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

Fiji Airways, Philippine Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Melbourne

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 New York to Melbourne Airport takes 25h 07m on average. On the other hand, flying from Newark to Melbourne Airport takes 26h 45m 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 October 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.

$286 Cheap Flights from New York to Melbourne in 2025/26

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 $2,027 to $2,642. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,841.

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09:00 - 13:15EWR-MEL

36h 15m2 stops

14:15 - 05:59MEL-EWR

31h 44m2 stops

$1,841Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 17 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

16:10 - 12:45EWR-MEL

28h 35m2 stops

14:30 - 15:23MEL-EWR

39h 53m2 stops

$1,864Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar

16:30 - 12:40JFK-MEL

28h 10m2 stops

14:05 - 23:59MEL-JFK

25h 54m2 stops

$1,881Qantas Airways

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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov

17:25 - 12:40JFK-MEL

27h 15m2 stops

12:00 - 23:49MEL-JFK

27h 49m1 stop

$1,950Qantas Airways

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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec

18:25 - 14:15EWR-MEL

27h 50m2 stops

21:40 - 17:16MEL-EWR

33h 36m2 stops

$1,960Air Canada

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Sat, 31 Jan - Mon, 6 Apr

12:00 - 13:35EWR-MEL

33h 35m3 stops

08:10 - 16:53MEL-EWR

24h 43m2 stops

$1,963Air Canada

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Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

12:45 - 05:00EWR-MEL

24h 15m1 stop

16:05 - 23:41MEL-EWR

23h 36m1 stop

$2,081American Airlines

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Sun, 7 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec

15:44 - 09:30JFK-MEL

25h 46m2 stops

16:05 - 22:11MEL-JFK

22h 06m1 stop

$2,083American Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

16:08 - 09:30EWR-MEL

25h 22m2 stops

11:30 - 05:37MEL-EWR

34h 07m2 stops

$2,118United Airlines

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Sun, 7 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec

18:05 - 10:00EWR-MEL

23h 55m1 stop

11:30 - 19:52MEL-EWR

24h 22m1 stop

$2,120United Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Melbourne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to Melbourne flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

28 Feb

EWR00:25Newark

41h 00m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

7 Mar

MEL00:30Melbourne

38h 00m

2 stops

EWR22:30Newark

$1,924

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Turkish Airlines

7 Nov

EWR00:25Newark

52h 30m

2 stops

MEL20:55Melbourne

20 Jan

MEL00:30Melbourne

38h 00m

2 stops

EWR22:30Newark

$2,044

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Turkish Airlines

7 Nov

EWR00:25Newark

52h 30m

2 stops

MEL20:55Melbourne

20 Jan

MEL00:30Melbourne

38h 00m

2 stops

EWR22:30Newark

$2,112

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Fiji Airways flights from New York to Melbourne

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Fiji Airways

21 Feb

LGA17:02New York LaGuardia

27h 43m

2 stops

MEL12:45Melbourne

7 Mar

MEL14:30Melbourne

23h 30m

2 stops

LGA22:00New York LaGuardia

$1,938

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Fiji Airways

21 Feb

LGA17:02New York LaGuardia

27h 43m

2 stops

MEL12:45Melbourne

14 Mar

MEL14:30Melbourne

22h 39m

2 stops

LGA22:09New York LaGuardia

$2,095

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Fiji Airways

28 Mar

LGA18:11New York LaGuardia

27h 49m

2 stops

MEL13:00Melbourne

9 Apr

MEL13:30Melbourne

23h 59m

2 stops

LGA23:29New York LaGuardia

$2,279

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EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Mon 17/11

09:00-13:15

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

14:15-05:59

2 stops31h 44m

$1,841

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 21/2

16:10-12:45

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

14:30-15:23

2 stops39h 53m

$1,864

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

16:30-12:40

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

14:05-23:59

2 stops25h 54m

$1,881

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/12

17:25-12:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

12:00-23:49

1 stop27h 49m

$1,950

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sat 31/1

18:25-14:15

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

21:40-17:16

2 stops33h 36m

$1,960

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Wed 18/2

12:00-13:35

3 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

08:10-16:53

2 stops24h 43m

$1,963

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 7/12

12:45-05:00

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 27/12

16:05-23:41

1 stop23h 36m

$2,081

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

15:44-09:30

2 stops25h 46m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

16:05-22:11

1 stop22h 06m

$2,083

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Sun 7/12

16:08-09:30

2 stops25h 22m

Melbourne

Sat 27/12

11:30-05:37

2 stops34h 07m

$2,118

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Thu 4/12

18:05-10:00

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

11:30-19:52

1 stop24h 22m

$2,120

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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 $2,104. 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 $2,140.

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 $2,223. 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 $3,107.

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 $2,232. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $2,501. 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 $2,453 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 $1,706 on momondo.

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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 01m 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 October 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 $1,493	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,989 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,894	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 922 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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