The fastest flight from New York to Melbourne takes 23h 00m

There are no direct flights from New York to Melbourne. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Newark Airport - Melbourne Avalon Airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Melbourne Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Melbourne Avalon Airport.

There are 2 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL)

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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Melbourne?
There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Melbourne as of August 2025.
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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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,489	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,915 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,911	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 895 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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