Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
New York – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 9, 2026
1 stop
24h 30m SFO
Return – Nov 24, 2026
1 stop
21h 43m SFO
$1,327
yesterday
New York – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 27, 2026
1 stop
23h 30m AKL
Return – Dec 10, 2026
1 stop
20h 50m AKL
$1,550
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$1083
Average price of a round trip
$1242
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
32h12
A flight from New York to Melbourne takes on average 32h12.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Melbourne is November.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
November
Nov
$1,356
December
Dec
$2,651
January
Jan
$1,901
February
Feb
$1,554
March
Mar
$1,525
April
Apr
$0
May
May
$1,204
June
Jun
$2,171
July
Jul
August
Aug
September
Sep
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Melbourne
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Melbourne (Australia) from New York (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average flight ticket price of $1171 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and May.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 33 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Air Canada. A ticket from the airline Air Canada to Melbourne costs on average $1181.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from New York to Melbourne
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $1083 to $2289
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $1242
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :
New York is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 20°C.
The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro
destination info :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
Useful info about Melbourne
What is the least touristic period to go to Melbourne?
If you want to visit Melbourne during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from New York to Melbourne?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 33 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to Melbourne is Monday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between New York and Melbourne?
When you leave, you can leave from John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia, and you will arrive at Tullamarine.
How to reach New York airport from the city centre?
The airport John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, LaGuardia is located 15 km, Skyports Spb. is located 4 km, East 34th St. Heliport is located 5 km, Downtown Manhattan Heliport is located 1 km or Teterboro is located 15 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from New York to Melbourne?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between New York and Melbourne?
In summer, the average temperature is 10°C in Melbourne and 24°C in New York. The average rainfall in summer is 55 mm in Melbourne and 134 mm in New York. In summer, it is warmer in New York and it rains less in Melbourne. In winter, it is colder in Melbourne and it rains more in New York.
