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$863 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheap Flights from New York to Melbourne (NYC-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York 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 New York to Melbourne

Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:30 - 19:15EWR-MEL
52h 45m2 stops
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13:25 - 22:35MEL-EWR
47h 10m2 stops
$1,713Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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09:00 - 12:45EWR-MEL
35h 45m2 stops
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14:15 - 06:59MEL-EWR
32h 44m2 stops
$1,887
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 12:20EWR-MEL
28h 05m2 stops
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06:00 - 16:59MEL-EWR
24h 59m2 stops
$2,163Air Canada
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 12:20EWR-MEL
28h 05m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 21:48MEL-EWR
29h 48m3 stops
$2,177Air Canada
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Tue, 16 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 22:15JFK-MEL
30h 20m1 stop
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23:45 - 06:00MEL-JFK
44h 15m1 stop
$2,327Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
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11:01 - 05:00JFK-MEL
25h 59m1 stop
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16:05 - 21:29MEL-JFK
21h 24m1 stop
$2,353Qantas Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Wed, 6 May
Qantas Airways Logo
14:58 - 05:00LGA-MEL
24h 02m1 stop
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14:35 - 22:00MEL-LGA
21h 25m1 stop
$2,353Qantas Airways
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 22:15JFK-MEL
30h 20m1 stop
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23:45 - 20:35MEL-JFK
34h 50m1 stop
$2,366Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 08:15EWR-MEL
24h 20m1 stop
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09:30 - 19:40MEL-EWR
24h 10m1 stop
$2,378United Airlines
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Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 08:15LGA-MEL
27h 55m2 stops
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09:30 - 19:46MEL-LGA
24h 16m2 stops
$2,378United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Melbourne flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Melbourne Airport is April, where tickets cost $2,102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,724 and $2,720 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$863
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (52% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York 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 to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Which New York Airport is the most central?

    LaGuardia Airport is New York’s most central airport and is located around 30min from the city centre. It also takes approximately 30min to travel by road to Newark International Airport and between 40min and 1h to get to John F Kennedy Airport from the city centre.

  • Can I fly non-stop from New York airports to Melbourne?

    There are no non-stop flights available from New York airports to Melbourne Airport (MEL). When you fly from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) with Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or Qatar Airways, you will usually have to make one stopover en route. On flights with other airlines or from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or Newark International Airport (EWR), you will usually have to make two stops.

  • Is transport available from Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers landing at Melbourne Airport. Passengers can take the Skybus Service from directly outside the Arrivals Hall. This service costs around A$ 15 and takes approximately 50min. There are also taxi ranks in operation outside each of the airport’s four terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport was $562 for a one-way ticket and $1,116 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    On your way to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Melbourne, Qantas Airways or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $2,754 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $3,651 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from New York 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 to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Melbourne Airport

  • All three of New York’s major airports have long and short-stay parking available. If you’re flying from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), you will find long-stay parking situated up to 3.2 km from the airport. All long-stay car parks are covered by a free shuttle bus or a Metro to the airport. However, this journey can take up to 30min so should be factored into your departure time. This is also the case when you fly from Newark International (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Currency exchange services are available for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL). There are foreign exchanges located in the Arrivals areas of both Terminals 1 and 2.
  • If you are flying from John F Kennedy Airport with Etihad Airways, you can enjoy the Etihad Lounge that is located in Terminal 4 at the end of the Departures Hall after Security.

Top 5 airlines serving from New York 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.
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7.5
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 892 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
8.0Crew
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I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

10.0 ExcellentWinston, Mar 2025JFK - HKG
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I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Baggage delayed for 2 days and still chasing for reimbursement of basis items. Very horrible customer care service.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Deplaning was delayed because of Jetbridge equipment issues in MKE, causing an issue on an otherwise great flight.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

Excellent, professional, actually on time which is rare for late flights. Decent food. I love the new neck pillows! Nice, simple upgrade from the old ones I wasn't sure where to put. I wish they would allow more time for rest. It's a red eye 7 hour flight and meal service was about 3 hours.

The tv monitor in front of my seat was not responding. The flight crew reset it and it still didn’t work.

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

The seats are soooooooo small in economy. I was offered no tea or coffee in the am. When I asked was told that it was too late. The plane was 2 hours late leaving.

My first flight left so late we knew I would miss my connection. Rather than redirecting me then, they made me take a flight to Montreal, then Toronto (there was a flight leaving for Toronto when I was in NYC, no need for me to also go to montreal). Then they gave me a food voucher that did not work (4 places would not accept it). At least they gave me a hotel automatically, even though it was a cheap crappy one. I'm still not home, and it's been over 24 hours. I'm exhausted.

The Air Canada staff at the gate in Newark were fantastic and so very helpful!!!

Flight was delayed 1.5 hours as crew was stuck in traffic...that is absurd that the airline would be transfering a crew by car through NYC during rush hour. I missed my shuttle bus and got stuck in Vancouver for the night. Airline did not offer a voucher

Republic was fine but Air Canada was terrible in the airport. They issues me a boarding pass that I placed in my wallet and then when I showed up at the airport they had taken the bar code away from the ticket because they changed the flight number even though the flight stayed the same time. This caused me to be unable to go through security and I had to go to Air Canada for help and they were horrible and almost caused me to miss my flight. Luckily I managed to get it figured out on my own phone, not the kiosks, or the agent I asked for help or the long line I was standing in!!

Putting carryone size suitcase into the overhead luggage storage on a the small CR900 plane was cumbersome and its assignment to a far far gate w/o the moveable ramps at YYZ arrivals really stunk.

Newark to Montreal was really good. The return flight was not so good with a substitute carrier was not as good. I was impressed by the AC staff all along the way. Their in flight stack was superior.

They intentionally delayed the flight by half an hour to accommodate a few fools who didn’t show up in time to clear customs. I missed my connector, missed an important meeting, and was charged a rebooking fee. Never again

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