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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from US$530
There are no direct flights from New York to Melbourne. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Hong Kong, about 23h 23m door to door, with fares from US$530.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 28m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
New York to Melbourne at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$530American Airlines · 2 stops · Mon 23 NovCheapest returnUS$1,534Wed 9 Dec – Fri 18 DecFastest journey24h 28mJetBlue Airways · 3 stops
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from New York to Melbourne
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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NYC Los Angeles (LAX) MEL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines
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NYC Hong Kong (HKG) MEL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
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NYC Auckland (AKL) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from New York to Melbourne
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, May the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 16,672 km10,353 miles
- Journey time
- 24h 28mfastest found
- Time difference
- +16hMelbourne vs New York
- Currency in Melbourne
- AUD
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → MEL, AVV
Flights from New York to Melbourne: questions answered
How much is a flight from New York to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$530 with 2 stops, departing in November. Return trips start from US$1,534. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from New York to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Auckland. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New York to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,672 km.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Melbourne?
November has the lowest fare we found (US$530), while May is the most expensive (US$759).
Where do you change planes between New York and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Hong Kong (HKG), Auckland (AKL) and Sydney (SYD). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Melbourne?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between New York and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New York.
