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$887 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
$1,620
Typical prices: $1,790-$2,768
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Sun 23/8Sun 30/8
JFK - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$887
Typical prices: $1,322-$1,566
American Airlines
Wed 4/11
JFK - MEL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,620 (return)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,557 (return)
Shortest trip • 23h 05m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne (JFK-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
American Airlines Logo
17:00 - 06:45
JFK
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MEL
23h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:34
MEL
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JFK
24h 49m
1 stop
$1,620American Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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14:53 - 05:00
JFK
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MEL
24h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:30 - 19:45
MEL
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JFK
22h 15m
1 stop
$1,621American Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
American Airlines Logo
14:53 - 05:00
JFK
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MEL
24h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 21:29
MEL
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JFK
21h 54m
1 stop
$1,623American Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Delta Logo
15:40 - 07:50
JFK
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MEL
26h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:57
MEL
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JFK
25h 57m
2 stops
$1,629Delta
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Delta Logo
17:40 - 07:50
JFK
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MEL
24h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:25
MEL
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JFK
25h 25m
2 stops
$1,630Delta
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
American Airlines Logo
06:42 - 05:00
JFK
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MEL
30h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
22:45 - 07:39
MEL
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JFK
24h 54m
1 stop
$1,636American Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Delta Logo
17:45 - 08:50
JFK
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MEL
24h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 - 20:06
MEL
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JFK
24h 06m
1 stop
$1,640Delta
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
American Airlines Logo
14:43 - 06:45
JFK
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MEL
26h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 22:00
MEL
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JFK
26h 15m
1 stop
$1,643American Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Delta Logo
17:45 - 08:50
JFK
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MEL
24h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 - 23:40
MEL
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JFK
27h 40m
2 stops
$1,647Delta
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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19:20 - 08:20
JFK
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MEL
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:35 - 16:20
MEL
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JFK
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,650Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually cost between $1,790 and $2,768 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,620 on American Airlines (23 Aug–30 Aug).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,702 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,726 and $2,487 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$887
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $887 for a one-way ticket and $1,620 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1067 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
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Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2026
DFW - MEL
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Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

The business-class pajamas, though thin, and the mattress pad were much appreciated. This plane had adjustable air vents and enough room in the forward galley for me to stretch between meals.

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